HOPE 01 (2026)

Developer: Bending Boy Games
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Early Access
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 175 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 9.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A work-in-progress action adventure RPG that feels like an ambitious but incomplete journey you're exploring alongside its developers.

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What players say

A 2D side-scrolling extraction shooter with a large handcrafted interconnected map and Resident Evil-style combat, stretched thin by scarce upgrade materials and padded kill-and-collect quests. Players agree the controls take getting used to and death comes fast, while long-time early access players say the solo dev stays active and more content is planned.

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