The Grandfather is a Adventure game from Mikeypoo’s Games, David Szymanski with a 56% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Mikeypoo's Games, David Szymanski
- Release year
- 2016
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- Free
- Review signal
- 56% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP or better
Processor: Intel i3 or better
Memory: 500 MB RAM
Graphics: AMD 6870 or equivalent
Storage: 500 MB available space
Sound Card: Version 9.0
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or later
Processor: Intel Core Duo
Memory: 500 MB RAM
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 4850, NVIDIA GeForce GT 120, or equivalent card with at least 512 MB VRAM
From Steam reviews
Review notes
The Grandfather is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, hand-drawn, short game, and body horror.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, hand-drawn, body horror, and narrative adventure.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
hand-drawn
SettingThe look is closer to illustration than generic 3D assets.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
body-horror
SettingGrotesque bodies, mutation, or physical corruption are part of the texture.
narrative-adventure
Play styleThe experience is more story-and-place driven than systems-heavy.
psychological-themes
SettingPsychology, perception, or mental strain is an important theme without implying horror.
psychological-horror
SettingThe fear comes through pressure, perception, or psychological unease.
Steam review snapshots
The Grandfather is a wonderfully illustrated horror game that tells you about a sad miserable grandfather who has never been loved by…The illustrations of The Grandfather are done by the talented SaintYak, the art is very well done and characters have a nice…[quote]For more reviews of games with psychological, philosophical or thought-provoking themes, check out my curator page [url= Psychology, Philosophy & Thought, [/url]…[quote]For more reviews of games with psychological, philosophical or thought-provoking themes, check out my curator page [url= Psychology, Philosophy & Thought, [/url]…Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.