The Left Behind, officially titled The Left Behind A Forgotten Hill Tale, is a point-and-click puzzle adventure by FM Studio. It returns to the strange Museum of Forgotten Hill and follows a child who was not freed when the other captives escaped.
You move through eerie rooms, collect useful objects, read clues, inspect unusual characters, and solve connected puzzles that gradually open new parts of the Museum. The game uses unsettling atmosphere and mystery, but the main gameplay is observation and logic rather than fast action.
| Game Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Game | The Left Behind |
| Full Title | The Left Behind: A Forgotten Hill Tale |
| Developer | FM Studio |
| Series | Forgotten Hill Tales |
| Genre | Adventure, Point-and-Click, Puzzle |
| Gameplay | Inspect rooms, collect items, solve puzzles, escape the Museum |
| Controls | Mouse click |
| Supported Devices on Poki | Desktop |
| Original Tale Release | April 27, 2022 |
| Poki Release | April 2022 |
| Latest Poki Update | May 2022 |
| Current Poki Rating | 3.9 |
| Current Poki Votes | 17K+ |
| Hint System | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Single-player |
FM Studio’s official page describes the game as a new Forgotten Hill Tale featuring challenging riddles, new characters, a connected story, and an optional hint system.
How The Left Behind Works
The game uses traditional point-and-click adventure mechanics.
You generally:
inspect room → find object → add it to inventory → read clue → use object elsewhere → solve puzzle → unlock new area
Many puzzles connect across several rooms, so an item found early may not become useful until later.
The Left Behind Controls
Poki lists only one main control:
- Mouse Click: Pick up and use objects
You click interesting parts of the environment, select objects from your inventory, and use them where they seem relevant.
Start By Checking Every Room Carefully
The game rewards observation.
When entering a new room, look for:
- Notes
- Symbols
- Small objects
- Locks
- Buttons
- Containers
- Unusual decorations
Something that looks like background decoration may actually be part of a later puzzle.
Items Go Into Your Inventory
Useful objects are stored after you collect them.
Poki explains that you can select an item from the inventory and use it on another object or door.
That makes inventory management one of the core mechanics.
Not Every Item Is Used Immediately
Finding an object does not mean the solution is in the same room.
You may need to carry it through several areas before finding where it belongs.
If something seems useless at first, keep it in mind when you encounter a locked mechanism later.
Read Notes And Memos
Poki specifically recommends reading old memos and paying attention to details.
These written clues can explain:
- Symbol order
- Number sequences
- Character connections
- Puzzle rules
- Hidden information
Skipping text can make later puzzles harder than they need to be.
Puzzles Connect Across The Museum
The Left Behind is not built from completely separate one-room puzzles.
A clue in one room may explain a machine somewhere else.
An object may belong to a door you passed earlier.
That connected structure is part of what makes the game feel like an escape adventure rather than a collection of isolated mini-games.
The Museum Is The Main Setting
FM Studio confirms that the story returns to the Museum of Forgotten Hill after the events of Forgotten Hill Disillusion.
This new Tale opens another part of the Museum and introduces additional characters and puzzles.
The Story Follows The Child Left Behind
FM Studio’s official description explains that many children had been taken and were later freed, except for one.
The player follows that remaining child while trying to escape the Museum.
The game keeps this storyline mysterious rather than relying on graphic content.
The Player Character Is A Nynchkuddy
FM Studio describes the playable character as a Nynchkuddy whom Mr. Larson somehow failed to rescue during the events surrounding the Museum.
That directly connects The Left Behind with the wider Forgotten Hill story.
It Takes Place After Forgotten Hill Disillusion
The developer explicitly places this Tale after the events of Forgotten Hill Disillusion.
You can still understand the puzzles without knowing every previous game, but returning players will recognize locations, themes, and story connections.
Strange Characters Appear Throughout The Adventure
FM Studio says The Left Behind introduces new characters that expand the Forgotten Hill world.
Some provide clues.
Others are connected to the mysteries of the Museum.
Paying attention to what characters say can be just as useful as inspecting objects.
The Game Includes A Hint System
If a puzzle leaves you stuck, FM Studio provides an integrated hint system.
The developer says players can use video help when necessary.
Poki also says a question-mark icon can provide help from the correct room.
Try The Room Again Before Using A Hint
Before opening a hint, check:
- Whether you collected every visible object.
- Whether an inventory item fits something nearby.
- Whether a note contains a pattern.
- Whether another room has changed.
- Whether a symbol appears somewhere else.
Many puzzles become easier once two clues are connected.
A Scarab Puzzle Appears
Official app update notes specifically mention fixes to a scarab puzzle in The Left Behind.
That confirms some of the Museum puzzles use ancient-themed objects and symbols.
An Eye Of Ra Puzzle Is Also Confirmed
Later Forgotten Hill Tales update notes mention fixing an issue involving the Eye of Ra in The Left Behind.
This fits the Museum’s Egyptian-inspired section and gives the Tale a distinct visual identity.
Chess Is Part Of One Puzzle Sequence
The April 30, 2022 app patch notes mention a chess interaction involving Mr. Sadil Farah.
This is another example of how the game mixes object puzzles with character interactions.
There Is A Secret Room
When The Left Behind was added to the Forgotten Hill Tales app, FM Studio also introduced a secret game room tied to hidden clues across the Tales.
That wider app feature gives completion-focused players another reason to notice small details.
The Story Expands Forgotten Hill Lore
FM Studio describes the Tale as containing a twisted plot that reveals more strange events connected with Forgotten Hill.
The story is therefore more than a simple escape setup.
It also fills in another part of the Museum timeline.
The Game Supports Several Languages
FM Studio’s official page originally confirmed translations for:
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese
- Italian
- Russian
The April 2022 Tales app update later added German and Simplified Chinese support to the wider collection.
Desktop Is The Current Poki Device
Poki currently lists:
Desktop
as the only supported device for this browser page.
The game itself exists in mobile versions through the wider Forgotten Hill Tales app, but those should be kept separate from Poki browser support.
Mobile Exists Through Forgotten Hill Tales
The Left Behind was added to FM Studio’s broader Forgotten Hill Tales mobile app in April 2022.
App Store version history confirms the Tale was added as part of version 2.2.0 on April 27, 2022.
That does not mean Poki supports phone play.
Original Release Date
The strongest exact release evidence is:
April 27, 2022
The App Store’s version history says this update introduced the brand-new Left Behind Tale.
A separate browser archive also dates the standalone game to April 27, 2022.
Poki Release Date
Poki currently lists:
Release: April 2022.
For Mopoga, the clean timeline is:
Original Tale release: April 27, 2022
Poki release: April 2022
Latest Poki Update
Poki currently lists:
Latest update: May 2022.
The wider Forgotten Hill Tales app has received later fixes, but those should not replace Poki’s browser update field.
Early Updates Fixed Several Puzzles
FM Studio released several patches shortly after launch.
Official app history mentions fixes involving:
- Scarabs
- Chess
- Hint behavior
- Inventory saving
- Minor visual issues
- Text corrections
That shows the Tale received active post-release polishing.
Current The Left Behind Rating
Poki currently shows approximately:
3.9 from 17,141 votes.
Because the exact total changes, the cleaner publishing format is:
3.9 from 17K+ votes
Who Created The Left Behind?
The Left Behind was created by FM Studio.
FM Studio’s own website lists the game directly in its Forgotten Hill catalogue.
Poki uses the same developer credit.
The Left Behind Is Part Of Forgotten Hill
The game belongs to the broader Forgotten Hill universe.
FM Studio’s official site describes it specifically as a Forgotten Hill Tale, meaning it works as a smaller story connected to the main series.
Rise Of Pico Is Another Forgotten Hill Tale
Poki lists Rise of Pico among FM Studio’s other games.
It uses the same point-and-click puzzle style but tells a different story in the Forgotten Hill world.
Little Cabin In The Woods Is Related
Little Cabin in the Woods is another Forgotten Hill Tale from FM Studio.
Players who enjoy the puzzle structure of The Left Behind may recognize the same focus on objects, clues, and unsettling environments.
Forgotten Hill Memento Has Several Connected Stories
Poki also links FM Studio with titles such as:
- Forgotten Hill Memento: Buried Things
- Forgotten Hill Memento: Love Beyond
- Forgotten Hill Memento: Playground
These expand the same fictional world through separate point-and-click stories.
Forgotten Hill Disillusion Is Especially Relevant
The Left Behind directly follows events connected with Forgotten Hill Disillusion.
If you want the closest story connection, Disillusion is more relevant than an unrelated FM Studio title.
Poki Currently Has A Description Error
The current Poki page begins with a paragraph describing a post-apocalyptic Dutch survival game with daytime scavenging and nighttime enemies.
That paragraph conflicts with:
- Poki’s own full FAQ
- Poki’s mouse-only controls
- Poki’s FM Studio developer credit
- FM Studio’s official game page
- Forgotten Hill’s official site
The correct game on this page is therefore The Left Behind: A Forgotten Hill Tale, not the unrelated survival game.
Common The Left Behind Mistakes
One common mistake is clicking randomly instead of reading clues.
Another is forgetting that inventory items may work in rooms visited earlier.
Players can also overlook small symbols because they appear to be decoration.
A better approach is to inspect carefully and think about how information from several rooms fits together.
A Better Way To Play
Start by examining every part of the first accessible room.
Collect useful items.
Read all notes.
Remember unusual symbols.
Try inventory objects on logical locations.
When another area opens, compare its clues with things you have already seen.
A useful puzzle rhythm is:
inspect → collect → read → connect clues → use item → unlock
Related Categories
The Left Behind fits naturally into:
- Adventure Games
- Point-and-Click Games
- Puzzle Games
- Escape Games
- Mystery Games
- Horror Games
- Forgotten Hill Games
- Single-Player Games
Poki currently places it under Adventure Games, while FM Studio presents it as a puzzle-heavy Forgotten Hill Tale.
What Makes The Left Behind Different?
The Left Behind does not rely on fast movement or a large control system.
The challenge comes from paying attention.
You search the Museum.
Collect strange objects.
Read notes.
Remember symbols.
Solve connected mechanisms.
Talk to unusual characters.
And gradually work toward freeing the child who remained behind after the others escaped.
Its strongest feature is how puzzles, characters, and the Museum storyline connect into the larger Forgotten Hill universe rather than feeling like unrelated mini-games.
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