The Mane Quest 🐴🎮 Horses in Video Games 🎮🐴
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The Mane Quest is a website dedicated to "horse games" and the portrayal of horses in video games. Always happy to learn about and give feedback to upcoming games with horses! 💖
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created by Alice Ruppert malicedafirenze.bsky.social
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created by Alice Ruppert malicedafirenze.bsky.social
Horse Racing Manager on Steam is enjoying 90% positive reviews and has recently dropped their price a bit to make Early Access more accessible. 😊
If you missed it: www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/10...
If you missed it: www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/10...
November 22, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Horse Racing Manager on Steam is enjoying 90% positive reviews and has recently dropped their price a bit to make Early Access more accessible. 😊
If you missed it: www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/10...
If you missed it: www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/10...
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"I am excited and curious to see the ways in which this game’s success will inevitably shape the future of the horse game niche. I want to live in a world where The Ranch of Rivershine is the start of what Good Horse Games can look like, not the conclusion."
--> you should read my articles btw 😇
--> you should read my articles btw 😇
Review: The Ranch of Rivershine – An Almost Perfect Horse Game and What We can Learn from it — The Mane Quest
I have written about The Ranch of Rivershine on this site on various occasions over the years, but what’s been missing is an actual review of the game. The time for that has definitely come, so let’s ...
www.themanequest.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:13 AM
"I am excited and curious to see the ways in which this game’s success will inevitably shape the future of the horse game niche. I want to live in a world where The Ranch of Rivershine is the start of what Good Horse Games can look like, not the conclusion."
--> you should read my articles btw 😇
--> you should read my articles btw 😇
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Did you know, even though our official announcement was only recently, our artist Anna has actually been sharing behind-the-scenes art insights from our game for months 🤫😇
Check this out! First iteration sketch visuals on the left, mostly final art on the right 🥰
Check this out! First iteration sketch visuals on the left, mostly final art on the right 🥰
before & after for taking care of your horse in our game 🥰 we're making some good progress to bring this game to you! 🐴 🐴 🐴 full process on my patreon #indiegame #cozygame #horse #indiegamedev #2dgame
November 17, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Did you know, even though our official announcement was only recently, our artist Anna has actually been sharing behind-the-scenes art insights from our game for months 🤫😇
Check this out! First iteration sketch visuals on the left, mostly final art on the right 🥰
Check this out! First iteration sketch visuals on the left, mostly final art on the right 🥰
😍NEW ARTICLE 😍Review: The Ranch of Rivershine – An Almost Perfect Horse Game and What We can Learn from it
www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/11...
www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/11...
Review: The Ranch of Rivershine – An Almost Perfect Horse Game and What We can Learn from it — The Mane Quest
I have written about The Ranch of Rivershine on this site on various occasions over the years, but what’s been missing is an actual review of the game. The time for that has definitely come, so let’s ...
www.themanequest.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
😍NEW ARTICLE 😍Review: The Ranch of Rivershine – An Almost Perfect Horse Game and What We can Learn from it
www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/11...
www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/11...
omg so coool!!! 😍😍😍
It's looking really good already, I'm looking forward to seeing more 💖
It's looking really good already, I'm looking forward to seeing more 💖
so this weekend I joined the tiny horse game jam on the @themanequest.com server and took over the animation of our main character unicorn. Painted in Procreate, but rigged and animated in @godotengine.org with the 2D skeleton - still lots to iron out, but it's a walk cycle!
November 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
omg so coool!!! 😍😍😍
It's looking really good already, I'm looking forward to seeing more 💖
It's looking really good already, I'm looking forward to seeing more 💖
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a lot of horse games either force the player to groom/brush their horses outright, or make it a completely optional bonus thing. In Horses of Hoofprint Bay, not brushing your horse before you ride it can lead to saddle sores, and not picking its hooves can lead to abscesses.
A longer look at horse care in our game! 😍
You use the curry comb to remove dirt, but this roughens up the coat. You then use the brush to smooth down the hair again. The game never forces you to clean your horse, but riding while dirty may cause saddle sores!
You use the curry comb to remove dirt, but this roughens up the coat. You then use the brush to smooth down the hair again. The game never forces you to clean your horse, but riding while dirty may cause saddle sores!
November 14, 2025 at 1:12 PM
a lot of horse games either force the player to groom/brush their horses outright, or make it a completely optional bonus thing. In Horses of Hoofprint Bay, not brushing your horse before you ride it can lead to saddle sores, and not picking its hooves can lead to abscesses.
