Headlong Hunt
A puzzle game about capturing a creature. Learn to guide it and hide from it in simple yet surprisingly deep and satisfying ways.
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9 itemsAbout the Game
Headlong Hunt is a puzzle game about guiding a skittish animal. Capture it by using simple interactions in surprisingly deep and satisfying ways - be two steps ahead as you choose to hide from sight or send the creature bolting. Think forwards and backwards to set up the perfect path to victory.
Features:
Over 100 expertly-crafted puzzles
Elegant mechanics which elaborate on the central theme and interact in surprising ways
A seamless overworld map, with two main paths and optional islands
Unique painterly art style and atmospheric original soundtrack
Smooth controls including undo and undo through reset
Full controller support and control rebinding
