Forgotten Hill Surgery

About This Game

Forgotten Hill: Surgery, developed by FM Studio, is a chilling point-and-click horror adventure and the third chapter in the Forgotten Hill series, following Forgotten Hill: Fall and Forgotten Hill: Puppeteer. You wake up in a cold, decrepit room in Colonel McMillan’s Surgery Clinic, with vague memories of past horrors and a desperate need to escape. The game immerses you in a grotesque world filled with strange characters, like a menacing nurse and a fetus-like creature, as you solve intricate puzzles to uncover the clinic’s dark secrets. With its hand-drawn, unsettling art and haunting atmosphere, this game is ideal for horror enthusiasts, puzzle solvers, and players who love deep, story-driven experiences. Rated for ages 12 and up due to moderate fantasy violence and blood, it’s a gripping journey that tests your wits and nerves. Can you survive the clinic’s terrors?

How to Play

Playing Forgotten Hill: Surgery is intuitive but demands sharp observation and creative thinking. Here’s how it works:

• Explore the Clinic: Click or tap to navigate rooms, from hospital cells to experiment labs, using arrows to move between scenes. Interact with objects like drawers, posters, or machines to find clues.
• Collect and Use Items: Click on items like keys, marbles, or a hammer to add them to your inventory. Use or combine them with other objects or doors to solve puzzles. For example, use a key on a drawer or a hammer to break a glass cylinder.
• Solve Puzzles: Tackle varied riddles, such as arranging skulls to match a poster, entering codes (e.g., 10421 from a calendar), or aligning metal disks (Eye, Mouse, Scalpel, Fly, Sun) on a machine. Some puzzles involve mini-games, like outsmarting a cheating gambler with a magnet.
• Unravel the Story: Progress through the clinic by solving puzzles to unlock new areas, gathering clues about the Forgotten Hill lore, like the connection between the surgeon and the puppeteer.
• Use Hints: If stuck, use the hint system (available via ads in free versions or included in premium versions) for guidance without spoiling solutions. There’s no time limit, allowing you to explore at your own pace. Be cautious—one wrong move, like touching a spider, can lead to jump scares or death, but you’ll resume from the last checkpoint. Backtracking is often required, so revisit rooms after key discoveries.

Platforms

Forgotten Hill: Surgery is accessible across multiple devices:

• Mobile: iOS and Android devices, including phones and tablets
• Tablet: iPad, Android tablets, and similar devices
• PC/Computer: Any web browser on Windows, macOS, or Linux (compatible with Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, and more)
• Chrome Extension: Available via the Chrome Web Store for offline play
• Steam: A premium version with enhanced features and no ads The browser version on Skipthegame, Poki, Y8, or platforms like GamePix and Newgrounds requires no downloads or logins—just open the game and start playing. Mobile apps and the Chrome extension support offline play, though some users report occasional crashes on older devices, fixed in updates like the 2021 iOS fix for iPhone 12. The Steam version offers a polished experience. The game uses HTML5, replacing its original Flash format for modern compatibility.

Pop Groups

Forgotten Hill: Surgery appeals to a wide audience, but these groups are especially drawn to it:

• Horror Fans: Players who enjoy creepy games like Forgotten Hill: The Wardrobe or Rusty Lake will love the unsettling clinic setting and eerie lore.
• Puzzle Enthusiasts: Fans of point-and-click adventures like The Room or escape room games will appreciate the intricate, sometimes challenging puzzles.
• Story-Driven Gamers: Those who enjoy dark narratives, similar to Forgotten Hill Disillusion, will be hooked by the clinic’s mysteries.
• Teens and Adults: Rated for ages 12 and up due to moderate fantasy violence and blood, it’s ideal for older kids and adults who enjoy spooky thrills.
• Escape Room Fans: Players who love solving complex puzzles in mysterious settings will find the clinic’s escape-room vibe engaging.

More Games Like This

If you’re hooked on Forgotten Hill: Surgery, try these similar games for more horror or puzzle fun:

• Forgotten Hill: The Wardrobe (Skipthegames): An FM Studio horror game with five eerie chapters centered on a mysterious wardrobe, blending puzzles and storytelling.
• Forgotten Hill: Puppeteer (Poki): The second Forgotten Hill chapter, set in a creepy puppet theater, with challenging point-and-click puzzles.
• Forgotten Hill Disillusion: The Library (Poki): An FM Studio title with haunting puzzles in a grotesque museum setting.
• Little Cabin in the Woods (Poki): An FM Studio point-and-click adventure with spooky puzzles and a chilling atmosphere.
• Rusty Lake: Roots (CrazyGames): A point-and-click horror game with dark puzzles and a deep narrative, ideal for Forgotten Hill fans.

