Uncover Mountain Mysteries Using Creepy Cards in Hillthorn
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Hillthorn is an upcoming folk horror card game from Fool Moon and Finnegan Motors where players investigate a mountain disappearance using deck management mechanics, with a demo available now ahead of a November release.
If you like your detective work served with a heavy dose of folk horror and tabletop mechanics, Hillthorn deserves a spot on your radar. Developed by Fool Moon and Finnegan Motors, this upcoming narrative experience casts you as a cynical private investigator looking into a mysterious disappearance in a secluded mountain community. Instead of traditional movement and dialogue trees, the entire investigation unfolds through a deck of cards where verb cards like Talk and Search drive the narrative forward.
As Rock Paper Shotgun highlights, the game draws clear mechanical inspiration from titles like Cultist Simulator and The Horror At Highrook, tasking players with managing decks, uncovering clues, and tracking observations. What sets Hillthorn apart is the atmospheric way it uses small details, such as a functional radio with dynamic audio and persistent items like a pocketwatch that tracks the crucial warning to stay off the mountain after dark. It delivers a more directed experience than typical entries in the genre while keeping plenty of unsettling lore hidden beneath the surface.
Players who want to sample the occult dread early can check out the playable demo available now on Steam. The full release is currently slated to launch this November, giving puzzle enthusiasts and horror fans plenty of time to prepare for whatever is waiting on those cursed slopes.
Tags: Indie Games, PC Gaming, Card Games, Horror
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun