Explore an unforgiving open world, teeming with Kinfolk to befriend and bond with. Forge your path through a shadowy winding story full of meaningful choices. Build the perfect team, customize their abilities, and control your Kinfolk in real-time combat. Form lasting bonds with your team members to unlock their full potential.
But never forget that death looms around every corner. Consider your actions carefully, or you could lose your companions forever…
Core Features:
Action Combat
Battles are fast-paced and happen in real-time. You'll need good aim, quick reactions, and an awareness of your environment if you want to survive.Story
A carefully crafted narrative filled with branching paths and morally grey decisions.Open World
Hinterlock is yours to explore! With the help of your Kinfolk, journey across land, air and sea to discover all the secrets this world has to offer.Perma-Death
If your Kinfolk falls in combat, they don’t faint – they actually die.
When they die, their soul materializes as a small blue flame. Collect it in time, and you can revive them. If not, they're gone forever. Visit the Memorial to pay respects to the friends you've lost.Element Based Playstyles
Each element type has its own distinct playstyle. Air types are often speedy glass cannons, while Fire types ignite the battlefield with ranged attacks! Each has its own favorable and unfavorable matchups, but skill (not numbers) will determine the victor.Bonds
Form bonds with your Kinfolk to unlock their full potential! Strengthen your bonds by winning battles, cooking, stargazing, or just talking around the campfire.Branching Evolutions
There's always a choice! Will you take the path to the left, or the right? Each path leads to a new Kinfolk and there’s no turning back, so choose wisely.
