The Howler is a Casual, Simulation, Strategy game from Antanas Marcelionis, Renė Petrulienė with a 73% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by relaxing, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Antanas Marcelionis, Renė Petrulienė
- Release year
- 2014
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- Free
- Review signal
- 73% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
Processor: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz
Memory: 2 MB RAM
Storage: 50 MB available space - Recommended
- OS *: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
Processor: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz
Memory: 4 MB RAM
Storage: 50 MB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
The Howler is worth a closer look if you want hand-drawn, deckbuilding, steampunk, and strong atmosphere.
Best for players who want hand-drawn, steampunk, strong atmosphere, and deckbuilding.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind.
hand-drawn
SettingThe look is closer to illustration than generic 3D assets.
deckbuilding
Play styleCard choices, deck shape, and synergies matter.
steampunk
SettingA clockwork, brass, or Victorian-industrial flavor shows up around the game.
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.
chaotic-fun
ToneThe appeal is messy, funny, and unpredictable rather than polished calm.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
Steam review snapshots
It's slow paced and the playtime is short, but it's free and there are trading cards.[b] ✔️Possibility of voice control ✔️For free ✔️Simple, pleasant graphics ✔️Short ❌Average soundtrack ❌Moving around in a balloon is slow, which can…{Grind}— ☐ Nothing to grind ☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks ☐ Isnt necessary to progress ☑ Gnome.Inspired by actual landmarks found in Vilnius, Lithuania, classically-trained artists lovingly crafted each bit of steampunk scenery.Why it fits
Check it if you want casual, simulation filtered by relaxing, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.