Underplayed Gems

Haimrik (2018)

Haimrik cover
Developer
Below the Game
Publisher
Fulqrum Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 291 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A whimsically violent side-scroller where you literally step on words to make things happen, blending absurd humor with tricky puzzle-platforming.

whimsicalviolentcartoonypuzzletypingside scrollerchallengingabsurdist

What players say

Players praise the novel concept of materializing words into objects to solve puzzles and fight enemies, but many find the movement and controls sluggish, making combat and platforming feel tedious. Opinions split on the execution: some admire the dark humor and art style, while others say the short 4-hour story and rough mechanics wear out the novelty.

Trailer

Screenshots

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