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The Excavation of Hob's Barrow Free Download (v1.05)

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror point-and-click adventure set in Victorian England. Play as antiquarian Thomasina Bateman as you explore the isolated moors of Bewlay, interact with suspicious villagers, and solve environmental and inventory-based puzzles. Uncover a dark mystery rooted in English folklore as you dig beneath the soil and piece together fragmented clues. The game emphasizes atmosphere, narrative discovery, and traditional adventure gameplay without combat or time pressure.

Adventure Horror Pixel Graphics Point & Click Puzzle
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
Release Date:
Platform:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Developer:
Cloak and Dagger Games
Publisher:
Wadjet Eye Games
Highlights

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow Features

  • Explore the eerie moors and village of Bewlay in Victorian England as antiquarian Thomasina Bateman.
  • Solve traditional point-and-click puzzles using inventory items and environmental interactions.
  • Uncover a folk horror narrative inspired by English legends and buried secrets beneath the soil.
  • Interact with a cast of suspicious villagers whose motives and stories gradually unfold.
  • Experience a slow-building atmosphere of dread through detailed pixel art and sound design.
  • Progress the story by examining objects, reading documents, and piecing together historical clues.
Instructions

Easy to Download, Install and Play

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  3. Once the download process reaches 100%, locate the downloaded files.
    • Get ready for installation and make sure you have enough disk space for the game.
  4. To Install DRM-free The Excavation of Hob's Barrow:
    • Run or double-click setup_the_excavation_of_hobs_barrow_********.exe to launch the installer.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
    • If a DLC folder is included, run any .exe files inside it as well.
  5. Once the installation is complete, launch the game and start playing.
Can Your PC Run It?

System Requirements

Minimum:
  • System: Windows XP or higher
  • Processor: Pentium or higher; 32-bit colour: 700 MHz system minimum
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 640x360
  • DirectX: DirectX 5.2
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Any

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