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Sound of Horses

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94%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
atmosphere, stability
94% User Score Based on 125 reviews

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Sound of Horses is a single player open world simulation game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Vanilla Sky Productions AB and was released on November 28, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Sound of Horses is a story-driven horseback adventure that grows over time during Early Access. Your journey begins in the peaceful Homeland and slowly leads into something deeper. Create your own rider and horse, explore open landscapes filled with everyday life and quiet mysteries, and meet memorable characters who shape your journey. What’s included in Episode 1Episode 1 introduces the world…

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 125 reviews
story31 positive mentions
atmosphere3 negative mentions
  • The game delivers a nostalgic and cozy horse-riding experience reminiscent of older horse games like Star Stable Online and Starshine Legacy, with beautiful, vibrant graphics and immersive sound design.
  • NPCs are lively and well-animated, providing a sense of a living world; the horse animations and controls are fluid and enjoyable, including unique features such as horse feeding, drinking, swimming, and wagon driving.
  • The story is engaging and well-paced with charming characters and an intriguing plot, enhanced by a large, open world that encourages exploration and discovery.
  • Limited character and horse customization options, including the inability to freely name characters or choose non-female rider genders, which frustrates players seeking more personalization.
  • Some mechanical issues such as occasionally janky or stiff off-horse controls, slow and sometimes frustrating camera movements, and difficult jump timing, along with some awkward horse animations (notably the horse's hindquarters).
  • The use of AI-generated voices for NPC dialogue is widely disliked for feeling unnatural and jarring, and the dialogue writing can be overly explicit or robotic; additionally, quest markers and UI elements like map and controls sometimes lack polish or clarity.
  • story
    97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is generally praised for being immersive, charming, and well-balanced with exploration, featuring engaging quests and a cozy, horse-centered atmosphere that evokes nostalgia. While some find certain plotlines or dialogue uneven and quests somewhat simple or repetitive, many appreciate the compelling characters, unfolding mysteries, and the game's inviting pacing. Players look forward to more content, side quests, and deeper story developments, though a few desire more customization and non-linear gameplay options.

    • “The story really drew me in and the characters are compelling.”
    • “Riding my horse around a beautiful island, befriending the townsfolk, and discovering the plot while participating in some unique events and experiences brought me a lot of joy for only 7 hours of playtime (and counting :)).”
    • “Storytelling (8/10): I really liked how you were immersed and smoothly guided (mostly by Lily) throughout the game.”
    • “I didn't feel like there was any reward to keep me engaged with quests, and I wasn't a fan of some of the textures either, along with the horse options being a bit strange and unrealistic.”
    • “Some quests felt skipped over; I think there was supposed to be a quest for Lazarus that got backburnered and never returned to.”
    • “The dialogue gets clunkier the farther into the chapter; it can't decide whether to over-explain or be vague about the story in progress.”
  • graphics
    49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally praised for their nostalgic, charming simplicity reminiscent of early Star Stable, featuring polished horse models and beautiful landscapes that run smoothly even on modest hardware. While some note occasional minor visual quirks, such as janky horse movements or less realistic horse models, the overall art style is appreciated for its cozy, clean aesthetic that balances performance and visual appeal without aiming for hyper-realism. Many players enjoy the blend of familiar, nostalgic visuals with modern polish, making it an engaging and visually pleasing experience.

    • “The graphics are gorgeous, and both the character and horse customization options are impressive, letting you create a look and companion that feel personal and unique.”
    • “The graphics for the landscapes and especially the water are beautiful.”
    • “The visuals and sound design are just perfect, feeling familiar yet modernized to a beautiful quality.”
    • “The horse graphics are particularly bad, with the right side of the hindquarters dipping so low that, in any gait higher than a canter, it looks like the horse is trying to become 'shawty with them apple-bottom jeans.'”
    • “The graphics look dirty and the horses' movements seem janky and uncoordinated.”
    • “The game basically has Star Stable Online's old graphics, so if you're looking for a game with pure nostalgia, this is it.”
  • music
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its calm, soothing, and immersive qualities that enhance ambiance and nostalgia, especially with its natural horse and environmental sounds. However, some players find the music tracks short and inconsistent, with occasional mismatches in style and a desire for more varied loops or sound effects to prevent monotony during exploration. Overall, the sound design complements the visuals and atmosphere, though it could benefit from greater musical variety.

    • “The minute the game loaded up the title page and I heard the music, I was pulled back in time to when I first started playing Star Stable Online.”
    • “I appreciate the difference in ambiance and music between day and nighttime and the way the hoofbeats sound different depending on the terrain.”
    • “From the moment the music begins and the first hoofbeats echo through the world, you can tell this experience was crafted with true passion for horses and the serenity they bring.”
    • “What is with the abundance of loud, clear bird calls and songs when I'm standing in the middle of the town center?”
    • “The music tracks are short and inconsistent; the sound design is good but not strong enough to carry the experience without music.”
    • “There either needs to be more musical loops or more sound effects, my mind starts wandering when I'm hoofing it from one side of the island to another.”
  • gameplay
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally smooth, intuitive, and fluid, especially in horse riding and jumping mechanics, offering a pleasant blend of exploration and story-driven quests. However, some controls can feel wonky or restrictive—like difficulty turning backwards during the "bucking" mechanic—and there are occasional issues with camera and textures. Despite these flaws, players find the overall experience wholesome and engaging, with potential for improvement in horse management and gameplay depth.

