Solve a mountain mystery via the medium of creepy cards in Hillthorn, which has an excellent demo
Hillthorn is a spooky investigative card game developed by Fool Moon and Finnegan Motors, the studio behind the corpo thriller Inhuman Resources: A Literary Machination. The game casts players as a private detective hired to investigate a mysterious disappearance at an isolated mountain community shrouded in secrecy and supernatural intrigue. Players begin their investigation by seeking directions from a suspicious forest ranger, only to encounter their first ominous sign: a line of salt crossing the trail—a clear indicator that something occult is at work. The game combines detective work with card-based mechanics and an eerie, unsettling atmosphere that builds tension throughout the experience. Armed with logic and cynicism, players must navigate the strange community and unravel its dark secrets. The unique fusion of investigation, card gameplay, and supernatural horror creates a distinctive experience in the indie game landscape. An excellent demo is available for interested players to sample the game’s distinctive atmosphere and mechanics before its full release.