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Howl

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Updated May 14, 2026 10:06 am (1 month ago)

Howl is a turn-based tactical folktale set in medieval times, where a mysterious plague turns people into feral beasts. You play a deaf heroine who can foretell enemy moves, planning up to six steps ahead to outmaneuver wolves and other creatures. Use arrows and skills like smoke bombs and invisibility to fight through a dark world painted in a unique living ink art style.

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About this game

Howl overview

Howl is a turn-based tactical folktale set in medieval times. A sinister “howling plague” has ravaged the land, turning all who hear it into feral beasts. You play a deaf heroine plunging into danger in search of a cure.

Plan up to six steps in advance to outmaneuver your opponents: wolfish creatures filled with hunger and rage. Various types of fiends are lurking in the shadows, each of them possessing different abilities and their own levels of vitality. So, you need to consider carefully the strategy that will bring them to their knees.

Not only do you have your wits to rely on while plotting your attack, you also have an array of abilities at your disposal. As you slay more wolves, you acquire skills like Vault, Smoke Bomb, and Piercing Shot. Venture forth on your journey to upgrade your skills and unlock more Action Slots and Undo Round Points. As you plan your moves, you will also shape your own prophecy, composing a dynamic work of scripture as you fight.

Howl’s visuals are created through “living ink”, a flowing art style that paints the story as you play. Carve your way through a dark, fairy-tale world made up of obscure yet magical places where you fight and write to rid the lands of the plague.

FEATURES:

  • Foretell the actions of your enemies in tactical, turn-based combat
  • Beautifully illustrated in a unique, living ink artstyle
  • Outsmart the different wolf species, from fast predators to enormous pack leaders.
  • Unlock and upgrade new skills like Shadow Step, Exploding Shot, and more
  • Save villagers from the claws – and howls – of the wolves.
  • Play through 60 levels in 4 chapters
  • Plot your route on the world map to uncover new skills and secret paths
System Requirements

Will this game run on your PC?

Minimum

  • System: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 with release date 2014 or later OR AMD FX with release date 2013 or later
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Dedicated GPU with base frequency 400 MHz or greater
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 11 compatible
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Instructions

Download, Install, and Play

  1. Click the download button to get the link. You’ll be redirected to our link generator.
  2. Once you’re there, you can either copy the link or open it directly.
  3. Download Howl [latest]. Wait until it is 100% complete, then locate the files.
  4. Install the game:
    • Run or double-click setup_********.exe.
    • If a DLC folder is included, run any .exe files inside it as well.
  5. After the installation is complete, launch the game and start playing.
  6. Enjoyed the game? Consider purchasing it from the official store to support the developers.

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