El Hijo – A Wild West Tale is a Adventure, Strategy game from Honig Studios, Quantumfrog with a 68% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Honig Studios, Quantumfrog
- Release year
- 2020
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $19.99
- Review signal
- 68% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Dual Core CPU – 2.6ghz
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce 560 or higher, AMD Radeon HD 5830 or higher
Storage: 3500 MB available space - Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Dual Core CPU – 2.6ghz
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce 560 or higher, AMD Radeon HD 5830 or higher
Storage: 3500 MB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OS X 10.10.3
Processor: 1.4GHz
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: 1GB
Storage: 3500 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
El Hijo – A Wild West Tale is worth a closer look if you want stealth, strong atmosphere, emotional story, and exploration.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, emotional story, stealth, and exploration.
Check more carefully if you dislike technical roughness.
stealth
Play styleAvoiding detection is part of the intended rhythm.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
buggy
FrictionTechnical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
short-sessions
FitIt works when you want something easy to start and stop.
Steam review snapshots
Moving in the shade or hiding in cupboards or pitchers are very useful options to avoid being seen and often required.I still think the price is a bit too much, but it deserves a recommended now.[/b] A very casual, charming, non-violent stealth…I still think the price is a bit too much, but it deserves a recommended now.[/b] A very casual, charming, non-violent stealth…The poor controls and the 19,99€ price tag for a 6 hour game with no need for replayability don't help much in…Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure, strategy filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.