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Hillthorn

Fool Moon, Finnegan Motors, Raw Fury

A disappearance in a secluded community. A mountain hiding its secrets. A detective running out of time. Welcome to Hillthorn, a dark investigation game that invites you to uncover the mystery without a single word spoken, using your skills of logic and intuition through cards.

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About This Game

Only the foolish and the desperate attempt to wander the mazelike trails of Hillthorn. Even those who know their way may still stumble upon dangerous wildlife or a local villager’s piercing gaze. But a child has gone missing, time is in short supply, and you’re the one being tasked with unraveling the mountain’s secrets. Welcome to Hillthorn, a dark investigation game unlike any other, where the mystery unfolds without a single word spoken.

A World in Cards

Every eerie and unsettling detail of Hillthorn's story is revealed entirely through Clue cards, which can be Investigated, Explored or in some instances Talked to in your search to get closer to truth behind the disappearance.

You Are an Outsider

You've been tasked to find a missing person, though it’ll take some finesse to draw information from the locals, who seem reluctant to share details with someone outside their flock.

Time is in Short Supply

The clock is ticking. There are too many threads to follow and too little time. Something seems keen on letting you revisit untrodden paths, but at what cost?

Features

  • Discover a strange mountain and uncover its secrets.

  • Card-based investigation with no dialogue.

  • The clock ticks with every action.

  • Multiple endings to discover

  • Knowledge as progression.

  • No Generative AI

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  1. HillthornSteam patch notes

    Demo Hotfix

    Hello detectives, We have released a demo hotfix today to address some issues raised by the community. Patch Notes: Bug Fixes Fixed some fonts not loading properly when switching…

  2. HillthornSteam announcement

    The Mechanics of Hillthorn

    Hello detectives, Hillthorn is a dark investigation mystery told entirely through cards. The game has no dialogue and creates a unique gaming experience. We wanted to tell you a…

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    Steam Next Fest

    Hello detectives, It's Steam Next Fest time and we are so excited that Hillthorn is included with our updated demo. Hillthorn has a Launch Date If you missed it, we announced…

  5. HillthornSteam announcement

    Hillthorn Launches 10 November

    Hello detectives, We just announced at The MIX Fall Game Showcase that Hillthorn is coming to Steam, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android on 10 November 2026! Hillthorn is a dark…

  6. HillthornSteam announcement

    The MIX Fall Game Showcase

    Hello detectives, We are delighted to share that Hillthorn will be included in The Indie Exchange MIX Fall Game Showcase. Tune in for very exciting Hillthorn news! 👀 The showcase…

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