Nullpointer Games has announced that its upcoming occult card-crafting narrative RPG, The Horror at Highrook, will be funded by OuterSloth, the indie game development fund established by the creators of Among Us.
OuterSloth, launched in June 2024 by InnerSloth following the massive success of their social-deduction party game, Among Us. It has already backed seven projects, including titles by developers of Venba, Thirsty Suitors, and I Am Your Beast. The Horror at Highrook now joins this growing list of supported games, signaling strong confidence in its unique premise.
The Horror at Highrook is a game best described as a cosmic horror RPG inspired by board games, escape rooms and campfire ghost stories.
It puts players in charge of a team of investigators exploring a haunted manor in an effort to unravel the mystery of a missing family. Players must craft solutions, summon occult nightmares, and uncover the manor’s secrets through lore-rich gameplay.
The game features a distinct art style reminiscent of Mike Mignola’s ‘Hellboy’ comics. It even borrows familiar Lovecraftian trappings from Red Barrel Studios’ Darkest Dungeon series. It is a bleak and haunting card-game RPG where anything could happen. Players highly interested in the Gothic-horror genre can find a lot of interesting things to learn and do here.
Tom Betts, owner of Nullpointer Games, is no stranger to the indie scene. He has over a decade of experience and titles such as Into the Pit (2021) under his belt, Betts shared his excitement about partnering with OuterSloth, stating that, “...seeing OuterSloth reinvest in the industry is incredibly reassuring.” Grateful for the Among Us company, he further said that, “This partnership gives us hope for a brighter future in a turbulent industry.…”
A demo for The Horror at Highrook is available on Steam, with a private beta planned for November 2024 before its full release next year.