The Third Pig

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The Third Pig is a single player survival puzzle game with a horror theme. It was developed by PopsArcade and was released on March 28, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

If you play, please leave a rating.The Third Pig is a short survival horror game inspired the the story of The Three Little Pigs. After your brothers are killed by Mr. Wolf and a mysterious associate you wake up to find yourself trapped in your own home and must use your wits and determination to survive. Do you have what it takes to escape? The Third Pig takes inspiration from survival h…

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Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews

graphics13 positive mentions

Great atmospheric and unique black and white art style with occasional color highlights that creates a classic survival horror vibe.
Fun, quick, and enjoyable puzzle and stealth gameplay with nostalgic tank controls and fixed camera angles reminiscent of old PS1 survival horror games.
Engaging story twist and voice acting that adds charm and depth to this short indie horror game, making it a memorable experience despite its length.

The tank controls and frequently shifting fixed camera angles create disorientation and frustration, making navigation and avoiding the wolf challenging.
The wolf AI can be inconsistent or buggy at times, leading to moments where players can get stuck or become frustrated by being trapped in corners.
The game is very short with straightforward and linear puzzles, which may feel too simple or leave players wanting more content or extended gameplay.

graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features striking graphics with a distinctive retro, black-and-white PSX-inspired aesthetic that evokes a classic horror film and twisted fairy tale atmosphere. Its minimalist color palette, combined with occasional color accents, effectively enhances mood and highlights key elements, creating an immersive and unsettling visual experience. Overall, the art style is widely praised for its creativity, atmosphere, and ability to complement the game's narrative and tone.
- “The black-and-white aesthetic gives a classic horror film feel; you can tell that you’re trapped in a twisted fairy tale gone wrong.”
- “The art style is the real star here, with uncomfortable and off-putting character designs and a monochrome color scheme with occasional splashes of color.”
- “Loved the grainy black and white aesthetic and how cleverly a relatively small map was used.”
- “The graphics are pretty simple in every way, but the aesthetics and atmosphere are well executed.”
- “The art style features uncomfortable and off-putting character designs, with a monochrome color scheme and occasional splashes of color.”
- “Though free, the graphics are only pretty decent.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story offers a fresh, intriguing twist on the classic tale of the Three Little Pigs, enriched by engaging voice acting and a distinctive art style. While the narrative is simple and short, it effectively captivates players and leaves many wanting more exploration of the backstory. Overall, users appreciate the creative reinterpretation and hope for expanded content in the future.
- “I loved the voice acting, the art style, short but sweet inspired story and even though with a short play time - I am invested to see more of the backstory if the developer decides to make another game following this story line.”
- “Pretty cool twist on the original story with some really interesting characters.”
- “As a story most of us have heard as kids (the three little pigs), seeing this new angle of it is very fun and I am excited to see more releases and twists by popsarcade!”
- “Re1 camera angles with a blind wolf and a fetch quest simulator.”
- “But end for the story”
- “The third pig is a short puzzle horror that didn't disappoint, especially given its free price tag, the story was simple but iconic and the puzzles were pretty linear, making it more of a survival task between locations rather than a puzzle game.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is generally praised for being immersive and creative, with effective use of aesthetics and colors to enhance tension and stealth elements. While some find it engaging and enjoyable, others feel it can be bland or occasionally undermined by gameplay issues. Overall, the atmosphere contributes positively to the experience despite some inconsistencies.
- “I loved the atmosphere of everything.”
- “Great game with a fun and creative atmosphere.”
- “I love the atmosphere where you are constantly put on your toes and having to be stealthy.”
- “I think the game is just fine. A lot of the time, the wolf would walk right past me or just ignore me in general. As well as the terrible Resident Evil 1 brick controls, the atmosphere and puzzles are good but it just is bland.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is classic and old school, featuring a simple avoid-the-antagonist mechanic without much depth or defensive options. Despite its simplicity and short length, it effectively combines survival horror elements with folk tales, offering an enjoyable experience with potential for further development.
- “I hope the developer continues to explore this direction in future releases, as the combination of classic survival horror gameplay and familiar folk tales is a lot of fun.”
- “The gameplay is certainly not very deep with a basic avoid the antagonist approach; I tend to like a little more power to defend myself personally, but given the short length of the game it was certainly not a deal breaker.”
- “The gameplay is certainly not very deep with a basic avoid the antagonist approach. I tend to like a little more power to defend myself personally, but given the short length of the game it was certainly not a deal breaker.”
- “Very old school in its gameplay.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is praised for its realism and quality, contributing significantly to an immersive and authentic atmosphere alongside the house and characters.
- “The music, the house itself, and the characters all felt real.”
- “Great music.”
humor
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The humor in the game, particularly the ending, was noted for its ability to make players laugh, adding a lighthearted and enjoyable touch to the experience.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is largely conveyed through a striking art style featuring uncomfortable and off-putting character designs, complemented by a monochrome color scheme with selective splashes of color, which enhances the overall atmosphere.