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Get personalized picks →The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror point-and-click adventure released in 2022 by Cloak and Dagger Games, published by Wadjet Eye Games, and available for $14.99. Set on the isolated moors of rural Victorian England, players navigate the mysteries of Hob's Barrow through puzzle-solving and exploration, with voice acting as a core mechanic. Reviewers note its atmospheric approach to folk horror, with players describing the experience as immersive and unsettling. Critics and players alike highlight the excellent voice acting and intriguing narrative as standout elements. The game holds a Metacritic score of 80 and maintains a strong player reception, with 93% positive of 1857 Steam reviews. It is verified to run on Steam Deck.
About The Excavation of Hob's Barrow: The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...
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Plays great on Steam Deck
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Frequently asked about The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
- Is The Excavation of Hob's Barrow verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does The Excavation of Hob's Barrow cost?
- The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to The Excavation of Hob's Barrow?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Excavation of Hob's Barrow are VIDEOVERSE, 东方心之解束~Saving from the devil, Mucorales.
- Who developed The Excavation of Hob's Barrow?
- The Excavation of Hob's Barrow was developed by Cloak and Dagger Games and published by Wadjet Eye Games.
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