Harthorn

First-person psychological horror on a high school security shift

Vincent Lade · Released Oct 27, 2020

As of Oct 28, 2026: -70% right now, $1.19

Reviews: Very Positive; 84% of 198
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 3 years ago; Apr 13, 2023
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 1070; 8 GB RAM · 7 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Harthorn?

You play a high school security guard during winter break in 1994 in this single-player, first-person psychological horror game. A broken window prompts an investigation as you search rooms, read notes, solve puzzles, and consult your map, with radio dispatcher April helping you navigate a growing threat.

For you if...

+you prefer short, story-driven games playable in one sitting
+you enjoy exploring more than fighting

Not for you if...

−you dislike hiding and sneaking past pursuing enemies

What players say

84% of 198 reviews are positive

Players praise the atmosphere and voice acting, while criticizing trial-and-error stealth and an underwhelming ending. A recent reviewer also reports that connecting a controller prevents keyboard, mouse, and controller input.

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Harthorn system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB RAM, 7 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7, 8, 10 (64 bit)
Processor: Intel Core i5-8300H 2.30 GHz
Graphics: GeForce GTX 1070
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 7 GB available space
DirectX: Version 10

Does Harthorn have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Harthorn 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: 10
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Harthorn 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