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The Harbinger's Head

Hosted Games · Jul 19, 2018

Visit a myth-infested 1820s Ireland. One dark (if not particularly stormy) night, you find yourself face to face with a frightening visage—or lack thereof. Though shaped like a man, the creature you’ve encountered appears to have lost his head. Worse, he seems to think you are the one to blame!

Adventure Indie RPG Choose Your Own Adventure Text-Based
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Visit a myth-infested 1820s Ireland. One dark (if not particularly stormy) night, you find yourself face to face with a frightening visage—or lack thereof. Though shaped like a man, the creature you’ve encountered appears to have lost his head. Worse, he seems to think you might be the one to blame!

The Harbinger's Head is a fantastic 46,000 word interactive horror novel by Kim Berkley, where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects—and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.

It’s up to you to prove your innocence and discover the true thief of the harbinger's head before your own winds up on the chopping block!

  • Play as male, female, or non-binary.
  • Step into the shoes of an herbalist, schoolteacher, or lamplighter.
  • Shape your personality and build your skills through the choices you make, or trust your luck at your own peril.
  • Make friends—or enemies—of the various Fae creatures you’ll encounter along the way.
  • Discover one of eight endings…or meet an untimely death.
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  • OS: Windows 10

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      Publisher
      Hosted Games
      Brazilian rating
      10
      Steam Germany rating
      12
      Features
      Single-player, Captions available, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
      Languages
      English
      Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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      Is The Harbinger's Head worth buying right now?
      Wait — $2.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
      When does The Harbinger's Head go on sale?
      Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
      Is The Harbinger's Head free to play?
      The Harbinger's Head costs $2.99 on Steam.
      What genre is The Harbinger's Head?
      The Harbinger's Head is a Adventure, Indie, RPG game.
      Who developed The Harbinger's Head?
      The Harbinger's Head was developed by Hosted Games and published by Hosted Games.
      What platforms does The Harbinger's Head support?
      Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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