Underplayed Gems

Hard Times (2020)

Hard Times cover
Developer
Radical Fiction
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.5 of 5, 90 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a gritty and punishing struggle to survive daily life on the streets, where every scrap and warm meal feels like a hard-won victory.

survivalatmosphericcraftingresource managementdifficultlonelyimmersivepunishing

What players say

Players describe this as a free hobo simulator with Rimworld-like graphics and an atmospheric take on the Great Depression. Many find it fun and accurate, but some report it has been abandoned and others note it can be laggy.

Screenshots

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