Horror Stories: Harvest Hunt marks the latest entry in the Horror Stories anthology series, as well as the studio’s most ambitious project to date.

Horror Stories: Harvest Hunt is a single-player, first-person, horror game combining the replayability of rogue-lites to the tension of the horror genre, creating a unique, terrifying experience which unites strategy, stealth, and survival gameplay.

Trapped in a cursed village, you’re pitted against a vicious monster. To survive, an appointed Warden must harvest the cornfields and face the monster using stealth, strategy and handcrafted tools. Face new challenges every night while being relentlessly hunted. Can you save your community?

Gameplay that focuses on sneaking, hiding, and creeping in the darkness as you find your way around the dangerous cornfields of Luna Nova.Sacrifice health to gain helpful tools, face Luna Nova's hostile environment, and harvest precious resources for the survival of your village all while confronting a monster vastly stronger than you.

Risk-and-reward situations encourage smart decision-making, adaptability, and countering different elements with appropriate tools and strategies.Play over multiple 10-15 minute runs and tailor your deck by choosing tools that counter each night’s randomised challenges.

From the Devourer’s unearthly sounds to Luna Nova’s tricky environment, become immersed in a bone-chilling atmosphere. Get lost in the darkness as you crawl through dense cornfields, unaware of what lies in the shadows, ready to strike.Embody a colourful cast of characters, piecing together their stories, personalities, and the truth of Luna Nova’s curse through the fragments of the villagers' past.

The Villainous Games Studio banner reflects the studio's undying passion for the horror genre, along with the countless jump scares and screams the team has set out to deliver for years to come. Under a strict ‘no crunch’ philosophy, the fully remote studio strives to cultivate a healthy development environment while crafting innovative and ghastly creations.

"Villainous Games Studio is dedicated to crafting highly polished and unusual indie horror games. We want to bring the “bump in the night” through the unique strengths of our medium, for gamers of all backgrounds. While we all have a genuine passion for horror, our studio culture is built on pillars of kindness. Our mission is to foster a creative, inclusive, and positive atmosphere that attracts a diverse array of talented individuals. By providing a welcoming working environment and a strict "no crunch" policy, we strive to enable the collaboration of creative minds in bringing our haunting visions to life," commented Mark Drew, Director.

Villainous Games Studio is also working on Horror Stories: Welcome Home, a murder mystery set in two timelines in which you play both the murderer in the past and the investigator in the future.

• Play as a murderer in 1922, infiltrating a family house, solving puzzles and discovering the unspoken secrets of the Moore family.
• Play as a tourist in 1987 exploring the house now turned museum, investigating it, gathering clues and piecing together the events of that horrific night.

Can you uncover the decades old dark truth haunting your family?

Key Features:

• Haunting soundtrack created by award-winning composer Jeff Broadbent (Resident Evil, Call of Duty, Assassin’s Creed)
• Unique painted and inked expressionistic art style, from textured fog to expressive card illustrations
• Play your way. Manage your abilities and Luna Nova’s defences as cards in your deck, changing your setup based on your own playstyle and the situation.
• A non-linear area with changing conditions, offering a new experience every night. Explore the terrain and try out different approaches based on your playstyle and the situation.

Horror Stories: Harvest Hunt is in development for PC (Steam).