Fears to Fathom - Norwood Hitchhike

Buy87%

Very Positive · 3k player reviews · Medium confidence

Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.

Rayll · Psychological Horror · Jan 6, 2022

Player review score
87%
Very Positive
Price
$4.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
6
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
6
Full audio0 of 6
Subtitles6 of 6

Should I buy Fears to Fathom - Norwood Hitchhike?

Buy it if you like
  • Story: 84 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 49 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 18 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Bugs: 17 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
  • Interface: 9 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
  • Crashes: 5 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 3k player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
45% of themes are praise11% are divided44% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
84 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
It's a very realistic and believable story, and that's what makes it even more terrifying.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
49 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The gameplay is very slow but it fits pretty well, you do feel uneasy as you progress through the story.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
18 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The game is known for its deeply atmospheric settings, combining photo-realistic visuals with a distinct VHS film aesthetic that adds a layer of nostalgia and unease to the presentation.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
10 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Instead of relying on constant jumpscares, it slowly builds tension through its atmosphere, sound design, and the feeling that something just isn't right.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Story84 reviews
Gameplay49 reviews
Graphics18 reviews
Audio10 reviews
Divided opinion
Optimization
33% still recommend
Players complain
Bugs
35% still recommend
Interface
56% still recommend
Crashes
20% still recommend
Performance
50% still recommend

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

Steam lists no controller support.

Store features

  • Family Sharing
  • Steam Achievements

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$4.99

The lowest we've tracked is $2.49.

3 points recordedtoday · $4.99

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