---
title: "Heart of the Woods"
description: "Traveling to a remote village in the woods, Maddie and Tara have low expectations. The two run a popular online show focusing on the supernatural, but thus far "
image: "https://t.vndb.org/cv/94/76794.jpg"
---

# Heart of the Woods

![Heart of the Woods](https://t.vndb.org/cv/94/76794.jpg)

**Developer:** Studio Élan

**Release date:** Feb 15, 2019

**Platform:** Windows, Linux, macOS, PS4, PS5, Switch

**Language:** German, English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional)

**Rating:** 7.4/10 (672 votes)

## Description
Traveling to a remote village in the woods, Maddie and Tara have low expectations. The two run a popular online show focusing on the supernatural, but thus far it’s been nothing but smoke and mirrors. When they receive an invitation to the antiquated village of Eysenfeld, they’re expecting more of the same. But it soon becomes apparent that the locals are hiding a secret. Maddie sees unnatural beasts in the forest that she’s sure are products of her imagination. Lights in the woods flicker and sparkle but disappear if she gets too close.

In time she learns that the lights come from a girl named Abigail. Well, the ghost of a girl. She was sacrificed hundreds of years ago by the villagers to appease the god of the forest. Maddie devotes her time in Eysenfeld to getting to know Abigail, and eventually promises to break the curse that binds her to the woods.

[From [Official site](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/)]

## Characters
### Madison Raines
A part-time manager, part-time video editor, and full-time babysitter, Maddie has the thankless job of handling the absolute whirlwind that is her best friend Tara.

She's professional, meticulous and intellectual; the first person to turn to when a problem needs solving. But when their investigation entangles her in an ancient curse, she's forced to confront phenomena beyond her comprehension, and more importantly, her own self-doubt.

Hobbies: Film analysis, piano
Likes: Succulents, day planners, peace and quiet
Dislikes: Cold weather, quinoa, flip flops
Fun fact: Still tortured by her teenage goth phase

[From press kit]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Aliases:** Mads, Maddie
- **Birthday:** 31 December
- **Hair:** Blond, Long, Braid, Parted to Side
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Young-adult
- **Role:** Magician, Friend, Queen Regnant, Fairy, American, Ghost, Homosexual, Ex-girlfriend, Dropout
- **Clothes:** Coat, Dress, Glasses, Scarf, Boots, Hairpin, Hair Flower, Flower
- **Personality:** Cynic, Timid, Kind, Stubborn, Smart, Cinephile
- **Engages in:** Investigation, Filming, Computering, Reading
- **Subject of:** Resurrection, Homicide, Completely Unavoidable Death
- **Items:** Video Camera
- **Voiced by:** Allie Goodell

### Morgan Fischer
A loyal Taranormal viewer and the daughter of Eysenfeld's mayor, Morgan is...different. When not running her small and mostly empty antique shop, she's known to disappear into the woods for days at a time. That, combined with her resistance to traditional social standards, has caused her to develop a bit of a notorious reputation in the village.

However, this resistance is not just an act of rebellion: Morgan knows that there's something sinister deep within Eysenfeld, and she's not going to stop until she tears it out at the roots.

Hobbies: Wandering, horseback riding
Likes: Cats, fairy tales, camping
Dislikes: Antiques, maps, dial-up
Fun fact: Drinks at least 5 cups of coffee every day. Still always tired.

[From press kit]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Birthday:** 21 June
- **Hair:** Ahoge, Twin Tails, Shoulder-length, Short, Straight, V Bangs, Orange
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale
- **Clothes:** Sweater, Trousers, Tank Top, Short Shorts
- **Engages in:** Cooking, Investigation, Self-sacrifice, Wedding, Moving
- **Subject of:** Assault, Child Abuse, Completely Avoidable Death
- **Eyes:** Green
- **Personality:** Reserved, Friendly, Low Self-esteem, Kind, Brave, Fear of Commitment
- **Role:** Daughter, Shopkeeper, Homosexual, German, Pet Owner, Lonely
- **Voiced by:** Kira Buckland

### Abigail Dalsing
For the last two centuries, the ghost of a young woman has haunted the forests of Eysenfeld. That ghost is Abigail, a kind and playful soul forcibly bound to the forest as part of an ancient curse.

Two hundred years of wishing for a life cruelly denied to her have led to a feeling of crushing loneliness and one overwhelming desire: to finally have someone to talk to.

