Hillthorn
Launches 10 November 2026 · PC, Nintendo Switch · Puzzle, Adventure, Indie

A disappearance in a secluded mountain. A village hiding its secrets. A detective running out of time. Hillthorn's investigation system encourages you to use logic and imagination. Combine actions, clues and characters to uncover the mystery.
Story
Only the foolish and the desperate attempt to wander the mazelike trails of Hillthorn. Even those who know their way may still stumble upon dangerous wildlife or a local villager’s piercing gaze. But a child has gone missing, time is in short supply, and you’re the one being tasked with unraveling the mountain’s secrets. Welcome to Hillthorn, a dark investigation game unlike any other, where the mystery unfolds without a single word spoken. A World in Cards Every eerie and unsettling detail of Hillthorn's story is revealed entirely through Clue cards, which can be Investigated, Explored or in some instances Talked to in your search to get closer to truth behind the disappearance. You Are an Outsider You've been tasked to find a missing person, though it’ll take some finesse to draw information from the locals, who seem reluctant to share details with someone outside their flock. Time is in Short Supply The clock is ticking. There are too many threads to follow and too little time. Something seems keen on letting you revisit untrodden paths, but at what cost? Features Discover a strange mountain and uncover its secrets. Card-based investigation with no dialogue. ...
Features
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- Full controller support
- Adjustable Text Size
- Camera Comfort
- Color Alternatives
- Custom Volume Controls
- Mouse Only Option





Release details
Hillthorn is a Puzzle, Adventure and Indie game by Fool Moon, Finnegan Motors. It is published by Raw Fury. Hillthorn launches on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 on PC and Nintendo Switch. This date comes from IGDB and was last checked on 3 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When does Hillthorn release?
Hillthorn launches on 10 November 2026.
Has the Hillthorn release date changed?
The listed date moved from Nov 2026 to 10 November 2026 on 17 October 2026.
Which platforms is Hillthorn on?
Hillthorn is on PC and Nintendo Switch.
Who makes Hillthorn?
Hillthorn is developed by Fool Moon, Finnegan Motors and published by Raw Fury.
What kind of game is Hillthorn?
Hillthorn is a game of these genres: Puzzle, Adventure and Indie.