The Terrible Old Man

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About The Terrible Old Man

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!

Game details

Released

Oct 10, 2019

Developer

Cloak and Dagger Games

Publisher

Cloak and Dagger Games

Platforms

Windows

Steam rating

Very Positive (89%)

Age ratings

IGRS 18DEJUS 12STEAM_GERMANY 16

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The Terrible Old Man player count & reviews

89% positive reviews all-time · 1 peak players in the last 30 days.

The Terrible Old Man — frequently asked questions

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