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The Terrible Old Man
Cloak and Dagger Games · released Oct 10, 2019 · free · data updated Oct 24, 2026
Experience a bite-sized slice of Lovecraftian horror in this updated version of our cult freeware point and click adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's classic short story.
Released Oct 10, 2019 · Free to play
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Very Positive · 88% positive of 690 Steam reviews | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | 1,189 | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Regular US price | Free | Oct 19, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per month
| Month | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug 2026 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep 2026 | 5 | 0 |
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Lovecraftian | 1 in 94 games |
| Crime | 1 in 63 games |
| Thriller | 1 in 34 games |
| Interactive Fiction | 1 in 19 games |
| Point & Click | 1 in 16 games |
| Hand-drawn | 1 in 15 games |
| Mystery | 1 in 12 games |
| Dark | 1 in 12 games |
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