The Terrible Old Man

A point-and-click horror adaptation of a Lovecraft short story

Cloak and Dagger Games · Released Oct 10, 2019

Reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 746
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 80% of 10 in 30 days
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Sep 18, 2022
Minimum PC: DirectX compatible; 1 GB RAM · 0.4 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The Terrible Old Man?

This free, single-player adventure uses hand-drawn 2D scenes and a traditional point-and-click interface. You click through a short narrative about three men plotting to rob an elderly townsman after hearing rumors of his wealth in a tavern.

For you if...

+you enjoy horror stories centered on crime and mystery

Not for you if...

−you want a lengthy adventure rather than a brief story

What players say

89% of 746 reviews are positive · 80% of 10 in the last 30 days

Players praise the artwork, sound design, and faithfulness to the source material.

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The Terrible Old Man system requirements

Minimum: DirectX compatible, 1 GB RAM, 0.4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel or AMD CPU
Graphics: DirectX compatible card
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 375 MB available space
Notes: Video: DirectX & Directdraw Supported

Does The Terrible Old Man have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does The Terrible Old Man run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 6
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does The Terrible Old Man use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam