Underplayed Gems

Hacking for Hermann (2022)

Hacking for Hermann cover
Developer
Philip Schmiel Development
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, RPG
Rating
4.4 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a slow-paced, cerebral exploration of a virtual world with light hacking and management elements

singleplayerpuzzleresource managementabstractminimalisteducationalexperimental

What players say

Players enjoy the mix of programming puzzles with roguelite progression and a short but intriguing story. A few report a glitchy tutorial or early barrier, but once past that the game is playable and rewarding.

Screenshots

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