The game is set in the dark world of , where heinous creatures have emerged from underground and villagers are disappearing. Players take control of two mercenaries:
: A hulking human master swordsman who favors melee combat.
Driven by a promise of gold and a vision Caddoc had of a mysterious artifact, the duo embarks on a journey that pits them against the orc-like , minotaurs, and demons. Core Gameplay Mechanics
: The game was explicitly designed as a two-player cooperative experience, available via online play, split-screen, or LAN.
Critical reception was generally mixed, with a Metacritic score around . Hunted: The Demon's Forge Co-op Bits