The Children of Clay (2025)

- Developer
- Balazs Ronyai
- Platforms
- Windows, Linux
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play
- Rating
- 4.9 of 5, 3,858 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 25 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A short stop-motion investigation where studying an ancient artifact slowly reveals a dark, mythological secret.
stop motionatmosphericcreepyinvestigativeshortpoint and clickfree to play
What players say
Players praise this free 10-20 minute horror game for its thick folklore atmosphere and stop-motion look. They highlight the smart word-searching mechanic and a single gentle jump scare. Many mention it is a game jam entry and wish the developer would make a longer version.
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