The Terrible Old Man

The Terrible Old Man

88% Very Positive
545 Positive
72 Negative
617 Total Reviews

Experience a bite-sized slice of Lovecraftian horror in this updated version of our cult freeware point and click adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's classic short story.

Free
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Release Date: (6 years ago)

Game Details

Achievements
6
Estimated Owners
200000 - 500000
DLC Count
1 DLC
⚠️ Content Warning:

Mild graphic violence, alcohol use.

🌐 Official Website: www.cadgames.co.uk
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About This Game

Three men of loose virtue are enjoying a drink in a local tavern, when they overhear the story of a rich and feeble old man who lives in town. They soon plot to take his treasures... This is a very short ( and free ) interactive adaptation of The Terrible Old Man , a short story by H.P. Lovecraft. This adaptation was originally released back in 2015 - it was made in 30 days for the MAGS gamejam. This Steam re-release features polished graphics, additional content, new music and Steam achievements! Features : An adaptation of the classic H.P. Lovecraft short story. Traditional point and click adventure interface. Unsettling hand drawn graphics and animation. Fully animated cut scenes. 640 x 360 widescreen resolution. HORROR!
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Lovecraftian (174) Horror (168) Point & Click (163) Interactive Fiction (156) 2D (151) Story Rich (139) Hand-drawn (136) Thriller (130) Crime (123) Atmospheric (121) Mystery (114) Drama (114) Adventure (110) Dark (107) Retro (99) America (93) Supernatural (84) Short (80) Singleplayer (80) Free to Play (72)

Supported Languages

English