Underplayed Gems

Hiiro (2016)

Hiiro cover
Developer
Jon Tiburzi, Bevibel Harvey, Philip Gibbons, Marc Cuva
Publisher
Sometimes You
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 308 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A calm, non-lethal journey through a pixel-art world where you solve puzzles and explore ruins at your own pace, accompanied by a dynamic, meditative soundtrack.

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What players say

Players are split over a technical issue where the game fails to load past a black screen, while those who can play describe a short, serene exploration platformer with a soundtrack reminiscent of Disasterpeace. The game draws comparisons to the Knytt series and offers a no-death mode, though one collectible route leads to a surprisingly dark ending.

Screenshots

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