The year 2024 has already witnessed a wave of horror games in the gaming realm. While not exclusively horror-focused, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden set a spooky tone early on, followed by the full launch of The Outlast Trials, offering a terrifying co-op adventure. March saw Alone in the Dark taking the horror baton, with upcoming titles like Helldblade 2, Still Wakes the Deep, Stalker 2, and Harvest Hunt poised to ignite the genre's flames once more.

Being the inaugural creation from indie developer Villainous Games Studio, Harvest Hunt emerges as a beautifully macabre survival horror game with intriguing twists in its gore-stained narrative. Set amidst the havoc of the Black Death's rampage across Europe, Harvest Hunt casts players into the role of a Warden, entrusted with safeguarding the villagers from the enigmatic shadowy perils of Luna Nova, a place where illusions reign supreme.

Harvest Hunt: A Horror Gem to Watch Out For

The Roguelike Essence of Supernatural Dread

One of the standout features of Harvest Hunt is its innovative roguelike essence, where players embody a villager randomly designated as the Warden. Tasked with surviving five pivotal nights, the player must gather Ambrosia, a critical resource to sustain Luna Nova.

However, enduring a night in Harvest Hunt is a daunting challenge. Central to the game's essence is the malevolent, unearthly entity dubbed The Devourer, a relentless pursuer as players strive to fulfill their diverse objectives in Luna Nova. Balancing the use of lanterns and harvesting becomes a strategic necessity, as both actions attract the attention of The Devourer. Yet, Harvest Hunt offers a gameplay loop far more intricate than a mere cat-and-mouse chase.

Post each night in Harvest Hunt, players receive a set of cards called