Step into the chilling world of The Grandfather, an indie horror experience developed and published by Hoem Made Games. You awaken in an unsettling building with a singular, dire objective: survive.

The core gameplay loop revolves around a desperate race against time and a relentless pursuer.

Your mission is clear, yet fraught with peril. You must move, fix a broken clock, and above all, stay alive.

Movement is key, but it's a delicate balance; running and sprinting generate noise, a crucial factor the monster uses to track your every move. Stealth and careful navigation are paramount to your survival.

The central puzzle involves locating twelve scattered numbers, each corresponding to a numeral on a clock face. These must be collected and returned to the clock you begin at, all while evading the ever-present threat.

Hints for the numbers' locations can be discerned by listening carefully, adding another layer of tension to the search.

As you piece together the fragmented narrative, the urgency to repair the clock intensifies. The Grandfather promises a tense, atmospheric experience where sound design and environmental awareness are your greatest allies—or your downfall.

Overview

In The Grandfather, players are thrust into a terrifying scenario where survival hinges on stealth, puzzle-solving, and managing noise levels. The objective is to find twelve hidden numbers to repair a clock before being caught by a pursuing monster.

Highlights

  • Genre Blend: Combines elements of horror, stealth, and hidden object gameplay within a 3D environment.
  • Core Mechanics: Focuses on movement management (walking, running, sprinting) to control noise, item collection, and puzzle-solving to repair a clock.
  • Atmospheric Tension: Emphasizes listening for audio cues and careful exploration to locate objectives while evading a persistent AI-driven threat.

Who It's For

This game is for players who enjoy tense, atmospheric horror titles that require strategic thinking and stealth. Fans of puzzle elements and games where sound plays a critical role in gameplay will find The Grandfather particularly engaging.

Game Info

  • Developer: Hoem Made Games
  • Publisher: Hoem Made Games
  • Release Date: May 2, 2025
  • Platform: PC (Single-player)
  • Features: Steam Achievements, Family Sharing support.