The Hatchling
Release date: Nov 12, 2025
Developers: Ricardo Pratas
Publishers: Ricardo Pratas
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English

The Hatchling Locked in a dystopian lab, a strange egg stirs. Its temperature, humidity, and nutrients must be maintained with precision. Its integrity is fragile . And you must not fail . The Overseer watches —cold, unwavering, and silent in its judgment . You are but one of many caretakers before you, each evaluated, each replaced. Failure is not an option. A Game of Dread and Precision This low-bit horror simulation demands absolute efficiency : ✔ Regulate temperature, humidity, and nutrients —maintain the egg’s delicate balance . ✔ Acquire and ration lab supplies through the Supply Shaft —resources are limited. ✔ Combat system malfunctions —power surges, failing dispensers, will test you. ✔ Endure the Overseer’s relentless judgment —its criteria are unknown, its patience is not infinite. ✔ Uncover the hidden purpose of the lab —and your own existence. A Test Hard to Pass As you carry out your task, something deeper stirs within the facility . The unseen presence behind the Overseer grows aware of you. A voice—distorted, ancient—seeps into the system. Is it watching through the Overseer? Or has it always been there? With a relentless, suffocating atmosphere , The Hatchling is a test of your efficiency, endurance, and obedience. You were built for this. But will you prove yourself worthy? 👉 Wishlist now before the Overseer decides your fate.