Messy Hearts (2026)

Developer: Black Heart Games LLC
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual, Indie, Free To Play
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 50 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A quiet, pixel-art visual novel with a cozy surface that slowly reveals an emotionally messy and painful unraveling of a workplace friendship.

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What players say

Players say this is a short, emotionally honest visual novel with pixel art, where choices mostly affect how the main character reacts rather than altering the story. It is currently only Part 1 of the full story, and many await Part 2.

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