Wickwood

Game premise and structure

Wickwood is a top-down pixel-art action game where you aim to escape a small town in the woods before your light runs out. Players start with a bat and earn an axe, battling against threats in close quarters. The game consists of one continuous night, with no NPCs, dialogue trees, or crafting systems.

Light mechanics

The core gameplay centers around a light source that acts as a timer. A full tank of fuel lasts four minutes and determines how long you can last before you risk walking into darkness. As the light dims, the atmosphere shifts visually, transitioning from white to orange, and eventually flickering when time is nearly up. You monitor your remaining time by observing the ground at your feet.