Steam News · 1d
Hello detectives, It's Steam Next Fest time and we are so excited that Hillthorn is included with our updated demo. Hillthorn has a Launch Date If you missed it, we announced that Hillthorn will be launching on Steam, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android on 10 November 2026 as part of The Mix Fall Game Showcase. There is not much...
Steam News · 4d
Hello detectives, We just announced at The MIX Fall Game Showcase that Hillthorn is coming to Steam, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android on 10 November 2026! Hillthorn is a dark investigation game where you are hired to solve the case of a missing young woman from a remote and secretive mountain community. The story and your investigations unfold entirely through cards. Can you solve this case and di...
Steam News · Oct 13
Hello detectives, We are delighted to share that Hillthorn will be included in The Indie Exchange MIX Fall Game Showcase. Tune in for very exciting Hillthorn news! 👀 The showcase starts at 9am PT/6pm CEST on 16 October on Twitch and Youtube. Wishlist Hillthorn and Play the Demo Now!
Steam News · Oct 8
Hello detectives, We are delighted to share that Hillthorn is an Official Selection for LudoNarraCon 2026! LudoNarraCon is an annual celebration of narrative games, the teams that make them and the fans who love them and we and excited to be included alongside so many incredible games. The event is live now until 15 October and includes a selection of demos and discounts that are well worth checki...
Steam News · Oct 8
Hello Detectives!We released a demo update today that includes new content!New Content All cinematics have been redone New Zoom Feature available in options. When activated, you can now press on a card for small duration to show a fullscreen version of it. Entering a wrong path in the Winding Trails now has improved feedbacks. Improvement to the music in the first scene of the game. Bug Fixes Fixe...
Steam News · Sep 24
Hello detectives, We spoke to Antoine from Fool Moon Games about the music of Hillthorn. Q: How would you describe the music of Hillthorn? A: The music of Hillthorn is a mix of ambient analog synthesizers with carefully chosen acoustic instruments like tenor saxophone and female vocals. It has somewhat a vintage feel in many aspects, but also some modern effects and sounds to keep things diverse a...
Steam News · Aug 28
Attention, dusty creeps who want to play poker with the Wickerman! I found one, a videogame you might enjoy. That game is Hillthorn, a spooky investigative cardgame from Fool Moon and Finnegan Motors - the latter also known for beaming corpo thriller Inhuman Resources: A Literary Machination. Hillthorn is the story of a detective hired to investigate a disappearance at a secluded mountain communit...
Steam News · Aug 27
Hello detectives, As you might have just seen during the Future Games Show we have some news! Not only can we now confirm that Hillthorn will be coming in November 2026, we can also share that alongside Steam Hillthorn will be launching on iOS, Android and Nintendo Switch. We’re so excited to share this news with you! Wishlist Hillthorn and Play the Demo Now!
Steam News · Aug 20
Hello detectives, We caught up with Tara from Fool Moon Games to talk about the art direction of Hillthorn, the inspirations and considerations when creating a game with a story told entirely through cards. Q: How would you describe the art style of Hillthorn? A: Dramatic and stark. Q: Why did you choose this art style for the game? A: Hillthorn’s narrative and gameplay are very mysterious, and I ...
Steam News · Aug 19
Hello detectives, We have released a demo update today that includes some new content and 11 new languages! Notes Added a short cinematic in the game’s introduction. Added new effects on some cards (look out for the radio!) Added and updated sound effects. Added more notes in the Diary as you discover the folks of Hillthorn. Added a new interaction in the Inn Room New Languages Simplified Chinese ...