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Hope in the City

Also known as Hope in the City, hic, hope in city

17-year-old Hope Song returns home from school to find her parents missing. Use Hope’s observant eye as an artist to investigate, piece together clues, and uncover dark secrets beneath her peaceful urban life in this non-linear narrative mystery game.

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12 Jun 2026

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Hope in the City × Women Led Games × Summer Game Fest — Developer Commentary

Hi everyone! As seen during the Women Led Games Showcase at Summer Game Fest, have a look at our Hope in the City exclusive Dev Commentary video. Creative Director Judith Cheung shares the story behind Hope in the City…

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11 updates

June 2026
We are thrilled to announce that Hope in the City is part of the official Women-Led Games Showcase going live on June 4! 📅 Date: June 4th ⏰ Time: 4 PM PT | 7 PM ET To celebrate the event, our Creative Director, Judith…1 changeStore28d ago
🎬 Our new gameplay trailer just dropped!As just seen in the Best Indie Summer Showcase, have a look at the new gameplay trailer for a closer look at updated gameplay and new cutscene material. Gather clues, record observations, and piece together the truth us…Announcement1 changeGameplay29d ago
Inside Hope in the City: Our Team Talks Story, Investigation & Hand-Drawn ArtWe joined the Insider Gaming Show on May 28, 2026, for a 30-minute conversation with Creative Director Judith Cheung and Game Director Jason Loftus. They dive into the story, investigative mechanics, and hand-drawn visu…Announcement01 Jun 2026
April 2026
New Screenshots & GIFs — Steam Page UpdatedHope's parents have vanished. No message, no explanation. In Hope in the City, you play as Hope — searching for hidden clues, using your deductive power to form critical insights, and achieving breakthroughs that uncove…Announcement1 changeGameplay13 Apr 2026
January 2026
Hello everyone! We are excited to announce that Hope in the City is officially part of the Steam Detective Fest! From now until January 19, Steam is celebrating the best in mystery and investigation, and we are honored…Patch notes12 Jan 2026
December 2025
Steam post image📣We’re excited to share that Hope in the City is featured in the Big Winter Showcase! Get ready as we reveal never-before-seen gameplay from Hope in the City in Best Indie Game Winter Showcase. 🔥 If yo…2 changesGameplayStore09 Dec 2025
November 2025
The Sketchbook of Hope in the City: Where Thoughts Become DiscoveriesIn this post, we’re exploring one of the defining features of Hope in the City —Hope’s Sketchbook, a space where thoughts, memories, and discoveries intertwine. This mechanic sits at the core of how players experience t…Announcement3 changesGameplayUI/audio20 Nov 2025
October 2025
We’re inviting you to take part in the Closed Alpha for Hope in the City! Steam post image This early prototype focuses on one of the game’s core mechanics: Crafting insights by combining thoughts in the protagonist’s s…3 changesWorkshopUI/audioPatch notes22 Oct 2025
Introducing Hope: A Visual Exploration of Our ProtagonistIn Hope in the City, everything begins with Hope — our 17-year-old protagonist searching for answers after her parents’ disappearance. When we started designing her, we wanted her visual identity to reflect who she is a…Announcement1 changeBalance08 Oct 2025
July 2025
Dev Blog: The Art Behind Hope in the CitySteam post image In Hope in the City, the art style does more than set the tone—it tells the story. The game’s distinctive triangulated look was inspired by the sharp, angular architecture of the real-world city where t…Announcement1 changeGameplay02 Jul 2025

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