It is my firm belief that everybody living in the southeastern United States will at some point be in close proximity to horses, and I am no exception. So I speak with some authority when I say that there's a really good horse maker on Steam – so good that it makes me want a full-fat horse RPG worthy of this equine character creator.
Unbridled: Horse Designer popped up a few days ago as something of a demo for – I kid you not – Unbridled: That Horse Game, which is more of a horse riding, racing, and raising sim that's still a work-in-progress. I cannot remember how I found it, but its few user reviews seem to be 95% positive for good reason.
I get the feeling that the siloed-off horse designer is also a work-in-progress, but it's already a staggeringly in-depth bit of tech. You can choose from male, female, or gelding horses; customize their personality and favorite snack; and adorn them with several different bridles. It's set to some lovely lo-fi, too. But I didn't truly understand what I'd found until I saw the toggles. Here's a small slice of this veritable horse boutique:
For fun, I spent a few minutes making one horse and then generated a couple of random ones, and they're all pretty convincing. I've dropped those screenshots below for reference. I'm especially fond of the dappling pattern you can get on the body because it's got one of the best textures in the whole demo.
I've seen RPG protagonists with fewer customization options than these horses. If we can't get an RPG where a customized horse is a narrative vehicle for the life stories of a bunch of knights – or something; I'm just spit-balling – I would genuinely love to see this kind of detail lavished on steeds in RPGs like The Witcher 4 and The Elder
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