Underplayed Gems

The Horror at Highrook (2025)

The Horror at Highrook cover
Developer
Nullpointer Games
Publisher
Nullpointer Games, Outersloth
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
4.5 of 5, 467 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A deliberately paced, hand-drawn investigation into Lovecraftian mysteries, where you manage a party and craft tools in a gothic, top-down world that feels like a waking nightmare.

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What players say

Players compare it to Cultist Simulator but find it easier, shorter, and more linear, often finishing in 10 to 20 hours. Many say the game has no replay value, and opinions split on the writing. Several reviewers call it overpriced at $19.99.

Screenshots

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