Making the matter even more frustrating is the fact that Horses is apparently quite good—or at least, it accomplishes what it sets out to do. The content is decidedly uncomfortable but reviews and reactions on social media are largely positive

Horses is not low-effort, throwaway trash, but rather a game that genuinely seeks to provoke consideration and conversations.

From the article.

It’s horrific, not horror.

I doubt it. The dev puts out slop garbage.