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The Swine

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

Should you play it?

Say goodbye to southern hospitality in the backwoods of rural America. The Swine is a short horror experience that explores isolation, witchcraft, and unforeseen consequences in your rural homestead.

What works

  • Strong atmospheric and audio design
  • Detailed and immersive environment
  • Engaging psychological horror narrative
  • Good value for low price
  • Minimal jump scares with effective tension

Things to keep in mind

  • Very short gameplay length
  • Poor optimization and performance issues
  • Limited interactivity and gameplay depth
  • Linear and predictable story progression
  • Lack of replayability and social features

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The Swine: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Survival, Competence, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Thrill, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Last update: 26/08/2026