It Sleeps Below the Haar
A short exploration game, set in a secluded coastal village in North East Scotland. Explore Kellas Bay and it's surrounding forests, caves and ocean to uncover what lies beneath the fog-covered village.
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May 31, 2024
2 years and 63 days ago
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Positive31 reviews87.1%
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9 itemsAbout the Game
THIS GAME CONTAINS MULTIPLE INSTANCES OF FLASHING IMAGES
1953. North East Scotland. A research student travels to the small coastal village of Kellas Bay to study it's unique and strange ecology. They embark on a surreal journey from the lush forests and ancient cave systems surrounding the village, to the freezing depths of the North Sea in order to comprehend the primordial natural forces responsible for the area's curious phenomena.
It Sleeps Below the Haar is a short horror exploration game, set in a secluded coastal village in North East Scotland. Explore Kellas Bay and it's surrounding forest, caves and ocean to uncover what lies beneath the fog-covered village.
It Sleeps Below the Haar is intended to be a short, self-contained experience with an average playtime of 1.5 to 2 hours.
The game has been tested with a PS4 DualShock and Xbox One controller (both wired). The game uses the InControl API, therefore these controllers may be supported, but have not been tested by the developer.
There is currently no support for PS5 DualSense controllers.
The in-game radio contains legally obtained and public domain music, but may be flagged for copyright if footage of gameplay with the radio turned on is on is uploaded to video platforms.
1953. North East Scotland. A research student travels to the small coastal village of Kellas Bay to study it's unique and strange ecology. They embark on a surreal journey from the lush forests and ancient cave systems surrounding the village, to the freezing depths of the North Sea in order to comprehend the primordial natural forces responsible for the area's curious phenomena.
It Sleeps Below the Haar is a short horror exploration game, set in a secluded coastal village in North East Scotland. Explore Kellas Bay and it's surrounding forest, caves and ocean to uncover what lies beneath the fog-covered village.
Key Features
- Non-Linear Exploration - Explore the world of Kellas Bay at your own pace
- Meet The Locals - Converse with a host of characters, experience North East Scotland's Doric language, hear their stories and embark on a variety of objectives
- Science - Collect scientific data, samples and photographs to better understand the ecology and history of the area
- Atmosphere - Immerse yourself in a passionately designed world with handcrafted atmospheric sound design and music
Playtime
It Sleeps Below the Haar is intended to be a short, self-contained experience with an average playtime of 1.5 to 2 hours.
Controller Support
The game has been tested with a PS4 DualShock and Xbox One controller (both wired). The game uses the InControl API, therefore these controllers may be supported, but have not been tested by the developer.
There is currently no support for PS5 DualSense controllers.
Notes for streamers
The in-game radio contains legally obtained and public domain music, but may be flagged for copyright if footage of gameplay with the radio turned on is on is uploaded to video platforms.
