Stranger Hollow: The Wilds That Raised Me

About the Game

You are a child born with supernatural powers.

At the age of ten, you set off alone to the place where your parents first met—a small town famous for its rich meteorite resources, Stranger Hollow.

Fantasy Life Simulation:

Spend your childhood and adolescence in a world full of layered history and hidden mysteries! Free yourself from people who want to use you, gather occult materials and ancient relics, read, trade with those who share your interests, venture into the wilderness, and meet the quirky townsfolk. You can also go fishing, take care of your plants, and visit human friends who are willing to keep your secrets!

Ten Unique Narrative Motivations and Diverse Moral Choices:

As someone extraordinary, what kind of life will you lead? Spend twenty years learning, taking care of yourself, exploring the world, and uncovering the truth about your origins as you grow up. How will you deal with lost journalists or annoying investigators? Do you dream boldly, act cautiously, or speak recklessly? Will you become a hero, a devoted seeker, or a charming scoundrel? Shape your character through early temperament and gradual personal choices to create a unique character arc.

Develop Your Mind, Spirit, and Life Skills:

If you want to take charge of your life, developing skills will be very helpful! Improve your attributes, unlock skills, and use them to enhance your daily life. Learn to think efficiently, manage stress, stay hidden, and fill your stomach.

Meet Characters with Distinct Personalities and Appearances and Stay at Friends' Places:

Unusual things are happening in the woods and inside people. Can you get through challenges with your friends? Or are there things about your friends that you don’t know? Either way, you’ll remember their willingness to offer a dry bed and a warm drink.

Unique Dice Checks and Combination-Building Mechanics:

Take standard dice-based event checks to the next level with more strategy! You can reroll some dice and earn special dice by experiencing more events to create your own dice combinations!

Game Features:

Over 100 story events

30+ special dice, hundreds of combinations, and more than ten strategic modes

20+ mind and life skills

25+ different endings

No sudden violence or gore

6+ unique human and non-human dating characters, including a gothic girl, a tentacle friend, and a four-legged walking animal

Original illustrations and visual elements, immersive music, and rich branching text

A fantasy world handcrafted by a solo developer over 1,000+ hours