The Swine
Say goodbye to southern hospitality in the backwoods of rural America. The Swine is a short horror experience that explores isolation, witchcraft, and unforeseen consequences in your rural homestead.
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June 18, 2020
6 years and 45 days ago
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8 itemsAbout the Game
Say goodbye to southern hospitality in the backwoods of America.
The Swine is a short horror experience (under an hour) that explores isolation, witchcraft, and unforeseen consequences in your rural homestead.
Immerse yourself:
Fear the unknown: Who are these people that have crashed into your quiet life? What do they want? What twisted beliefs do they hold?
Genre: A Psychological Horror Walking Simulator with puzzles, items, and story elements that takes place over a week tormented in your house.
From the creator of:
The Swine is a short horror experience (under an hour) that explores isolation, witchcraft, and unforeseen consequences in your rural homestead.
- Explore your home and property as it changes day-by-day
- Find ‘corrupted’ Tarot cards and live through their esoteric meanings
- Encounter the occult group “The Swine” and their dark methodologies
The Gameplay:
Immerse yourself:
- Are you being watched? Stay alert for suspicious activity on your property
- This is your house: leave the lights on or off, open all the doors and drawers, explore the dusty rooms and overgrown backyard
- Find clues hidden away that hint about events to come or the events of the night before
- Discover a strange new breed of esoteric magick and it’s dark abilities
- Talented voice actors bring the characters to life.
Fear the unknown: Who are these people that have crashed into your quiet life? What do they want? What twisted beliefs do they hold?
Genre: A Psychological Horror Walking Simulator with puzzles, items, and story elements that takes place over a week tormented in your house.
From the creator of:
