“Last updated: 2026-03-02T18:04:27.945Z. Prices are subject to change based on store availability.”
About This Game
🎮 What Is Horripilant?
Horripilant is a horror-themed incremental dungeon crawler — blending idle/auto-progression, puzzle solving, and autobattler combat — developed by Alexandre Declos / Pas Game Studio and published by Black Lantern Collective. (Steam Store)
The game throws you into a dark, unsettling underworld as a battered knight with no memory of how you arrived. You explore a sprawling dungeon across 1000+ floors, gathering resources, solving puzzles, fighting nightmarish enemies, and uncovering eerie mysteries.
🕹️ Release Date: February 20, 2026 on Steam (PC & Linux)
🌌 Genres: Idler, puzzle, dungeon crawler, autobattler, casual, horror
🧟♂️ Art & Style: 2D pixel/drawn atmospheric aesthetic
⭐ Steam Reviews: “Very Positive” from over 700+ users (92%)
💸 Steam Price & Deals (Including India)
🛒 As of now, Horripilant is currently on an introductory 10% discount on Steam:
- Approx $7.99 → ~$7.19 USD (ends early March 2026)
💡 The price in India on Steam will be shown automatically in your regional currency when viewing the Steam page — Indian rupee pricing is typically lower due to regional pricing, but specific INR numbers vary by time and exact store settings.
🎁 A demo version is also available for free on Steam — your progression from the demo carries over to the full game if you purchase it.
🕹️ Gameplay Overview
Horripilant’s core loop:
- 🪓 Incremental Progression: Collect materials gradually — similar to idle/clicker games.
- ⚔️ Combat: Fight horrific enemies as you descend deeper into the dungeon.
- 🧩 Puzzles: Solve environmental and logical puzzles as part of exploration.
- 🛠️ Resource Management: Mine materials, upgrade gear, and adapt strategies.
- 📜 Story & Progress: Encounter cryptic characters, bizarre events, and narrative moments as you go.
- 🔁 Increment Depth: Levels go deep — potentially up to 1000+ floors — making progression long and layered.
It blends idle gameplay (growth over time) with active decision making (equip upgrades and puzzles) for a unique experience.
🖥️ System Requirements
Here are the official minimum specs as listed on Steam:
🔽 Minimum (Windows & Linux)
- 🪟 OS: 64-bit Windows (Steam Client requires Win 10+ now) or Linux (modern distribution)
- 🧠 CPU: Any x86-64 compatible CPU
- 💾 RAM: 2 GB
- 🖥️ Graphics: Integrated with Vulkan 1.0 support
- 📦 Storage: ~400 MB free space
💡 These are very modest requirements — the game is low-spec friendly.
Note: Some non-official sources list much higher specs (e.g., 8 GB+ RAM, discrete GPU), but those are unverified fan estimates and not Steam’s official requirements.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is there a free demo?
✅ Yes — a free demo is available on Steam that lets you play through to level 10, and your demo progress carries over to the full game.
Q: Can I play it on Linux?
✅ Yes — Steam supports both Windows and Linux builds.
Q: Is it single-player only?
✅ Yes — current release is single-player.
Q: Does it have Steam Deck support?
⚠️ Official Steam info hasn’t confirmed Deck support yet — it may or may not work.
Q: What languages are supported?
🎮 Multiple languages including English, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, etc.
Q: Is this a true horror game with jumpscares?
🧟 Horripilant leans into atmospheric horror and unsettling themes rather than big modern graphical jump scares — more eerie and psychological as you progress underground.
🧠 Tips Before You Buy
✔ Try the free demo first — it offers a good taste of the full experience.
✔ The game rewards long-term progression — expect deep incremental systems.
✔ Check community discussions and guides for strategies if you delve into deep floor progression.
🔥 Limited Time Deal!
Orignal Price: ₹ 400
Discount: -10%