Hobbies: Painting, singing
Likes: Animals, snowy days, little cheek kisses
Dislikes: Silence, fire, sudden loud noises
Fun fact: Absolutely terrified of ghost stories

[From press kit]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Birthday:** 2 November
- **Hair:** Pink, Waist Length+, Wavy, V Bangs, Sidehair
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale, Younger Appearance, Small Breasts
- **Eyes:** Green, Tareme
- **Clothes:** Dress, Hat, Jacket, Skirt, Clothing with Ribbons, Ribbon Hair Tie, Barefoot, Formal Shirt
- **Engages in:** Singing
- **Personality:** Kind, Nature Lover, Cheerful
- **Subject of:** Resurrection, Curse, Evil Sacrifice, Pre-Story Death
- **Role:** Ghost, Homosexual, German, Lonely
- **Voiced by:** Heidi Tabing

### Tara Bryck
One of the world's most popular paranormal vloggers (according to her), Tara is unfailingly charismatic and bursting with limitless energy.

She's brash, intrepid, and always seeking something new. That often makes her a magnet for trouble: whether it's from relentless flirting, minor criminal activities or just plain pig-headedness, things around Tara have a tendency to end in chaos.

Hobbies: Photography, party planning
Likes: Likes, comments, subscribers
Dislikes: Horses, Brussels sprouts, instruction manuals
Fun fact: Has been arrested for trespassing four times in four different states

[From press kit]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Birthday:** 19 April
- **Hair:** Red, Shoulder-length, Straight
- **Eyes:** Brown
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Young-adult
- **Clothes:** Sweater, Shirt, Jeans, Hairpin
- **Subject of:** Assault, Filming, Grief, Attempted Homicide
- **Personality:** Outgoing, Funny, Energetic, Charismatic, Trans Woman
- **Engages in:** Investigation, Wedding
- **Role:** American, Homosexual, Ex-girlfriend, Comedian, Online Streamer
- **Items:** Notebook
- **Voiced by:** Stephanie Arata

### Evelyn Fischer
Morgan's mother, and the mayor of Eysenfeld. With a frigid personality that borders on terrifying, she commands respect from those she encounters. Not that her daughter ever offers it.

It's clear from the beginning that she's not happy about Maddie and Tara's visit to her town. But Morgan claims that Evelyn is worse than she seems. Much worse.

[From [url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vnstudioelan/heart-of-the-woods-voice-acting-and-merchandise]Kickstarter[/url]]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** White, Ponytail, Long, Waist Length+, Parted in Middle, Orange
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Adult, Younger Appearance
- **Clothes:** Trousers, Jacket, Shirt
- **Role:** Villain, Mother, Fairy, German, Antagonist, Mayor
- **Eyes:** Green
- **Personality:** Secretive, Cold-hearted, Serious, Confident, Mature, Violent, Manipulative
- **Subject of:** Death
- **Engages in:** Murder, Child Abuse, Assault, Not Sexually Involved
- **Voiced by:** Tara Langella

### Geladura
Cat of an unknown origin, who has been keeping Morgan's company throughout her life.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Personality:** Cautious, Kind
- **Role:** Fairy, Cat, Pet
- **Body:** Fur
- **Subject of:** Curse
- **Engages in:** Not Sexually Involved
- **Voiced by:** Emaline Tuck

### The Fairies
Fluttering and skittering about the trees, fairies are content to keep to themselves for the most part. However, their queen has been missing for a very, very long time. So they wait, in hopes that she will return someday, or that a suitable replacement may present herself...

- **Gender:** Unknown
- **Role:** Fairy
- **Voiced by:** Tina Kim

### The Fairy Queen
Queen of the fairies, and an important part of the forest. However, it's been decades since she was last seen.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Birthday:** 21 December
- **Hair:** White
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Role:** Fairy
- **Voiced by:** Emaline Tuck

## Shops
- [Official Website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/)
- [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/844660/)
- [GOG](https://www.gog.com/en/game/heart_of_the_woods)
- [Itch](https://vnstudioelan.itch.io/heart-of-the-woods)

## Releases
### English
- **2018-05-18**: Heart of the Woods - 18+ Demo Patch - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/hotw-r18patch/)
- **2018-05-19**: Heart of the Woods - Demo - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/), [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/844660/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/844660/info/), [Itch.io](https://vnstudioelan.itch.io/heart-of-the-woods-demo), [Nutaku](https://www.nutaku.net/games/heart-of-the-woods-demo/)
- **2018-08-24**: Heart of the Woods - Demo v1.2 - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/), [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/844660/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/844660/info/), [Itch.io](https://vnstudioelan.itch.io/heart-of-the-woods-demo), [Denpasoft](https://denpasoft.com/product/heart-of-the-woods-demo/)
- **2019-02-15**: Heart of the Woods - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/)
- **2019-02-15**: Heart of the Woods - 18+ Patch - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/games/heart-of-the-woods/patch/), [Itch.io](https://vnstudioelan.itch.io/heart-of-the-woods), [Denpasoft](https://denpasoft.com/product/heart-of-the-woods-18-dlc/)
- **2019-02-15**: Heart of the Woods - 18+ Edition - [Denpasoft](https://denpasoft.com/product/heart-of-the-woods/)
- **2020-05-13**: Heart of the Woods - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/)
- **2020-07-12**: Heart of the Woods - Voiced Edition - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/), [GOG](https://www.gog.com/en/game/heart_of_the_woods), [GOG DB](https://gogdb.org/product/1407126652)
- **2020-07-12**: Heart of the Woods - 18+ Voiced Edition - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/), [Denpasoft](https://denpasoft.com/product/heart-of-the-woods/), [JAST USA](https://jastusa.com/games/elan002/heart-of-the-woods)
- **2021-07-08**: Heart of the Woods - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/), [Nintendo](https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/heart-of-the-woods-switch/)
- **2021-08**: Heart of the Woods - Kickstarter Physical Edition - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/)
- **2021-08**: Heart of the Woods - Physical Collector's Edition - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/)
- **2022-02-14**: Heart of the Woods - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/), [PlayStation Store (NA)](https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0737-PPSA03377_00-1801628886519205), [PlayStation Store (EU)](https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/product/EP0734-CUSA27440_00-7651601550296662)
- **2023-01-20**: Heart of the Woods - Voiced Edition - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/)
- **2023-01-26**: Heart of the Woods - Voiced Edition - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/), [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/844660/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/844660/info/), [Itch.io](https://vnstudioelan.itch.io/heart-of-the-woods)
- **2023-07**: Heart of the Woods - Classic Physical Edition - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/)
- **2023-07**: Heart of the Woods - Webstore Physical Edition - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/)
- **2024-01-05**: Heart of the Woods - Physical Edition - [Official website](https://limitedrungames.com/collections/heart-of-the-woods/products/heart-of-the-woods-switch), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/70hz4p)
- **2024-01-05**: Heart of the Woods - Physical Edition - [Official website](https://limitedrungames.com/collections/all-games/products/heart-of-the-woods-ps4)
- **2024-01-05**: Heart of the Woods - Physical Edition - [Official website](https://limitedrungames.com/collections/heart-of-the-woods/products/heart-of-the-woods-ps5)
- **2024-06-12**: Heart of the Woods - [Nutaku](https://www.nutaku.net/games/heart-of-the-woods/)
- **TBA**: Heart of the Woods - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/)

### Spanish
- **2018-07-13**: Heart of the Woods - Demo - [Official website](https://flowersesp.wordpress.com/)
- **2019-07-18**: Heart of the Woods - [Official website](https://flowersesp.wordpress.com/)
- **2021-07-08**: Heart of the Woods - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/), [Nintendo](https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/heart-of-the-woods-switch/)
- **2022-02-14**: Heart of the Woods - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/), [PlayStation Store (NA)](https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0737-PPSA03377_00-1801628886519205), [PlayStation Store (EU)](https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/product/EP0734-CUSA27440_00-7651601550296662)
- **2023-01-26**: Heart of the Woods - Voiced Edition - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/), [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/844660/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/844660/info/), [Itch.io](https://vnstudioelan.itch.io/heart-of-the-woods)
- **2023-07**: Heart of the Woods - Classic Physical Edition - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/)
- **2023-07**: Heart of the Woods - Webstore Physical Edition - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/)
- **2024-01-05**: Heart of the Woods - Physical Edition - [Official website](https://limitedrungames.com/collections/heart-of-the-woods/products/heart-of-the-woods-switch), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/70hz4p)
- **2024-01-05**: Heart of the Woods - Physical Edition - [Official website](https://limitedrungames.com/collections/all-games/products/heart-of-the-woods-ps4)
- **2024-01-05**: Heart of the Woods - Physical Edition - [Official website](https://limitedrungames.com/collections/heart-of-the-woods/products/heart-of-the-woods-ps5)

### Chinese (simplified)
- **2018-08-24**: Heart of the Woods - Demo v1.2 - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/), [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/844660/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/844660/info/), [Itch.io](https://vnstudioelan.itch.io/heart-of-the-woods-demo), [Denpasoft](https://denpasoft.com/product/heart-of-the-woods-demo/)
- **2020-05-13**: Heart of the Woods - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/)
- **2020-07-12**: Heart of the Woods - Voiced Edition - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/), [GOG](https://www.gog.com/en/game/heart_of_the_woods), [GOG DB](https://gogdb.org/product/1407126652)
- **2021-07-08**: Heart of the Woods - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/), [Nintendo](https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/heart-of-the-woods-switch/)
- **2022-02-14**: Heart of the Woods - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/), [PlayStation Store (NA)](https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0737-PPSA03377_00-1801628886519205), [PlayStation Store (EU)](https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/product/EP0734-CUSA27440_00-7651601550296662)
- **2023-01-20**: Heart of the Woods - Voiced Edition - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/)
- **2023-01-26**: Heart of the Woods - Voiced Edition - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/), [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/844660/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/844660/info/), [Itch.io](https://vnstudioelan.itch.io/heart-of-the-woods)
- **2023-07**: Heart of the Woods - Classic Physical Edition - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/)
- **2023-07**: Heart of the Woods - Webstore Physical Edition - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/)
- **2024-01-05**: Heart of the Woods - Physical Edition - [Official website](https://limitedrungames.com/collections/heart-of-the-woods/products/heart-of-the-woods-switch), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/70hz4p)
- **2024-01-05**: Heart of the Woods - Physical Edition - [Official website](https://limitedrungames.com/collections/all-games/products/heart-of-the-woods-ps4)
- **2024-01-05**: Heart of the Woods - Physical Edition - [Official website](https://limitedrungames.com/collections/heart-of-the-woods/products/heart-of-the-woods-ps5)