These games offer a mix of horror, puzzles, and immersive storytelling to keep the chills coming.

Developer

Forgotten Hill: Surgery was developed by FM Studio, an indie team known for crafting atmospheric horror and puzzle games. Their portfolio includes Forgotten Hill: Fall, Puppeteer, Surgery, Disillusion, and Memento titles like Love Beyond and Buried Things, all available on Poki, Steam, and forgotten-hill.com. FM Studio is praised for its grotesque hand-drawn art, intricate puzzles, and eerie narratives, with Surgery being a standout in the series. They engage with players through walkthroughs and quick bug fixes, ensuring a polished experience. Contact them at info@forgotten-hill.com for support.

Features

Forgotten Hill: Surgery is packed with features that make it a gripping horror adventure:

• Creepy Atmosphere: Hand-drawn visuals and eerie sounds create a haunting clinic setting, with details like bloody handprints and flickering lights.
• Challenging Puzzles: Solve varied riddles, from code-breaking (e.g., 1635 on a door) to arranging disks or outsmarting a gambler, requiring creative thinking.
• Rich Storyline: Uncover the dark lore of Forgotten Hill, including connections to the puppeteer and Colonel McMillan, through clues and documents.
• Hint System: Get nudges for tricky puzzles via ads in free versions or included in premium versions, preventing frustration.
• Multilingual Support: Available in nine languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese, and Korean.
• Offline Play: Enjoy the game without Wi-Fi on mobile apps, the Chrome extension, or Steam.
• Free and Premium Options: Browser versions are free with ads; Steam and ad-free mobile versions cost a small fee.
• Cross-Platform Support: Play on mobile, tablet, PC, or Steam with seamless performance. Some players note intrusive ads in free versions, but the premium Steam version eliminates this issue.

Controls

The controls are simple and intuitive across devices:

• Mouse (PC): Click to interact with objects, navigate rooms, or select inventory items. Click and drag to use items on puzzles or doors.
• Touchscreen (Mobile/Tablet): Tap to interact with objects, move between rooms, or select inventory items. Tap and drag to use items or solve puzzles.
• Hint Button: Click or tap the hint button (via ads in free versions or included in premium versions) for puzzle guidance. The controls are designed for ease, though some players report occasional popup freezes, fixed in updates like the 2021 Android patch.

Release Date

Forgotten Hill: Surgery launched on December 21, 2016, on forgotten-hill.com and Newgrounds, with mobile app releases on iOS and Google Play on January 4, 2017. The Steam version, including enhanced features, launched on October 18, 2024, alongside other Forgotten Hill titles. Updates as recent as November 2024 fixed bugs, such as disk puzzle glitches and iPhone 12 compatibility issues, ensuring a smooth experience.

FAQ

Q: Is Forgotten Hill: Surgery free to play?
A: Yes, browser versions on Skipthegame, Poki, and Y8 are free with ads. Steam and ad-free mobile versions require a small purchase, with in-app options for hints.

Q: Can I play offline?
A: Yes, mobile apps, the Chrome extension, and Steam versions support offline play, ideal for gaming anywhere.

Q: Is this game suitable for kids?
A: It’s rated for ages 12 and up due to moderate fantasy violence and blood, suitable for teens with parental guidance but not young children.

Q: How long is the game?
A: The game takes about one to two hours to complete, depending on puzzle-solving speed. Some players finish in ten minutes using walkthroughs, but exploring fully is more rewarding.

Q: What if I get stuck on a puzzle?
A: Use the hint system (via ads in free versions or included in premium versions) or check walkthroughs on forgotten-hill.com. Puzzles like the skull or disk alignment can be tricky.

Q: Are there ads in the game?
A: Browser versions include ads, which can interrupt gameplay for hints. Steam and ad-free mobile versions eliminate ads for a smoother experience.

Q: Can I play on multiple devices?
A: Yes, play on mobile, tablet, PC, or Steam via browser or apps. Progress may not sync unless linked to an account.

Q: How does it connect to other Forgotten Hill games?
A: It’s the third chapter, following Fall and Puppeteer, revealing lore about the puppeteer and surgeon being brothers. Playing in release order enhances the story.

Q: Are there similar games on Skipthegame?
A: Try Forgotten Hill: The Wardrobe or Funny Heroes Emergency on Skipthegame for more horror or lighter fun, respectively.