The Horror at Highrook
Release date: May 1, 2025
Developers: Nullpointer Games
Publishers: Nullpointer Games, Outersloth
Genres: Indie, RPG, Simulation
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English

Explore an atmospheric setting on the edge of nightmare Guide a team of occult investigators to investigate the disappearance of a noble family. Keep your team well equipped and safe from hunger, injury, madness and disease. Each member of this motley crew offers their own unique skills to aid with your quest. But they also harbour their own secret ambitions... Master the dark arts Combine characters, items and locations to craft tools, potions and occult rites. Master a deep, nonlinear crafting system as you progress through the story. Explore eight chapters of cosmic horror. Each one presenting new challenges, events and characters.. all woven into this tragic twisted tale. Uncover secrets and defeat demons Track the lost family with your team. Complete challenges to access new areas, items and characters. Build an arsenal of relics and rites to summon and banish ancient horrors. Withstand earthquakes, abhorrent incursions and face your innermost fears.  Delve into lore and mystery If your desire for hidden knowledge runs deep you can collect and peruse an extensive library of notes and letters. Revealing the dark history of Highrook, a gothic world inspired by HP Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe and Bram Stoker. Is it for me? The Horror at Highrook is an unusual game with some unique mechanics. There is a wealth of story, character and challenge hidden in the halls. There is a lot of text in the game and no voice acting (I couldn't afford it!) and that might put some people off, I understand. However, If you enjoy evocative writing, unpacking mysteries, and are wiling to experiment with a different type of game, then I think you will enjoy the journey! Check out the fully narrated gameplay trailer above to see how the game systems look in action. 

Press reviews: “...a beautifully constructed challenge, filled with ideas and little arcane treats for fans of both cosmic and gothic horror.” The Guardian “...had me immersed in its vibes from beginning to end.” GamesRadar “...feels wholly unique in how it spills its cryptic secrets revealing a tale of horror card by card.” Inverse