The Horror at Highrook

The Horror at Highrook

May 1, 2025

PC

Critic Score

81.6

9 critic reviews

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Critic Reviews (9)

Ashley Erickson TechRaptor May 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

90.0

"The Horror at Highrook offers a bug free haunting experience complete with unique mechanics and an air of nostalgia."

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Chris White God is a Geek May 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"The Horror at Highrook is a smart RPG that dares to be different, and if you&s;re willing to stick at it, there&s;s a great story and some interesting mechanics."

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David Silbert The Punished Backlog May 2025
78.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

75.0

"For those seeking a unique entry point into TTRPGs, The Horror at Highrook is a satisfying starting course. It has issues that derail the fun, ranging from poor inventory management and lackluster leveling mechanics to the lack of any real …"

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Estelle Mejia NintendoBoy May 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

65.0

"The Horror at Highrook is a look at eldritch horror through the lens of a TTRPG. While the game can have a lot of text, the management style of gameplay sets it apart from other horror titles and will ensure …"

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Greg Giddens Cubed3 May 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

85.0

"With an intriguing story, classic horror and mystery tropes that align with the style and concepts behind its inspiration, in particular HP Lovecraft, The Horror at Highrook is a compelling and enjoyable investigation digital board game. It is not always …"

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Leo Faierman Screen Rant May 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Horror at Highrook, a Lovecraftian RPG with cards."

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Lillian King COGconnected May 2025
78.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

70.0

"While a few typos and grammar issues throughout hint that the game still needs a little polish, The Horror at Highrook is a great time for anyone who loves a little Lovecraft with their card games."

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Rexifirus Nightshade GamesCreed May 2025
98.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

73.0

"The Horror at Highrook really is worth a try, although it&s;s not for those who are fresh to the puzzle investigation scene. The game gives an interesting blend of tabletop mechanics and card-building eldritch mystery games that tickles an itch …"

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Senja Littman KonsoliFIN May 2025
80.0 /100

"The Horror at Highrook is a great pastime for fans of Lovecraft&s;s stories and card &a; board games. The simple and fairly consistent gameplay loop from start to finish may not be the ultimate challenge for players who crave it. …"

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