The Excavation of Hob's Barrow (2022)

Cloak and Dagger Games

Linux · Mac · Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows)

4.01 from 85 ratings

900 members have it in their collection · 3 playing now · 644 backlogged · 54 wish listed

How long? Main story 7h · with extras 7h · 100% 9h (from 13 logged playthroughs)

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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Release dates

  • Sep 28, 2022 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Jan 25, 2023 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Nintendo Switch
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Community All Reviews Statuses

TeamFortress

Status TeamFortress Jan 5, 2025

Not the most creative game as far as puzzle solving goes, but the atmosphere alone makes the game worth experiencing.

Gothd011

Status Gothd011 Jun 10, 2024

Nice game. so far loving the science vs. faith and superstition vibes it like the situationship that I have with my thoughts daily......

BMO

Status BMO Apr 2, 2024

With only one game that is bundled as part of Humble Choice that I want this month, I guess I'm skipping April and waiting for a sale on The Excavation of Hob's Barrow.

BorisY

Status BorisY Nov 10, 2022

Just finished this. It plays really well and really suits play on the Steam Deck (I don't think I would have bothered with it on an actual desktop).

Overall I quite enjoyed it. It's quite simple really, a bit of a point and click puzzle adventure crossed with a bit of click through to continue the narrative, ie nothing too …

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Just finished this. It plays really well and really suits play on the Steam Deck (I don't think I would have bothered with it on an actual desktop).

Overall I quite enjoyed it. It's quite simple really, a bit of a point and click puzzle adventure crossed with a bit of click through to continue the narrative, ie nothing too complex. I thought the voice acting was superb, and the story reminded of 70's-80"s Horror movies set in rural England (although the plot and ending ended up being semi-predictable).

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Vakil

Status Vakil Oct 23, 2022

An hour and a half into this and the environment, suspense, eerieness, and voice acting are all so good!! I have a feeling this will be far better than Unusual Findings.