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A longer look at horse care in our game! 😍
You use the curry comb to remove dirt, but this roughens up the coat. You then use the brush to smooth down the hair again. The game never forces you to clean your horse, but riding while dirty may cause saddle sores!
You use the curry comb to remove dirt, but this roughens up the coat. You then use the brush to smooth down the hair again. The game never forces you to clean your horse, but riding while dirty may cause saddle sores!
November 14, 2025 at 12:59 PM
A longer look at horse care in our game! 😍
You use the curry comb to remove dirt, but this roughens up the coat. You then use the brush to smooth down the hair again. The game never forces you to clean your horse, but riding while dirty may cause saddle sores!
You use the curry comb to remove dirt, but this roughens up the coat. You then use the brush to smooth down the hair again. The game never forces you to clean your horse, but riding while dirty may cause saddle sores!
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Horses of Hoofprint Bay was wishlisted 4000 times within two weeks of announcing the game 🥳🥳🥳
We're so excited to show you more soon! What part of the game would you be most interested in seeing more of? 👀
We're so excited to show you more soon! What part of the game would you be most interested in seeing more of? 👀
🐴 ANNOUNCEMENT TRAILER 🐴 Horses of Hoofprint Bay – a lovingly hand-drawn 2D point and click barn buildup game where you take care of horses, train them, and compete for prize money! Breed adorable foals, hire and manage staff, and build the stable of your dreams!
November 14, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Horses of Hoofprint Bay was wishlisted 4000 times within two weeks of announcing the game 🥳🥳🥳
We're so excited to show you more soon! What part of the game would you be most interested in seeing more of? 👀
We're so excited to show you more soon! What part of the game would you be most interested in seeing more of? 👀
if you haven't checked in on Rival Stars Desktop Edition in a while, it might be time 🥰
@themanequest.com big update incoming for Rival Stars desktop edition! store.steampowered.com/news/app/116...
Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition - Update 1.40 - Announcement Two - Steam News
Announcement two for Update 1.40 is here! Check out what’s coming your way in the next update
store.steampowered.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:16 AM
if you haven't checked in on Rival Stars Desktop Edition in a while, it might be time 🥰
Are you interested in more behind-the-scenes looks at Horses of Hoofprint Bay? 👀
Another glimpse behind the scenes of making Horses of Hoofprint Bay: We're currently improving on the horse trader visuals. While parts of the game were polished for the announcement trailer, a lot of features currently still consist of sketches and placeholders! (see alt text for more info!)
November 12, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Are you interested in more behind-the-scenes looks at Horses of Hoofprint Bay? 👀
💸 NEWS ARTICLE 💸 Animal Fest is live on Steam now, and lots of Horse Games are on Discount
www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/11...
www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/11...
Animal Fest is live on Steam now, and lots of Horse Games are on Discount — The Mane Quest
Steam’s “Animal Fest” is happening right now, and quite a few horse games are part of it – meaning, a lot of them are on discount. Here’s some tips for what to check out, along with links to my review...
www.themanequest.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:38 AM
💸 NEWS ARTICLE 💸 Animal Fest is live on Steam now, and lots of Horse Games are on Discount
www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/11...
www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/11...
Are you ready for Animal Fest the coming week? 👀
We‘ll be part of Steam‘s animal fest the coming week 😍😍
Make sure to check Steam tomorrow for a lot of discounts on cozy animal-focused game experiences… and maybe tell your friends about Horses of Hoofprint Bay 👀
Make sure to check Steam tomorrow for a lot of discounts on cozy animal-focused game experiences… and maybe tell your friends about Horses of Hoofprint Bay 👀
November 9, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Are you ready for Animal Fest the coming week? 👀
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this is me with "what horses do and don't do"
October 22, 2025 at 8:41 PM
this is me with "what horses do and don't do"
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I'm not sure my non-horsey audience is appreciating what is happening in this clip. Are people generally aware that
a) horses are social animals and groom each other, i.e. scratch each other's backs with their mouths
and b) that that behavior has probably never been represented in a video game?
a) horses are social animals and groom each other, i.e. scratch each other's backs with their mouths
and b) that that behavior has probably never been represented in a video game?
