Underplayed Gems

Hanako in the abandoned school (2022)

Hanako in the abandoned school cover
Developer
IKA Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 46 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

You slowly explore a dark, abandoned school at your own pace, uncovering a tragic story through collected notes and objects, with a constant undercurrent of dread.

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What players say

Players say this is a short walking simulator about bullying and separation, around an hour long. The sad story has predictable twists and suffers from a poor English translation. Many note the school feels empty with too much dead space, and progression can be unclear. It is not scary and has slow movement, but is considered a decent value at its low price.

Screenshots

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