Underplayed Gems

The HeartBeat (2020)

The HeartBeat cover
Developer
猫柚工作室
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG
Rating
4.9 of 5, 115 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 47 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A text-based cyberpunk rhythm game where you manage a decaying city under a ticking clock, with experimental mechanics and multiple branching outcomes.

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What players say

Players praise the tension of making life-or-death choices while keeping a virtual heart beating to the rhythm. The game is short and stressful, with multiple endings and an accessible mode for those who want to focus on story. Some note translation issues and a bugged achievement.

Screenshots

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