The Children of Clay

The Children of Clay is an intriguing stop-motion archaeology horror game that invites players to unravel the mysterious and dark secrets of an ancient artifact. This point-and-click adventure blends creepy visuals, lore inspired by Hungarian mythology, and an immersive storytelling experience. Developed and published by Balazs Ronyai, the game features beautiful cinematic animations and is designed for players who love horror, mystery, and the supernatural. With minimalist system requirements, it’s accessible while delivering a rich and captivating experience. It’s free to play starting March 7, 2025, and will be available on Windows and Linux platforms. Dive into this eerie journey and let history chill your spine through the world of The Children of Clay.

Balazs Ronyai
Balazs Ronyai
March 07, 2025
98 % Positive (189 reviews)
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Features

Stop-Motion Animation

The game features high-quality stop-motion animation for an eerie cinematic feel.

Hungarian Mythology Inspiration

Dive into a story influenced by rich Hungarian folk tales and eerie mythological elements.

Point & Click Gameplay

The Children of Clay offers an engaging point-and-click adventure experience.

Minimal System Requirements

The game runs smoothly even on older systems with just 4GB of RAM and modest graphics requirements.

Creepy Atmosphere

Immerse yourself in the dark and haunting ambiance of The Children of Clay.

Key Features

Single-player
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Children of Clay about?

The Children of Clay is a stop-motion archaeology horror game where players uncover the dark secret of an ancient artifact.

What genre does the game belong to?

It falls under the categories of Adventure, Indie, and Simulation.

Is The Children of Clay free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play with optional discounts available at launch.

Does the game feature a single-player mode?

Yes, The Children of Clay is a single-player game.

What are the themes explored in the game?

The Children of Clay explores themes of horror, mystery, Hungarian mythology, and the supernatural.

Genres

Adventure Indie Simulation Free To Play

Tags

Horror Atmospheric Detective Adventure Lovecraftian Simulation Puzzle Point & Click Typing 2D Cinematic First-Person Dark Demons Mystery Supernatural Linear Story Rich Singleplayer Free to Play

System Requirements

Minimum

Os

Windows 10

Memory

4 GB RAM

Storage

100 MB available space

Graphics

GeForce GTX 550 Ti (3072 VRAM); Radeon HD 6850 (1024 VRAM)

Requires

Processor

Intel Core i5-760 (4 * 2800); AMD Athlon II X4 645 AM3 (4 * 3100)

Recommended

Os

Windows 10

Memory

8 GB RAM

Storage

Graphics

GeForce GTX 1050 2048 VRAM; Radeon RX 460 4096 VRAM

Requires

Processor

Intel Core i5-3470 (4 * 3200); AMD FX-4350 (4 * 4200)

Supported Languages

Language Interface Subtitles Audio
English