### Russian
- **2019-08-19**: Serdce lesa - [Official website](https://anivisual.net/stuff/2-1-0-2070)
- **2019-10-12**: Serdce lesa - [Official website](https://vk.com/wall-122858626_1123)

### German
- **2021-07-08**: Heart of the Woods - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/), [Nintendo](https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/heart-of-the-woods-switch/)
- **2022-02-14**: Heart of the Woods - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/), [PlayStation Store (NA)](https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0737-PPSA03377_00-1801628886519205), [PlayStation Store (EU)](https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/product/EP0734-CUSA27440_00-7651601550296662)
- **2023-01-20**: Heart of the Woods - Voiced Edition - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/)
- **2023-01-26**: Heart of the Woods - Voiced Edition - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/), [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/844660/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/844660/info/), [Itch.io](https://vnstudioelan.itch.io/heart-of-the-woods)
- **2023-07**: Heart of the Woods - Classic Physical Edition - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/)
- **2023-07**: Heart of the Woods - Webstore Physical Edition - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/)
- **2024-01-05**: Heart of the Woods - Physical Edition - [Official website](https://limitedrungames.com/collections/heart-of-the-woods/products/heart-of-the-woods-switch), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/70hz4p)
- **2024-01-05**: Heart of the Woods - Physical Edition - [Official website](https://limitedrungames.com/collections/all-games/products/heart-of-the-woods-ps4)
- **2024-01-05**: Heart of the Woods - Physical Edition - [Official website](https://limitedrungames.com/collections/heart-of-the-woods/products/heart-of-the-woods-ps5)

### Chinese (traditional)
- **2023-01-20**: Heart of the Woods - Voiced Edition - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/)
- **2023-01-26**: Heart of the Woods - Voiced Edition - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/), [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/844660/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/844660/info/), [Itch.io](https://vnstudioelan.itch.io/heart-of-the-woods)
- **2023-07**: Heart of the Woods - Classic Physical Edition - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/)
- **2023-07**: Heart of the Woods - Webstore Physical Edition - [Official website](https://vnstudioelan.com/heart-of-the-woods/)
- **2024-01-05**: Heart of the Woods - Physical Edition - [Official website](https://limitedrungames.com/collections/heart-of-the-woods/products/heart-of-the-woods-switch), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/70hz4p)
- **2024-01-05**: Heart of the Woods - Physical Edition - [Official website](https://limitedrungames.com/collections/all-games/products/heart-of-the-woods-ps4)
- **2024-01-05**: Heart of the Woods - Physical Edition - [Official website](https://limitedrungames.com/collections/heart-of-the-woods/products/heart-of-the-woods-ps5)

## Tags
ADV, Female Protagonist, Protagonist with Voice Acting, Multiple Protagonists, Adult Protagonist, One True End, Ghost Heroine, Low Sexual Content, Brief NVL Scenes, Protagonist with Glasses, Lesbian Heroine, Forest, Curse, Other Perspectives, Ghost Protagonist, Protagonist with a Face, Winter, Drop-Out Protagonist, Voiced Narration, Foreigner Protagonist, Foreigner Heroine, Track Display, Bad Endings with Story, Mind Control, Resurrection, Cunnilingus, Sexual Innuendo, Countryside, Talking Animal, Outdoor Sex, Colored Name-tags, Few Choices, Naked Sprites, Only One Good Ending, Mutual Masturbation, Protagonist with a Sprite, Transgender Heroine, LGBTQ Issues, Girl x Girl Romance Only, Marriage Ending, Fairies, Fictional Modern Day European Town, Facesitting, Only Adult Heroines, Non-Japanese Voice Acting, Music Recollection, Changeable Font, In-game Sexual Content Toggle, Shopkeeper Protagonist, Major Antagonist, Lesbian Sex Only, Lesbian Protagonist, Contemporary Fantasy, Low Fantasy, Vaginal Fingering, Completely Avoidable Heroine Death, Completely Unavoidable Protagonist Death, Fairy Protagonist, Online Streamer Heroine, Mystery

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