Welcome, traveler. We are Hurdy-Gurdy Games, an indie game studio with passion for arts and history. Our games are like the sound of a hurdy-gurdy: handcrafted,* a bit weird and grotesque, but inspired by historical sources.

You might already know us as Rhenus Vina Musica. Since 2021, we have been creating our very own game experiences but are also working on educational projects for museums.
Follow us on our mission to bring extraordinary art into pop culture.

E-Mail: joern@hurdy-gurdy-games.com

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*No generative AI is used for our Artworks.

Explore the weird, surreal worlds of the medieval painter Hieronymus Bosch. Encounter grotesque creatures and make use of a variety of historical weapons and alchemy to unravel your families’ mysteries.

A story-driven first-person-action-adventure.

Hieronymus offers a unique setting where the historical reality of the early 16th century merges with the fantastical worlds of Hieronymus Bosch's paintings.

Step into the shoes of Helena van Aken and visit a disturbing, hell-like version of Würzburg during the German Peasants' War.

Take a deep dive into the canals of the historic city of 's-Hertogenbosch and visit the original house of Hieronymus Bosch.

Discover the secret of your father's printing workshop in Cologne while being accompanied by the duplicit trickster and famous magician Dr. Georg Faustus, who shares some of his knowledge of alchemy and the mystical arts.

Carve your path through enchanting environments using your wits, your tools and the help of the fantastical creatures you meet along the way.

Alchemy: Crafted and combined alchemical projectiles can be used to stun creatures, lure them away or influence their behavior in other ways.

Combat: A historical arquebus: deadly but slow and loud. Know your enemies and use it wisely.

Catching, Taming & Interaction: Change the world around you with various magical artifacts or catch monsters and use their abilities.

Exploration: Explore outlandish environments and avoid detection at any cost.