Howl

Howl

Mi'pu'mi Games GmbH · November 14, 2023 · Turn-Based Strategy, Strategy, Stylized, Puzzle, Fantasy

Buy Howl from GamersGate at $2.70 — the cheapest of 18 stores we compare.

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Very Positive96% · 8382Metacritic1playing now
Best price 55 Good deal
$2.70-73%
$9.99lowest tracked $2.17
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GamersGate
GamersGate
Standard Edition · Steam
-73%
$2.70
$9.99
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GOG
GOG
Standard Edition · DRM-Free
-70%
$2.99
$9.99
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GameBillet
GameBillet
Standard Edition · Steam
-18%
$8.24
$9.99
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GamesPlanet
GamesPlanet
Standard Edition · Steam
-10%
$8.99
$9.99
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PlanetPlay
PlanetPlay
Standard Edition · Steam
-10%
$8.99
$9.99
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GreenManGaming
Standard Edition · Steam
$9.99
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Steam
Steam
Standard Edition · Steam
$9.99
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AllYouPlay
AllYouPlay
Standard Edition · Ubisoft Connect
$9.99
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Newegg
Newegg
Standard Edition · Steam
$9.99
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IndieGala Store
IndieGala Store
Standard Edition · Steam
$9.99
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Epic Game Store
Epic Game Store
Standard Edition · Epic Games
$9.99
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Zapagames
Zapagames
Standard Edition · Steam
$9.99
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YUPLAY
Standard Edition · Steam
-68%
$3.63
$11.34
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Gameseal
Standard Edition · Steam
$3.70
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Loaded
Standard Edition · Steam
-60% inflated
$3.99
$9.99
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Howl price by region

Howl costs £2.30 in the United Kingdom, $2.70 in the United States, €2.70 in Europe (EUR), $2.70 in Georgia (USD), R$9.89 in Brazil, zł11.68 in Poland, CA$12.99 in Canada, A$14.50 in Australia and NZ$14.75 in New Zealand right now.

Cheapest Howl offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £2.30 −73% £2.30 £2.74 16
United Statesyour region $2.70 −73% $2.70 $3.63 18
Europe (EUR) €2.70 −73% €2.70 €3.11 19
Georgia (USD) $2.70 −73% $2.70 — 15
Brazil R$9.89 −70% R$9.89 — 15
Poland zł11.68 −73% zł11.68 zł17.20 15
Canada CA$12.99 CA$12.99 — 1
Australia A$14.50 A$14.50 — 1
New Zealand NZ$14.75 NZ$14.75 — 1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Howl

✦ AI summary

Play as a deaf Prophet who can predict enemy moves up to six turns ahead in this turn-based tactical puzzle game set in a dark fairy-tale world ravaged by a howling plague. Outmaneuver twisted beasts with strategic arrow shots and abilities like Shadow Step and Smoke Bombs, all rendered in a stunning flowing "living ink" art style that brings the medieval folktale to life.

Howl is a turn-based puzzle/tactical folktale set in the Middle Ages, where a mysterious "howling plague" ravages the land. Any who hear the beasts’ howls turn into feral, hungering beasts themselves – further spreading the curse through their own howls. The Heroine of this tale was born deaf, giving her a unique protection against this curse.Play as a daring combat Prophet with the ability to foretell your enemies’ moves. Plan up to six steps ahead to outmaneuver your enemies. Fire a variety of arrows, such as exploding, lightning, or piercing shots, and use skills like Smoke Bombs and Shadow Step’s Invisibility to kill any beasts who stand in your way. Each type of beast offers its own challenges, with some approaching fast, while others taking more powerful hits or attacking from afar.Howl's visuals are created through "living ink", a flowing art style that paints the story as you play. Carve your way through a dark, fairy-tale world made up of obscure yet magical places where you fight to rid the lands of the howling plague. Howl features a total of 5 chapters, including the free Heart of Rot update, each with a distinct visual atmosphere scored by soothing music.

Heart of Rot – Free Update Chapter

Embark on this side-story to the Capital, a city that long stood as a bastion of hope in a world overrun by howling beasts. The Prophet has heard rumors that the alchemists there have found a cure for the Howl. When she arrives, she finds a city consumed by rot ...Access to this update is FREE for anyone who has bought the Howl base game. You can access this update chapter from the Chapter 3 map at any point after reaching Chapter 3 of the main story. Heart of Rot follows its own storyline, and can be completed either before or after the main Howl story.This update features its own chapter map, new enemies, a new boss level, new environment mechanics, the new Lightning Shot skill (which, once unlocked, can be used in the main game!), and an NPC who fights by your side in later levels.You only need the base game to play the Heart of Rot chapter!Foretell the actions of your enemies in turn-based puzzle/tactics combat.Play through 60 levels across 4 chapters, plus 18 new levels in the free update chapter!Beautifully illustrated in a unique, living ink art style.Outsmart the different wolf species, from fast predators to enormous pack leaders.Unlock and upgrade new skills like Shadow Step, Exploding Shot, and more.Save villagers from the claws – and howls – of the wolves.Plot your route on the world map to uncover new skills and secret paths.

Howl — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Verified
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Howl is a charming turn-based tactical puzzle game with a distinctive oil-paint art style that players consistently praise as beautiful and unique. The core gameplay is satisfying with varied enemy types that encourage tactical thinking, though some find certain levels (particularly DLC content) quite challenging, and completionists may find the overall length of 10-15 hours either fitting or excessive depending on their preferences. Players recommend it as a quality indie experience best enjoyed if you're looking for a casual strategy puzzle game rather than an extensive commitment.

Recommended Sep 1, 2026
what caught my eyes first was the art style of the game! I absolutely adore it. I had so much fun playing it even though I found some levels very hard (looking at you DLC boss)
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Recommended Aug 24, 2026
really neat puzzle game. pure quality
Recommended Jul 27, 2026
One of the puzzle-games, you can jump in with a pleasure, if looking for something tactical and turn based. The greatest features are: - Oil-paint like graphics with pencil strokes and blurring of surrounding, it looks beautiful! - Different enemies on different levels, it's force you to change your tactic of movements & attacks. - Non-standard abilities and features that affect hero (leveling up). Seems they are not so powerful, but give a real boost while playing. Only 1 feature can be marked as a minus for a game: - It's a way too long for the perfectionist like me, who can spend couple of trying just to get 3 stars on a level. - Meaning 10 - 15 pure hrs. of gameplay will be enough for getting pleasure from the game like this. Including all "additional" and "optional' levels, obviously included here. -------------- CONCLUSION: All in All, Howl is a beautiful, non-ordinary & fascinating puzzle-game. If the developers did not follow the now fashionable principle "the more hours in the game you will stay, the better" - then it could have turned out to be the greatest game in it's genre! --------------- VERDICT: 9 Golden Arrows with Brilliant Arrowheads out of 10. Recommended for…
Recommended Jul 9, 2026
Great style, good gameplay.
Recommended May 19, 2026
such a nice strategy game, really enjoyed that moderate difficulty
Recommended Feb 15, 2026
Fun little indie game

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