The WhatsNext verdict
If you enjoy brief, atmospheric cosmic horror built around examining a strange artifact, The Children of Clay delivers eerie stop-motion visuals and a haunting investigation, provided you are comfortable with a linear experience that ends just as its mystery deepens.
What it does best
A small space filled with genuine, lingering dread
Stop-motion clay that feels uncannily alive
Investigating the artifact feels like uncovering forbidden knowledge
What might put you off
Extremely short runtime
Minimal guidance and linear investigation
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Peek inside
The setup
What you are walking into
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.
Where it lives
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Genre
Point-and-clickPuzzleSimulatorAdventureIndie
Vibe
HorrorHistorical
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