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Howl

Critic score2 critics
First release
Nov 14, 2023

Howl is a turn-based tactical folktale set in a world of living ink, where the sound of a ‘howling plague’ turns people into feral beasts. Rid the lands of the plague using your crossbow, magic skills and your wits, planning every move up to six steps in advance. Some think prophecy is carved in stone – write your own in ink and blood.

Also known as Howl.exe

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Storyline
Howl is a turn-based tactical folktale set in medieval times. Alone in a world terrorised by a plague that turns people into wolves, you must use your weapons and your wits to survive, planning up to six steps in advance to outmanoeuvre your opponents. As you plot out your attack, you’ll also craft your own prophecy, weaving a continuous piece of scripture during the fight.Read more

Howl is a turn-based tactical folktale set in medieval times. Alone in a world terrorised by a plague that turns people into wolves, you must use your weapons and your wits to survive, planning up to six steps in advance to outmanoeuvre your opponents. As you plot out your attack, you’ll also craft your own prophecy, weaving a continuous piece of scripture during the fight.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Nov 14, 2023
Nintendo Switch
Nov 14, 2023
PlayStation 5
Jan 23, 2024
All 6 release dates
Xbox Series X|S
Jan 23, 2024
Android
Mar 05, 2024
iOS
Mar 21, 2024
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
female protagonist, world map, folktale

At a Glance

Critic Score
80

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Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 78 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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