In the yard overview in our game, horses are quite tiny. That won't stop us from making them as adorable as we possibly can 😤
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October 22, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I'm not sure my non-horsey audience is appreciating what is happening in this clip. Are people generally aware that
a) horses are social animals and groom each other, i.e. scratch each other's backs with their mouths
and b) that that behavior has probably never been represented in a video game?
a) horses are social animals and groom each other, i.e. scratch each other's backs with their mouths
and b) that that behavior has probably never been represented in a video game?
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I'm working on my Ranch of Rivershine review, so I read this interview again and I would very much like everyone to read it because it is honestly so inspiring, and I want every other game developer to learn from Éloise and make good horse games thank you
www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/7/...
www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/7/...
“I Hope the Horse Game Genre will Continue to Grow” – Reflecting on Five Years of Making The Ranch of Rivershine with Éloïse Laroche — The Mane Quest
The Ranch of Rivershine stands out among the horse game niche. I’ve followed Rivershine and its creator Éloise Laroche of Cozy Bee Games for years and previously featured them on TMQ on multiple occas...
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November 9, 2025 at 11:56 AM
I'm working on my Ranch of Rivershine review, so I read this interview again and I would very much like everyone to read it because it is honestly so inspiring, and I want every other game developer to learn from Éloise and make good horse games thank you
www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/7/...
www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/7/...
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Is #pitchyagame a thing over here?
Let me (once again) introduce Horses of Hoofprint Bay:
🏡2D Stable Management
🐴Horse care, training & breeding
🏆Ride in competitions for prizes
🎨100% hand-drawn and made by horse girls
Let me (once again) introduce Horses of Hoofprint Bay:
🏡2D Stable Management
🐴Horse care, training & breeding
🏆Ride in competitions for prizes
🎨100% hand-drawn and made by horse girls
November 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Is #pitchyagame a thing over here?
Let me (once again) introduce Horses of Hoofprint Bay:
🏡2D Stable Management
🐴Horse care, training & breeding
🏆Ride in competitions for prizes
🎨100% hand-drawn and made by horse girls
Let me (once again) introduce Horses of Hoofprint Bay:
🏡2D Stable Management
🐴Horse care, training & breeding
🏆Ride in competitions for prizes
🎨100% hand-drawn and made by horse girls
The winners of the Horse Racing Manager giveaway have been chosen! Commenters Rose, Emily and Aywren will receive a key! If that's you, please make sure to check your email (including your spam folder!) for a message from [email protected] 🥰
NEWS ARTICLE: Horse Racing Manager is Out Now in Early Access! Key Giveaway & Developer Q&A
www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/10...
www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/10...
Horse Racing Manager is Out Now in Early Access! Key Giveaway & Developer Q&A — The Mane Quest
Horse Racing Manager is a 2D Management Game where you run your own racing stables, breed and train horses, and manage staff. Since its announcement, the project has grown and evolved – adding Harness...
www.themanequest.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:46 AM
The winners of the Horse Racing Manager giveaway have been chosen! Commenters Rose, Emily and Aywren will receive a key! If that's you, please make sure to check your email (including your spam folder!) for a message from [email protected] 🥰
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Two Bavarian studios, @thoglistudios.com and @pixel-maniacs.bsky.social, have announced their new game projects around Halloween: A horse game homage, including horse expert @themanequest.com, and a horror culinary quest respectively.
www.gamesmarket.global/cozy-or-spoo...
www.gamesmarket.global/cozy-or-spoo...
Cozy or Spooky? Two Bavarian Game Announcements Have it All
Two Bavarian game studios, Thogli Games from Fürstenfeldbruck and Pixel Maniacs from Nuremberg, have announced their new game projects around Halloween: A horse game hommage, including horse game expe...
www.gamesmarket.global
November 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Two Bavarian studios, @thoglistudios.com and @pixel-maniacs.bsky.social, have announced their new game projects around Halloween: A horse game homage, including horse expert @themanequest.com, and a horror culinary quest respectively.
www.gamesmarket.global/cozy-or-spoo...
www.gamesmarket.global/cozy-or-spoo...
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Have you heard about how Horses of Hoofprint Bay came to be? 😍😍😍
Head over to @themanequest.com for the full story of community coming together to make magic happen 💖
www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/10...
Head over to @themanequest.com for the full story of community coming together to make magic happen 💖
www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/10...
