Scores as of 13 Nov 2026
Hillthorn review roundup
Hillthorn launched on 10 November 2026, so this is an early scoreboard. The earlier 13 Nov research capture recorded Metacritic at 75 from five critics, Generally Favorable; the audit recheck returned an access block. Steam shows Very Positive from 117 reviews, 89% positive. I am not blending those into a homemade average.
| Fact | Reading | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic | 75, Generally Favorable, 5 critics. User score still tbd. | 1 source (earlier research capture; live recheck blocked) |
| OpenCritic | The same five outlets. I could not read an aggregate number on the page. | 1 source (OpenCritic) |
| Steam | Very Positive, 117 reviews, 89% positive. | 1 source (Steam) |
| GameSpew | 8/10. Routes and puzzles praised. The card form and the clock called divisive. | 1 source |
| Loot Level Chill | 7/10. Atmosphere praised. The time loop called frustrating. | 1 source |
| Others on OpenCritic | Gaming-Village Recommended. Pizza Fria 8.1/10. KonsoliFIN 3.5/5. | 1 source (OpenCritic) |
Who it is for
The write-ups that like Hillthorn talk about a short folk-horror case, no spoken dialogue, and a desk of cards. Rock Paper Shotgun's preview, written while the demo was the way in, compares the loop to Cultist Simulator and The Horror at Highrook. If that comparison sounds like work, GameSpew's own con list agrees: the card interface will put some people off, and the clock punishes wandering.
If you want a length before you buy, read how long it is without expecting one number. Prices are on platforms. The free way to test the desk is the Steam demo.
What the launch trailer is
Raw Fury posted the launch trailer on 10 November 2026. It is a trailer, not a review. I keep it here so you can see the desk and the village before you read the scores.
Video
Raw Fury's Hillthorn launch trailer, uploaded 10 November 2026.
Questions people ask
What is the Metacritic score?
The earlier 13 Nov 2026 research capture recorded 75 from five critics, Generally Favorable. The live audit could not reread Metacritic because it returned an access block.
Is Steam positive?
Very Positive, 117 reviews, 89% positive, on the same date.
Did critics like the time loop?
GameSpew treats multiple routes as a strength. Loot Level Chill calls the loop frustrating. Both can be true.
Related reading
Sources
- Metacritic — checked 2026-11-13
- OpenCritic — checked 2026-11-13
- Steam — checked 2026-11-13
- GameSpew — checked 2026-11-13
- Loot Level Chill — checked 2026-11-13
- Rock Paper Shotgun — checked 2026-11-13