Within a Deep Forest for Windows

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Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

Within a Deep Forest is a freeware 2D platformer where you control a ball to defeat an evil doctor and prevent global ice.

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Pros
- Challenging gameplay
- Beautiful music
- Infinite cuteness
- Distinctive 2D platforming
Cons
- Windows exclusive
- Limited scope as a freeware game

Within a Deep Forest for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: August 4, 2006

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 1.1.1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2003
Windows NT
Windows 98 SE
Windows 95
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows 98
Windows ME
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP, 1Ghz, DirectX 8

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Total Downloads: 10,799

Downloads Last Week: 1

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3.5/5

4 User Votes

Not a game, just an agility test
snailsnailsAugust 26, 2016
Pros
Atmospheric and visually attractive
Cons
Unenjoyable. Within a Deep Forest doesn't require you to think, plan, puzzle, or reason -- just to press the button at exactly the right moment. Frustrating when you fail, without being rewarding when you succeed.
Summary
cool!
JIMJ316April 24, 2008
Pros
great music,great graphics,infinatly challenging. really good game!
Cons
Summary
Best game in 2006.
blabluppJanuary 3, 2007
Pros
Everything, especially the music.
Cons
Summary
Weird Game
kazzanneAugust 11, 2006
Pros
fun and easy to play
Cons
gets boring after a while
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Developer’s Description

Play a 2D ball bouncing game and save the world from the evil doctor.