The Excavation of Hob's Barrow (2022)

Developer

Cloak and Dagger Games

Publisher

Wadjet Eye Games

Platforms

Windows, macOS, Linux

Genres

Adventure

Rating

4.6 of 5, 3,155 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 8.2 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A slow, atmospheric point-and-click adventure through a remote, unwelcoming village, where the unease of isolation and unfolding mystery builds steadily rather than through jump scares.

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What players say

Players praise the slow-burn folk horror atmosphere, pixel art, and voice acting. Many find the puzzles logical and forgiving. Opinion splits on the ending: some find it fits, others call it frustrating. Reviews consistently note the protagonist's choices near the end feel out of character.

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