Fears to Fathom: Norwood Hitchhike - A Terrifying Road Trip

7/17/2026, 10:19:05 PM

Release date: 1/6/2022

Tags: #psychological-horror #horror #atmospheric #retro #thriller #story-rich #dark #walking-simulator

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Reference prices

Japan

¥ 580 (JPY)

Steam JP

$4.99 (USD)

Steam Global

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Japan Price: ¥ 580
Global Price: $4.99
Price in Your Region: ¥ 580Prices as Steam lists them per country. What you are actually charged depends on your Steam account settings.Regional prices checked: 31 Aug 2026
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 8/28/2026, 8:20:14 PM

Key highlight

Experience chilling psychological horror in Fears to Fathom: Norwood Hitchhike, an episodic adventure with photo-realistic graphics and a VHS aesthetic. Your choices are crucial for survival.

Who this is for

At its core, the gameplay offers an immersive narrative experience where players step into the shoes of Holly Gardner, a 19-year-old caught in unexpected events on her drive home from a gaming convention. An attempt to avoid traffic leads her to a motel in Norwood Valley, where she encounters terrifying circumstances. Players must explore their surroundings and make the best decisions with limited information to survive this nightmare. The game blends a distinct retro VHS aesthetic with photorea

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

AMD FX-8350, 4.00 GHz / Intel Core i5-3470, 3.20 GHz

Comfortable play target

8,531 pts(~130% above spec of 6,562 pts)

Parts near this range

Intel Core i7-5775C @ 3.30GHz8,541 pts Intel Pentium Gold G74008,520 pts Apple A14 Bionic8,544 pts

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

Radeon RX 590, 8 GB / GeForce GTX 1060, 6 GB

Comfortable play target

12,060 pts(~130% above spec of 9,277 pts)

Parts near this range

Intel Arc A58012,043 pts Radeon RX 740011,896 pts GeForce RTX 3050 OEM11,866 pts

* Scores are reference values. Actual performance varies by in-game settings, resolution, and system environment.

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Details

Overview

Fears to Fathom is an episodic psychological horror series that plunges players into chilling narratives, each told from the perspective of survivors. "Norwood Hitchhike" is the second installment, continuing the anthology with a gripping tale of survival.

Highlights

Atmospheric & Realistic: Immerse yourself in a meticulously crafted environment featuring photo-realistic graphics and a distinct VHS film aesthetic.
Episodic Storytelling: Experience a self-contained, short horror story that unfolds with a focus on narrative depth.
Player Agency: Your choices matter. Navigate the terrifying events of Norwood Valley and make the right decisions to survive.

Who It's For

This game is for players who enjoy atmospheric psychological horror, narrative-driven experiences, and a touch of retro visual style. If you appreciate games that build tension through environment and story, "Norwood Hitchhike" offers a compelling experience.

Game Info

Developed and published by Rayll, "Fears to Fathom: Norwood Hitchhike" is a single-player adventure that released on January 6, 2022. It features Steam Achievements and supports family sharing. The game is available in English, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese.