Underplayed Gems

Don't Get Your Hopes Up (2025)

Don't Get Your Hopes Up cover
Developer
Krish Raghav
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Free To Play
Rating
4.7 of 5, 68 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 56 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A short, low-stakes interactive experience that feels minimal and straightforward, with a subdued tone.

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What players say

Players call it a short, free visual novel about the Amsterdam housing crisis that is both surreal and relatable. Many note the Kafka-esque take on bureaucratic absurdity, and some mention a simple flashlight mechanic for exploring apartments.

Trailer

Screenshots

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