Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle

Buy84%

Very Positive · 219 player reviews · Low confidence

Reviews look positive, but there are only a few so far.

Shadow Tor Studios · Adventure · Sep 22, 2016

Player review score
84%
Very Positive
Price
$7.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

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

Achievements
0
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
5
Full audio5 of 5
Subtitles0 of 5

Should I buy Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle?

Buy it if you like
  • Story: 36 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 25 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Audio: 16 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Interface: 8 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 219 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 158 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
66% of themes are praise17% are divided17% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
36 of 158 sampled reviews raised it
Rather than overwhelming players with spectacle, the game embraces a slow-burning narrative that rewards careful observation and curiosity.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
25 of 158 sampled reviews raised it
Players interested in archaeology, folklore, or psychological mysteries will appreciate how these influences are integrated into both the story and gameplay, creating an experience that feels educational as well as entertaining without sacrificing suspense.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
16 of 158 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack is really nice, ambient but tense, really helps with the atmosphere they were going with.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
14 of 158 sampled reviews raised it
Although the visuals clearly reflect the technological limitations of their original era, the artistic direction remains highly effective.

Theme by theme

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

Players love
Story36 reviews
Gameplay25 reviews
Audio16 reviews
Graphics14 reviews
Divided opinion
Difficulty
100% still recommend
Players complain
Interface
88% 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

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$7.99

The lowest we've tracked is $1.19.

10 points recordedtoday · $7.99

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