The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow is a Adventure game from Cloak and Dagger Games with a 92% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Cloak and Dagger Games
- Release year
- 2022
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $14.99
- Review signal
- 92% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP or higher
Processor: Pentium or higher
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: 640×360, 32-bit colour: 700 Mhz system minimum
DirectX: Version 5.2
Storage: 2 GB available space
Sound Card: Any - Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7,8,10, XP SP2
Processor: 2.7 GHz Dual Core (and above, can run on single core)
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Direct3D, OpenGL, DirectX 5
Storage: 2 GB available space
Sound Card: Any
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: macOS 10.11
Processor: Any
Graphics: 640×360, 700 Mhz system minimum
Storage: 2 GB available space - Recommended
- OS: macOS 10.11
Graphics: 640×360, 700 Mhz system minimum
Storage: 2 GB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu, Debian, Arch – (64bit)
Processor: 2.7 GHz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Open GL
Storage: 2 GB available space
Sound Card: Alsa/DSP/Pulse etc - Recommended
- OS: Ubuntu, Debian, Arch – (64bit)
Processor: 2.7 GHz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Open GL
Storage: 2 GB available space
Sound Card: Alsa/DSP/Pulse etc
From Steam reviews
Review notes
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, narrative mystery, rural cozy, and pixel art.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, rural cozy, pixel art, and narrative mystery.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
rural-cozy
SettingThe setting has a quieter village, countryside, or small-town pull.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
cosmic-horror
SettingThe darker pull is eldritch, strange, or cosmic rather than ordinary horror.
steampunk
SettingA clockwork, brass, or Victorian-industrial flavor shows up around the game.
gothic
SettingGothic spaces, monsters, or architecture shape the mood.
slow-burn
PacingIt may need time before the payoff lands.
Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure filtered by weird, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.