Game Overview
A quiet rural life sits at the heart of this open-ended horse simulation, where the stable is only the beginning of a much broader routine. Unbridled: That Horse Game focuses on building a relationship with horses you create, buy, train, and eventually sell, while earning a living around a small old-town community. Its mood is relaxed and personal rather than relentlessly competitive, letting players set their own priorities between riding, care, work, and customization. As an Early Access project, it also carries the appeal of a game still being shaped alongside its community.
Horse creation is the centerpiece, offering extensive control over coats, markings, colors, manes, and other visual traits so that each animal can feel genuinely yours. Daily care involves feeding, grooming, and maintaining horses through approachable systems grounded in believable stable routines, while riding-school sessions help develop skills for tougher challenges and possible competition-focused play. Players can build their own obstacle layouts to practice on courses tailored to a horse’s needs, then switch things up with mounted archery that asks for timing, control, and accuracy at speed. Away from the saddle, gardening provides crops, flowers, and feed to sell or use, while mining and woodcutting offer additional jobs for money and materials.
What separates it from more structured equestrian games is the willingness to let stable management spill into a modest life-sim sandbox. Visiting NPCs and shops in town, trading horses through different sources, and balancing practical work with training gives the experience a slower, self-directed rhythm. The custom course builder and detailed horse appearance tools should especially suit players who enjoy making their own routines rather than following a fixed campaign. Fans of Horse Riding Tales, Ranch of Rivershine, or cozy simulation games with a stronger horse-care focus should find plenty to like, though players expecting a fully finished, competition-heavy riding simulator should keep its evolving Early Access status in mind.
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Installation
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to Unbridled: That Horse Game.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
System Requirements
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 (6th generation or equivalent, 64-bit required)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4 GB VRAM or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 10 GB available space
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Unbridled: That Horse Game (v0.2.0.2)?
After extracting Unbridled: That Horse Game (v0.2.0.2), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 7.24 GB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
This game requires Version 11. Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.