Underplayed Gems

Hope (2023)

Hope cover
Developer
Pedro Lima
Publisher
Pedro Lima's Productions
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.7 of 5, 66 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A gentle puzzle-platformer that feels like a supportive lesson in resilience and self-reflection, encouraging patience and learning from failure.

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What players say

Players finish it in about an hour and appreciate the minimalist art and inspirational message, but many also find the jumping controls frustrating and the difficulty spikes rage-inducing. Some report a game-breaking bug tied to window shape. Despite the brief length, players agree it delivers a memorable, if maddening, experience.

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.