The Children of Clay
A downloadable game for Windows and Linux
The Children of Clay
The Children of Clay is a short stop motion archeology horror game, where you have to study an ancient artefact and discover its dark secret.
Features
- Point & Click Archeological Investigation
- Creepy Stop-Motion Animation
- Lore Inspired by Hungarian Mythology
Credits
- Created by Balazs Ronyai
- Music by grimyth
- Additional sounds from freesound.org and from Gian Dbeis
Thank you for playing, feel free to leave a comment!
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Development log
- A quick update23 days ago
- Linux version available32 days ago
- The Children of Clay is out!33 days ago
Comments
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really enjoyed this! I'm thoroughly creeped out
Awesome concept, fantastic execution! The visuals were awesome and the sound design was top notch! Great work!
great little game!! amazing work!
This game was actually scary! The vibes were very creepy and it was fun! Just wished there was a big jumpscare at the end like the demon coming out! P.S check the vid :D
Really interesting little game. It was creepy, fun and strange. Very well made, I love it!
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We need more plsssss
Really like this game, though I do slightly wish had more meat on its bones. It feels like it's over right before the interest and horror were done paying off. Still, being made for a game jam the visuals are insanely good and polished, I greatly enjoy the sound design, and the premise is very unique and fun to get immersed in even if it isn't for that long. I respect what this game did.
5/10
thanks for the feedback!
yooo HUNGARIAN MYTHOLOGY??? MAGYARÓRSZÁG GECIIIII
gotta play this now at some point!
hehe koszi
I wish it had a few more puzzles to solve at least but that was really awesome - great vibes, i LOVE the clay statue and the way you did the puzzles
even though there weren't any major jump scares, the game was very cool and creepy over all
very very cool game my dude.
thank you!!
of course my dude
Nice little game, I like it.
I NEED MOREEEE
Love the artstyle! Having to actually translate the text was very fun! Great game :D
thanks!!!
I love the way the story naturally unfolds as the player discovers new points of interest on the figure and researches them. Thank you for making and sharing this. I do hope to see more like it.
Thank you for making a video!!
Need more of this, I was sad when it ended
I want to play the game so bad but I have to wait till someone's with me first. Love the idea of the book covering your sight, I could've sworn I turned the statue around so it wasn't looking at me.
It took me mins to figure out, lol. Love the gamee
Reminds me of the Out Of Place podcast. I want so much more - great sound design!
that was perfect, we released a demon into the wild! sadly, a short game. would've loved to play more.
really good, I almost shit myself
This is a fun one. I'm with those who'd like more of this. Possibly more artifacts etc.
I loved this! only complaint I have is I wish it was longer!
this is genuinely such an interesting concept!!!! if you ever decide to expand on this, i know i would enjoy it a ton! really unique little experience.
Really cool! I love everything about this, would love to see more!
This is really great! The clay figure is so creepy and good looking, and the music is perfect. I look forward to seeing what you plan on adding to it (even though it's great as is!) as you mentioned in dev log and what else you create!
good
name checks out
I love the idea of being a spooky archaeologist!
this is a super super awesome short and sweet game. it would be amazing if you made more of this. potentially something procedurally generated or even just you researching lots of artifacts for hungarian or even different mythos with similar vibes. either way thank you for making the game and it was amazing
it was cool and neat
i loved it , there need to be a part 2
I would love to see a full version :) Would buy a steam release of that
loved it, great aesthetic!
Tres original =)
I'd love to see more from you in the future!
This was such a cool game! I used your game in my short film. Ill leave it here in case you want to check it out :)
Short but very well made with interesting style.