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The Excavation of Hob's Barrow

Original title: The Excavation of Hob's Barrow - September 28, 2022
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
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Director:Shaun Aitcheson
Studio:Wadjet Eye Games
Stars:Christopher Tester, Dave Jones, Phillip Sacramento - Full View
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Game Details
DeveloperIGDB
Cloak and Dagger Games
PublisherIGDB
Wadjet Eye Games
Studio
Wadjet Eye Games
GenresIGDB
Adventure, Puzzle, Point-and-click
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch, Linux
Release DateIGDB
September 28, 2022
Metacritic ScoreMetacritic
80
Game Engine
Adventure Game Studio
StoryIGDB

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...

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Data aggregated from 4 sources: IGDB, RAWG, Steam, Metacritic
Last updated: 02.08.2026
Time to Beat
Main + Extras8h

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Language
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English
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Source: IGDB + Steam, store.steampowered.com

Content Rating
Drug Reference
Use of Alcohol
Violence
Blood
PEGI 18
ESRB M
System Requirements
Minimum
OS:Windows XP or higher
CPU:Pentium or higher
RAM:1 GB RAM
GPU:640x360, 32-bit colour: 700 Mhz system minimum
DirectX:Version 5.2
Storage:2 GB available space
Sound Card:Any

Source: Steam

Available On
Nintendo eShop
GOG
GOG$6.75US
Steam$14.99US
Humble Store$14.99US
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Data aggregated from 4 sources: IGDB, RAWG, Steam, Metacritic
Last updated: 02.08.2026