Underplayed Gems

Harthorn (2020)

Harthorn cover
Developer
Vincent Lade
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 203 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You are a lone security guard navigating an eerily empty high school, solving puzzles and talking to a dispatcher as a psychological horror story unfolds at a deliberate, tense pace.

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What players say

Players describe Harthorn as a short horror game with a strong school atmosphere and good voice acting. It leans on stealth and walking sim mechanics, with some mentioning a shift toward clichés in the second half. Players are split on the puzzles and ending: some find the bomb puzzle too hard or encounter a black screen that prevents completion.

Screenshots

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