Underplayed Gems

Else Heart.Break() (2015)

Else Heart.Break() cover
Developer
Erik Svedäng, El Huervo / Niklas Åkerblad, Tobias Sjögren, Oscar "Ratvader" Rydelius, Johannes Gotlén
Publisher
Erik Svedäng AB
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
3.3 of 5, 838 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 11 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You explore a moody, surreal city where social interactions and programming feel deliberate and thoughtful, with a slow, meditative pace.

atmosphericsurrealslow-pacedreflectivecyberpunkexperimentalcontemplativeopen-ended

What players say

Players split on Else Heart.Break(). Fans praise its unique hacking and open-ended world, but many quit within hours due to an aimless start with no guidance. The story and ending are often called unsatisfying, and camera bugs frustrate some.

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Screenshots

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