Candy House in the Dark Forest releases for PC via Steam in 2026

Solo indie developer CHAyE has published a new trailer for Candy House in the Dark Forest. The new indie game will be available for PC via Steam sometime in 2026.

According to the Japanese press release, the new trailer primarily informs that a playable demo build of the game will be available exclusively at G-Eight Game Show, which will be held in Taiwan on December 12-14. Visitors to the event will be able to try out the "mystery-solving gameplay throughout the production of candies" while checking the yet-to-be-revealed stories. In addition, the developer is also improving the game's control scheme by using the mouse.

You can find the screenshots and descriptions for Candy House in the Dark Forest following the new trailer right below. The game will be available in Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Japanese, and English.

“I am willing to give everything to become the protagonist in your story, even if I am the ANTAGONIST in the script.”

Abandoned Ansel and Greta follow the sweet aroma to the candy house. Strangely, although the candy house appears full of wonderful things, it is permeated by an eerie atmosphere.

The two encounter a moody doll, playful and mischievous teddy bears, elusive gingerbread twins, and a witch shrouded in mystery... The sweets here not only satisfy hunger but are also key to unraveling the many mysteries.

Develop recipes, collect ingredients, create various magical sweets, and record them in the dessert book!

Some sweets can be used as weapons, increase intelligence, even change form, and can attract mysterious creatures.

Every step they take is fraught with danger, and every choice they make will alter the course of the story.

Can Hansel and Gretel uncover the dark conspiracies hidden beneath the sweet sugar coating?