Exclusive Game Announcement: Horses of Hoofprint Bay, a 2D Stable Management Game Inspired by My Childhood Favorite Horse Game — The Mane Quest
I have very special news to share today: Horses of Hoofprint Bay is a brand new upcoming horse game that’s incredibly special and dear to me for various reasons I’ll tell you all about below. But fi...
www.themanequest.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Have you heard about how Horses of Hoofprint Bay came to be? 😍😍😍
Head over to @themanequest.com for the full story of community coming together to make magic happen 💖
www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/10...
Head over to @themanequest.com for the full story of community coming together to make magic happen 💖
www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/10...
Hello I try telling literally everyone so this isn‘t on me 😇
But glad you found it, welcome to the horse game side of the internet 😄❤️
But glad you found it, welcome to the horse game side of the internet 😄❤️
October 30, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Hello I try telling literally everyone so this isn‘t on me 😇
But glad you found it, welcome to the horse game side of the internet 😄❤️
But glad you found it, welcome to the horse game side of the internet 😄❤️
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Check out this lovely article Alice wrote about us! can you believe that origin story?! everything fell into place perfectly 💚
NEW ARTICLE AND IT'S A REALLY IMPORTANT ONE 😱🐴 Exclusive Game Announcement: Horses of Hoofprint Bay, a 2D Stable Management Game Inspired by My Childhood Favorite Horse Game
www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/10...
www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/10...
Exclusive Game Announcement: Horses of Hoofprint Bay, a 2D Stable Management Game Inspired by My Childhood Favorite Horse Game — The Mane Quest
I have very special news to share today: Horses of Hoofprint Bay is a brand new upcoming horse game that’s incredibly special and dear to me for various reasons I’ll tell you all about below. But fi...
www.themanequest.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Check out this lovely article Alice wrote about us! can you believe that origin story?! everything fell into place perfectly 💚
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Here's how this whole adventure came to be PLEASE have a look the origin story is kind of amazing okay
NEW ARTICLE AND IT'S A REALLY IMPORTANT ONE 😱🐴 Exclusive Game Announcement: Horses of Hoofprint Bay, a 2D Stable Management Game Inspired by My Childhood Favorite Horse Game
www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/10...
www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/10...
Exclusive Game Announcement: Horses of Hoofprint Bay, a 2D Stable Management Game Inspired by My Childhood Favorite Horse Game — The Mane Quest
I have very special news to share today: Horses of Hoofprint Bay is a brand new upcoming horse game that’s incredibly special and dear to me for various reasons I’ll tell you all about below. But fi...
www.themanequest.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Here's how this whole adventure came to be PLEASE have a look the origin story is kind of amazing okay
NEW ARTICLE AND IT'S A REALLY IMPORTANT ONE 😱🐴 Exclusive Game Announcement: Horses of Hoofprint Bay, a 2D Stable Management Game Inspired by My Childhood Favorite Horse Game
www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/10...
www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/10...
Exclusive Game Announcement: Horses of Hoofprint Bay, a 2D Stable Management Game Inspired by My Childhood Favorite Horse Game — The Mane Quest
I have very special news to share today: Horses of Hoofprint Bay is a brand new upcoming horse game that’s incredibly special and dear to me for various reasons I’ll tell you all about below. But fi...
www.themanequest.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
NEW ARTICLE AND IT'S A REALLY IMPORTANT ONE 😱🐴 Exclusive Game Announcement: Horses of Hoofprint Bay, a 2D Stable Management Game Inspired by My Childhood Favorite Horse Game
www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/10...
www.themanequest.com/blog/2025/10...
There's gonna be an incredibly exciting game announcement tomorrow, please keep an eye on this!! 👀
Friends, we are getting ready for the big reveal 😱
Here's where you'll find our Announcement Trailer around this time tomorrow 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwCP...
Here's where you'll find our Announcement Trailer around this time tomorrow 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwCP...
Horse Game Announcement Trailer 🐴💕
YouTube video by thogli studios
www.youtube.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
There's gonna be an incredibly exciting game announcement tomorrow, please keep an eye on this!! 👀
I've finally made a bit of progress on my Rivershine review draft today (~800 words)! I know this is taking ages (sorry) but I've been way too busy the past few weeks and especially the weekends where I usually do my non-urgent TMQ website work. Thanks for your patience, y'all ❤️
October 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM
I've finally made a bit of progress on my Rivershine review draft today (~800 words)! I know this is taking ages (sorry) but I've been way too busy the past few weeks and especially the weekends where I usually do my non-urgent TMQ website work. Thanks for your patience, y'all ❤️