The Excavation of Hob's Barrow

Antiquarian Thomasina Bateman is writing a book about England's barrows, documenting the treasures she finds buried within them. When an intriguing letter summons her to the small village of Bewlay, tucked away in the remote countryside, she departs by train with her assistant a day early.

However, upon her arrival, the mysterious man who summoned her is nowhere to be seen. Her assistant never arrives. A stubborn landowner denies access to the barrow, and the locals are wary of this woman traveling alone and (gasp!) wearing trousers.

The excavation of Hob's Barrow is off to a rocky start. And then Thomasina begins to have strange dreams...

Features

A dark, complex, and evolving story featuring intertwined elements of real English folklore.

Traditional point-and-click puzzles and adventure game interactions, with a modern, simple interface.

A cast of intriguing characters, from suspicious villagers to sickly vicars and stately landlords, all with their own unique stories and motives.

A distinctive folk horror tone and foundation.

Evocative pixel-art graphics, with engaging cutscenes and animations.

A suitably atmospheric original soundtrack by The Machine, the Demon, one half of the duo behind the award-winning "Football Game" soundtrack.

Demons in the furrows, the smell of damp earth, and a cat or two.