The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow Free Download (v1.0)


Game Overview

Antiquarian Thomasina Bateman is writing a book on the barrows of England, documenting the treasures she finds buried within. When an intriguing letter summons her to the small village of Bewlay, tucked away in the remote countryside, she sets off by train with her assistant a day behind. Upon her arrival, however, the mysterious man who summoned her is nowhere to be found. Her assistant never arrives. A stubborn landowner refuses access to the barrow, and the locals are wary of this woman who is traveling alone and (gasp!) wears trousers. The excavation of Hob’s Barrow is off to a rocky start. And then Thomasina starts having strange dreams…

  • A dark, complex and evolving storyline featuring interwoven elements from real English folklore.
  • Traditional point and click adventure game puzzles and interactions, with an easy modern interface.
  • A cast of intriguing characters, from suspicious villagers to sickly vicars to lordly landowners, all with their own unique stories and motives.
  • A distinct folk horror tone and grounding.
  • Evocative pixel-art graphics, featuring cut-scenes and engaging animations.
  • A suitably atmospheric original soundtrack from The Machine. The Demon. – one half of the duo behind the award-winning “Football Game” soundtrack.
  • Fiends in the furrows, the smell of damp soil, and a cat or two.

Installation Instructions

  1. Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.com.
  2. Wait 15 seconds, then click on the “free download” button. Allow the file transfer to complete (note that speeds may be slower with the free plan; upgrading to UploadHaven Pro will increase speeds).
  3. Once the transfer is complete, right-click the .zip file and select “Extract to The Excavation of Hob's Barrow” (To do this you must have 7-Zip, which you can get here).
  4. Open the folder that you just extracted and run the game as administrator.
  5. Enjoy the game! If you encounter any missing DLL errors, check the Redist or _CommonRedist folder and install all necessary programs.

Download Links

Download the full version of the game using the links below.

 

🛠 Easy Setup Guide

  • Check for missing DLL files: Navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder in the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and other dependencies.
  • Use 7-Zip to extract files: If you receive a “file corrupted” error, re-download and extract again.
  • Run as Administrator: Right-click the game’s executable file and select “Run as Administrator” to avoid save issues.

💡 Helpful Tips

  • Need installation help? Read our full FAQ & Troubleshooting Guide.
  • Antivirus False Positives: Temporarily pause your antivirus software during extraction to prevent it from mistakenly blocking game files.
  • Update GPU Drivers: For better performance, update your NVIDIA drivers or AMD drivers.
  • Game won’t launch? Try compatibility mode or install missing DirectX updates.
  • Still getting errors? Some games require updated Visual C++ Redistributables. Download the All-in-One VC Redist Package and install all versions.

❓ Need More Help?

Visit our FAQ page for solutions to frequently asked questions and common issues.

System Requirements

  • OS: Windows XP or higher
  • Processor: Pentium or higher
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 640×360, 32-bit colour: 700 Mhz system minimum
  • DirectX: Version 5.2
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Any

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