Horses is a short, unsettling game that immerses players in a bleak rural farm setting where humans are reduced to masked livestock under strict, oppressive control. The narrative follows Anselmo, a young man sent to the farm, whose daily chores gradually reveal a system of manipulation and exploitation enforced by the farmer and tacitly supported by local residents. The game’s presentation, inspired by silent films, uses grainy visuals, minimal dialogue, and symbolic dream sequences to create a tense atmosphere that emphasizes obedience, control, and the emotional weight of trauma rather than traditional horror mechanics.

The game’s release was controversial, with major platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store refusing to host it, leaving GOG as its primary outlet. Horses challenges players by making discomfort and reflection central to the experience, forcing them to confront themes of complicity and power rather than offering clear resolutions or typical gameplay rewards. Despite some mechanical frustrations, its focused pacing and uncompromising vision make it a provocative exploration of exploitation that lingers long after play, standing apart from conventional horror titles through its emphasis on participation as the source of threat.