Howl is a turn-based puzzle/tactical folktale set in the Middle Ages, where a mysterious "howling plague" ravages the land. Any who hear the beasts’ howls turn into feral, hungering beasts themselves – further spreading the curse through their own howls. The Heroine of this tale was born deaf, giving her a unique protection against this curse.

Play as a daring combat Prophet with the ability to foretell your enemies’ moves. Plan up to six steps ahead to outmaneuver your enemies. Fire a variety of arrows, such as exploding, lightning, or piercing shots, and use skills like Smoke Bombs and Shadow Step’s Invisibility to kill any beasts who stand in your way. Each type of beast offers its own challenges, with some approaching fast, while others taking more powerful hits or attacking from afar.

Howl's visuals are created through "living ink", a flowing art style that paints the story as you play. Carve your way through a dark, fairy-tale world made up of obscure yet magical places where you fight to rid the lands of the howling plague.

Howl features a total of 5 chapters, including the free Heart of Rot update, each with a distinct visual atmosphere scored by soothing music.

Heart of Rot – Free Update Chapter

Embark on this side-story to the Capital, a city that long stood as a bastion of hope in a world overrun by howling beasts. The Prophet has heard rumors that the alchemists there have found a cure for the Howl. When she arrives, she finds a city consumed by rot ...

Access to this update is FREE for anyone who has bought the Howl base game. You can access this update chapter from the Chapter 3 map at any point after reaching Chapter 3 of the main story. Heart of Rot follows its own storyline, and can be completed either before or after the main Howl story.

This update features its own chapter map, new enemies, a new boss level, new environment mechanics, the new Lightning Shot skill (which, once unlocked, can be used in the main game!), and an NPC who fights by your side in later levels.

You only need the base game to play the Heart of Rot chapter!

Foretell the actions of your enemies in turn-based puzzle/tactics combat.

Play through 60 levels across 4 chapters, plus 18 new levels in the free update chapter!

Beautifully illustrated in a unique, living ink art style.

Outsmart the different wolf species, from fast predators to enormous pack leaders.

Unlock and upgrade new skills like Shadow Step, Exploding Shot, and more.

Save villagers from the claws – and howls – of the wolves.

Plot your route on the world map to uncover new skills and secret paths.

This title is only activated on the Steam platform. A step-by-step guide has been provided on how to activate this game. Follow these instructions to quickly unlock and enjoy your new adventure. Happy gaming!

Open Steam:

• Launch the Steam client on your computer. If you don’t have it installed, download and install it from Steam's official website.

Log In:

• Sign in to your Steam account. If you don’t have an account, create one by clicking "Create a new account".

Navigate to "Activate a Product on Steam":

• Click on the "Games" menu at the top of the Steam client.
• Select "Activate a Product on Steam".

Enter Your Product Key:

• Follow the prompts and enter the product key you received when prompted.

Complete Activation:

• Follow the remaining instructions to complete the activation. Your game will be added to your library and ready for download.

Mature content information has not been provided for this title. For further details, we recommend checking reviews, gameplay videos, or the publisher’s website.

Windows:

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 10 64-bit
• Processor: Intel Core i3 with release date 2014 or later OR AMD FX with release date 2013 or later
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Graphics: Dedicated GPU with base frequency 400 MHz or greater
• DirectX: Version 11
• Storage: 1 GB available space
• Sound Card: DirectX 11 compatible

Windows:

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 10 64-bit
• Processor: Intel Core i5 with release date 2014 or later OR AMD FX with release date 2015 or later
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: Dedicated GPU with base frequency 400 MHz or greater and 4 GB of memory or greater
• DirectX: Version 11
• Storage: 1 GB available space
• Sound Card: DirectX 11 compatible