It Sleeps Below the Haar
Release date: May 31, 2024
Developers: Arboreta Games
Publishers: Arboreta Games
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Categories: Single-player, Full controller support, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English

THIS GAME CONTAINS MULTIPLE INSTANCES OF FLASHING IMAGES 1953. North East Scotland. A research student travels to the small coastal village of Kellas Bay to study it's unique and strange ecology. They embark on a surreal journey from the lush forests and ancient cave systems surrounding the village, to the freezing depths of the North Sea in order to comprehend the primordial natural forces responsible for the area's curious phenomena. It Sleeps Below the Haar is a short horror exploration game, set in a secluded coastal village in North East Scotland. Explore Kellas Bay and it's surrounding forest, caves and ocean to uncover what lies beneath the fog-covered village. Key Features Non-Linear Exploration - Explore the world of Kellas Bay at your own pace Meet The Locals - Converse with a host of characters, experience North East Scotland's Doric language, hear their stories and embark on a variety of objectives Science - Collect scientific data, samples and photographs to better understand the ecology and history of the area Atmosphere - Immerse yourself in a passionately designed world with handcrafted atmospheric sound design and music Playtime It Sleeps Below the Haar is intended to be a short, self-contained experience with an average playtime of 1.5 to 2 hours. Controller Support The game has been tested with a PS4 DualShock and Xbox One controller (both wired). The game uses the InControl API, therefore these controllers may be supported , but have not been tested by the developer. There is currently no support for PS5 DualSense controllers. Notes for streamers The in-game radio contains legally obtained and public domain music, but may be flagged for copyright if footage of gameplay with the radio turned on is on is uploaded to video platforms.