    • “It was such a lovely balance between free exploration and story-driven gameplay, where if you wanted to you could just go from quest to quest but there was nothing to impede learning the routes around the map, finding beautiful photo spots or spending time just spinning the camera around to see the elegant strides of your horse.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics feel instantly intuitive—especially for PC gamers—making it easy to jump right in and start exploring.”
    • “I really like the horse mechanics and how fluid the riding controls are.”
    • “Some of the controls are a little wonky; the 'bucking' mechanic (where you have to have your horse kick down the planks) was kind of a nightmare because lining up was so unnecessarily difficult since you can't turn while going backwards (your horse will just walk forward, cancelling out your input).”
    • “I didn't feel like there was any reward to keep me engaged with quests, and I wasn't a fan of some of the textures either, along with the horse options being a bit strange and unrealistic.”
    • “Game mechanics get a 6/10 rating, specifically pointing out issues with the camera and controls.”
  • atmosphere
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its charming, warm, and comfy vibe, reminiscent of early 2000s horse games and claymation styles. Players appreciate the smooth horse animations, relaxing riding experience, and intriguing, horse-centric story that blends magic and mystery while feeling grounded and nostalgic. Overall, the atmosphere successfully evokes a sense of nostalgia and freedom, especially for horse enthusiasts.

    • “I have only completed day 4 of episode 1 so far, but absolutely loving the atmosphere and the quests as they become more and more intriguing. I used to play Star Stable and love horse-centric stories with unraveling plots of magic and mystery that are still grounded in reality; this definitely scratches that itch!”
    • “Overall, this game is looking great so far and has a really comfy atmosphere.”
    • “Atmosphere reminds me of claymation for some reason.”
    • “The towns are charming, the atmosphere is warm, and riding around feels smooth and relaxing.”
    • “The atmosphere is very reminiscent of early 2000s horse games (visually closest to the Star Stable Seasonal Riders games + early Star Stable Online) that is fairly charming and immediately makes itself appealing if you grew up with these games at all.”
  • emotional
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game emotionally wholesome and heartwarming, appreciating its cozy atmosphere and the emotional bond it fosters, especially through its storytelling and depiction of horses. While some found certain plot elements unsettling and noted minor technical issues, the overall emotional impact is uplifting and filled with genuine care and curiosity.

    • “It is wholesome, very interactive, and had a wonderful and curious story.”
    • “This game made me emotional at times when I followed the story and I was awestruck with the amount of love Lola & Anders have put into the game.”
    • “It’s rare to find a game that captures not just the beauty of horses, but the emotional bond they inspire—and Sound of Horses does exactly that.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is mixed, with some users experiencing static, immobile NPCs and occasional glitches like disappearing wagons or frozen animations. However, others report smooth performance with responsive NPCs and no noticeable bugs. Overall, stability appears inconsistent across different playthroughs.

    • “When I played, it had no glitches or bugs.”
    • “The NPCs are not buggy and are actually fast enough so you don't have to go slow and wait for them; instead, they will wait for you!”
    • “Static people and animals in the town - people and animals standing like statues except for the occasional horse and buggy flying through town. One cat was trotting but was trotting in place. I would love to see people walking down the street as you would see in an ordinary town.”
    • “There are some spots on the map that were a bit buggy.”
    • “And if I return to safe ground, it just glitches out and leaves me without the wagon but harness still attached and pulling against reins.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is well-optimized, running smoothly at high frame rates (200+ FPS) without bugs, though some users suggest adding an option to limit frame rates for lower-end systems. Despite efforts to emulate high-end graphics, performance remains strong without sacrificing creativity.

    • “It runs smoothly and I haven't experienced any bugs so far.”
    • “Imagine my surprise when I did a performance test in the game's settings and I was running at an easy 200+ fps.”
    • “My only suggestion would be the option to limit the amount of frame rates being used in-game, just in case for people with lower performance settings like low-end laptops and such.”
    • “Horse games try so hard to create graphics like Red Dead Redemption 2 nowadays, often sacrificing performance and creativity.”
    • “My only suggestion would be the option to limit the amount of frame rates being used in game, just in case for people with lower performance settings like low-end laptops and such.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game received mixed reactions, with some users finding it funny and engaging, while others felt it was neither funny nor endearing. Overall, the humor may appeal differently depending on individual tastes.

    • “It's not funny or endearing.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users appreciate the character development for its appealing and well-designed characters, particularly the horses, which contribute to an enjoyable and nostalgic experience. The positive animations and detailed design enhance the overall engagement with the characters.

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Sound of Horses is a open world simulation game with fantasy theme.

Sound of Horses is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 7 hours playing Sound of Horses.

Sound of Horses was released on November 28, 2025.

Sound of Horses was developed by Vanilla Sky Productions AB.

Sound of Horses has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its atmosphere.

Sound of Horses is a single player game.

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