The Dream Of A Cockspur

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Release: game · 2026-07-22 · global · 2026-07-22
Noted: The game was originally titled "The Dream of a Cockspur" before being changed to its current name. · 2026-07-22

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Horror Game Hie: The Dream of a Cockspur Released on Steam

PLAYISM released the point-and-click horror game "Hie: The Dream of a Cockspur" on Steam on July 22, 2026. Developed by solo indie developer roccay, the game is a point-and-click survival horror adventure characterized by a surreal and eerie atmosphere influenced by surrealist paintings and animations. The story follows a protagonist who visits a remote island with other investigators to examine a mysterious object that crashed there. After two weeks of investigation, the engine of their only means of transportation, a fishing boat, breaks down, stranding them on the island with no exit. Players explore various locations and items while uncovering the backgrounds of the other investigators and their relationships with the protagonist. The game was originally titled "The Dream of a Cockspur" before being changed to its current name. The Steam store page quotes a passage from the Gospel of Matthew, and many sections appear to have been rewritten with black paint, adding to the unsettling atmosphere. A therapy dog named Nannan appears as a source of comfort, wagging its tail when petted. The regular price is 790 yen, with a 10% discount to 711 yen until August 6.

Jul 15

Surreal Horror ADV 'Hie: The Dream Of A Cockspur' Launches on Steam July 22

PLAYISM announced on July 15 that it will release the point-and-click horror adventure "Hie: The Dream Of A Cockspur" on Steam on July 22. The game is set on a deserted island where the protagonist and other investigators become stranded after their boat engine fails while investigating a mysterious crashed object. Players explore locations and items to uncover the horror lurking on the island, with player choices affecting which story aspects are revealed. The developer roccay, who previously specialized in molecular cell biology and pathology, created this as his first full-length game. The game features a therapy dog named Nannan that provides comfort. The price is 790 yen including tax. The released trailer shows stop-motion animation using clay and plaster props. The title was changed from "The Dream Of A Cockspur" to its current form, and the Steam store page quotes a Bible verse from the Gospel of Matthew, suggesting themes of food and supernatural beings. The game supports Japanese language.