Underplayed Gems

Hardenville (2023)

Hardenville cover
Developer
JoyFI Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, Early Access
Rating
3.0 of 5, 92 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 59 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A story-driven visual novel where your choices shape a directionless young man's journey through awkward, romantic, and sometimes darkly funny moments.

narrative-drivenchoice-basedslice of lifeemotionally variedlow confidence protagonistromantichumorousearly access

What players say

Players widely agree development has stalled, with only a prologue and episode 1 released years after initial promises. The renders and soundtrack are praised, and those who enjoy the story are willing to wait for quality, but many say the game appears abandoned.

Screenshots

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