TMQ Merchandise Shop: Get yourself some stickers or shirts to support the website!

As my readers will know, The Mane Quest is an entirely unmonetized hobby project. If you’d like to show your support and proclaim your horse game enthusiasm to the world, you can now get some cool merch items from RedBubble.

Several variations of the iconic Horse + Controller logo are available on a variety of products such as t-shirts, prints, stickers, tote bags and more.

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Check out some featured products like the ones above right here, or head to the TMQ Shop to apply the designs to a wider variety of items.

If you’re looking for other ways to support The Mane Quest, head right over to our support page.

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Welcome Kelpie: An Unreal Tech Showcase gives us a First Look at Ciri's Horse in The Witcher 4
Welcome Kelpie: An Unreal Tech Showcase gives us a First Look at Ciri's Horse in The Witcher 4

As part of the State of Unreal 2025 event, CD Project Red showed the world exciting new material from their w upcoming fantasy RPG The Witcher 4. The Tech Demo shown at State of Unreal introduces Ciri’s equine companion Kelpie, named after the mythological water horse.

Tiny Horse Game Jam: 8 Adorable New Horse Games you Can Play For Free
Tiny Horse Game Jam: 8 Adorable New Horse Games you Can Play For Free

I always advise people to “make and finish tiny horse games”.

Well, a bunch of community members have taken this to heart in the best of ways: They organized the first official TMQ Tiny Horse Game Jam: Of the 8 resulting games, several were made by people who had never made a game before, but who now made their small but wonderful debut titles available for all to play.

The Ranch of Rivershine is now out in Full Release – and currently 35% off!
The Ranch of Rivershine is now out in Full Release – and currently 35% off!

The Ranch of Rivershine is a standout in the horse game niche for various reasons. I’ve written about the game and talked to developer Éloise Laroche back when the game released its first playable demo in early 2023 and came away with very positive impressions, and from everything I’ve seen, the project has only improved from there. After about two years in Early Access with several game updates and patches, the game has received its final major content updates on May 23rd 2025.

Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori Kickstarter Campaign concludes with over 500k € raised
Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori Kickstarter Campaign concludes with over 500k € raised

After 30 days of campaign and another week of late pledging, the crowdfunding campaign for Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori by Aesir Interactive has officially closed on Friday, April 11th 2025. The total amount raised ended up at €504 798 from 8889 backers, just unlocking the much asked-for stretch goal “Falconers of Mongolia” that promises giving players an option to hunt with an Eagle. 

Tap Derby and Horse Runner DX: Two New Horse Games to Check Out on Steam
Tap Derby and Horse Runner DX: Two New Horse Games to Check Out on Steam

Today we get to look at two recently released horse games that may have flown under your radar.

Both of these games came to my attention because their creators used the TMQ communities to find interested players. They might not fulfill every horse game dream you’ve had, but they’re sure worth a look if you’re willing to try something new and support independent developers at a very affordable price tag.

Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori is now Live on Kickstarter
Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori is now Live on Kickstarter

Windstorm: The Legend of Khiimori is live on Kickstarter now! I would tell you more about what that means for the game and kinds of rewards you can get, but honestly, the campaign page speaks for itself and deserves a look whether or not you plan to back!

Recommended: "The Horse In Stardew Valley Deserves Better. Here’s What ConcernedApe Could Try"
Recommended: "The Horse In Stardew Valley Deserves Better. Here’s What ConcernedApe Could Try"

I’ve made no secret of the fact that I both adore Stardew Valley but also find its horse incredibly underwhelming. It turns out that a recent conversation invigorated someone else in their long-held belief that the Stardew Valley horse could be so much cooler: Over on the Punished Backlog blog, Amanda Tien dives into the many ways in which mechanical and emotional depth could be added to our sadly underdeveloped pixel horse.

“Horses 2025” on PlayStation 5 and The Massive Red Flags in its Trailer and Screenshots
“Horses 2025” on PlayStation 5 and The Massive Red Flags in its Trailer and Screenshots

A PlayStation 5 game by the name of Horses 2025 has recently appeared on the PlayStation Store.  A Cinematic Trailer was posted today via the official PlayStation YouTube Channel. Let’s take a look at why I have serious doubts about the legitimacy of this listing and why I consider it highly unlikely that anyone will get a quality experience out of this.

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