Underplayed Gems

Hopeguard (2025)

Hopeguard cover
Developer
Hopesquad Studio
Publisher
UQAT - Création et nouveaux médias
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
4.0 of 5, 65 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 34 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A somber, contemplative journey through ruins and forests where environmental puzzles and a poignant confrontation emphasize themes of loss and acceptance.

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What players say

Players say Hopeguard is a short, free puzzle game that takes about 30 minutes. The story and atmosphere are praised, but the game has no save file, optimization problems, and a voice-acted narrator some find mumbly. A few call it more of a demo.

Screenshots

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