Okay, for reals this time. After an 11th hour delay, DreadXP and Grimtaste Studios’ horror visual novel RUNT is out today on Steam, with a 20% launch discount for the first two weeks. The reasons for the delay turned out to be the Steam build review taking “longer than normal,” but thankfully, that’s all past us now.
In RUNT, players step into the shoes of Runt Strayer, the 19-year-old youngest of five brothers, the last surviving sons of a dead cult leader who once called himself the Mouth of God. On the fifth anniversary of their father’s death, the brothers discover a horrific message written in blood across their boarded-up church pulpit: 5 Days. With the town of Skipclaw sealed behind protective walls and humanity no longer the apex predator, Runt must investigate the omen before the fifth day arrives, and choose who to accuse.
Sporting a branching narrative experience, you’ll gather clues by speaking to townspeople, interrogating your brothers, and navigating the politics of survival. The order of conversations, the questions asked, and the conclusions drawn will all shape the outcome at the end. Over five days, you will investigate every brother and their secrets, build or fracture relationships with masked townsfolk, survive in a world haunted by otherworldly creatures, and decide who is responsible. On the final day, after choosing a culprit, you’ll see one of the game’s dozen endings.
For those on the fence, you can check out the game’s demo, or you can check out Luiz’s review of RUNT very soon!