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Heartbound is a non-traditional role-playing game about a boy, his dog, secrets, and sanity.
Heartbound is a story rich, rpg and adventure game
developed and published by Pirate Software.
Released on December 24th 2018 is available on Windows and Linux
in 6 languages: English, Portuguese - Brazil, French, Russian, Spanish - Latin America and Japanese.
It has received 2,657 reviews of which 2,257 were positive and 400 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 7.15€ on Steam.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- Processor: 1.2Ghz+
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 512MB
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Additional Notes: This game is locked to 60 frames per second.
Linux
- Processor: 1.2Ghz+
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 512MB
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Additional Notes: This game is locked to 60 frames per second.
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So, to start off with what I believe is good about the game. The game has a unique and well put together artstyle, with alot of small details here and there that are just nice to find and look at. As well as the art, the soundtrack is pretty good, I wouldn't put it up there with my all time favorite OST's, but it's definitely nice, and I can see some people even having it as their own favorite, but equally some people could dislike it, if I were to give it a rating out of ten? Seven out of ten for the music, maybe six. As for the story, it's a bit more neutral, I believe a story should give you an idea of the kind of world you're getting into, and I don't all feel the beginning areas prepped me for the kind of story I would be experiencing, it's not a bad story, nor even confusing, but I could never quite tell if the story was going to let the protagonist have an impact on the story, or whether the protagonist is just there to watch the story unfold. Which leads me to the gameplay, like most RPG games, I had a lot of fun interacting with random objects to see whatever witty dialogue they had- They did perfect on that part, it's always a delight to be able to examine every object in a room like I don't know what a lamp is, and see the protagonists thoughts on it. However, going off the demo, I was hoping there would be more minigames, or actual activities to do, past the one fight we had in the forest before meeting binder, I didn't really experience much gameplay, there were puzzles here or there, though as this isn't a dedicated puzzle game, they weren't to challenging, and moreso tedious since they weren't incorporated into an enviroment, but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt since they seemed more like a mechanic to give exposition on your role in the world (I.E the paths of light and dark, or neither) hinting you on how you can choose a path. Overall the gameplay is alright, I felt like the demo gameplay set me up to expect maybe more fights? Or atleast Survival minigames, however there was one thing that felt kind of tedious since I never felt I had control over it- Alot of actions affected the future of your run, which is nice, but unlike in other RPG games it's not exactly clear and cut which is which every time, so far I could figure out there's a Curiosity value and Fear value (By checking their names on the wiki). My best guess was that Curiosity increased by interacting with objects and reading, while Fear was affected by whether you did the 'right' thing. I do rather wish these were explained better, or atleast curiosity was explained, fear was pretty obviously a mechanic, though what it was called on my first run I didn't know, I just assumed good actions made you a glowbringer, and the bad ones made you a darksider. (To note, I played this game before the patch where they changed how curiosity effects routes, so I can't say much on it) Overall I experienced two runs of this game, it was only about three hours to reach the end each time, despite checking most dialogue boxes and reading everything I really could find, so I wish there was a bit more content, I would say that will come with time, and it most likely will, but there's a large amount of controversy over the development time on this game, though I'd give this game the benefit of the doubt since it's alot of custom assets, and coding, and unlike alot of RPG games that get faster development by using tools dedicated for RPG's like RPGMaker, they use Gamemaker Studio, which I assume is a bit less streamlined for RPG's. (I haven't used GMS, so I can't say whether that is true.) Going by that, I assume their development pace is slow, but they're still working on it, and it's rather disrespectful to the creator to say they abandoned it. Overall, I would recommend the game for its price point, just know there's not much content aside from reading and walking, and repeating the game on a different path doesn't change much aside from the occasional dialogue. But if you do like reading dialogue- if you do like traditional RPGMaker passion projects, with mysteries and intrigue, this is a game for you.
It's not THAT bad. I've basically completed the avaliable game reading all the dialogues (tho I didn't do any branches), so that's about it's length. Don't take it without sales, it's not worth it, but on sale it's ok. Expect something around Deltarune ch 1 up to the K Round: there isn't any character growth, not much story yet, but it's playable and it's nice. It tries too hard to be inspiring, and at places it looks organic, but at places it's not; you can get the vibes, but it's not concistent. I honestly expected more from Thor, but he's definetly slacking here, Undertale is about the same size, but it was made by like 1.5 semiprofeccionals, meanwhile here it's a small but team. Around B- game, but if you have some time and money you might as well complete it. Tho there are a lot of other options to chose from, and honestly you're better off playing Undertale Yellow or Deltatraveler, they're better and free.
Game's alright. It's a story driven experience with charming story, characters, and art. $10 is not a big ask for it. It's unfortunately one of those games where the review history timeline is going to tell you more about the game, than the actual reviews. It has a long history of being well received before just this last month. The developer is a highly visible public figure in gaming (youtuber/twitch streamer), being targeted with review bombing for statements made about another youtuber's work. Basic b*** drama. A disagreement that has literally nothing to do with the game or either person involved individually. People just decided they were going to pick sides and try to hurt the other person instead of letting games be games--which the entire f**ing drama was about in the first place. Another game this developer didn't have any hand in creating, and only worked with their developers as a marketing consultant, also got review bombed into the ground for just their proximity to this controversy despite being in no way involved with its development. It's all very f***ed up for a group claiming to be game archivists to go out and intentionally try to kill games, just because someone on the internet disagreed with their method of preservation (not even the goal of preservation just the proposed method).
From the moment I started playing, I was captivated by the game's complex storytelling and intricate dialogue system. It doesn’t just tell a story it immerses you in a living, breathing world where every choice matters and every conversation feels meaningful. What truly sets this game apart is how nuanced the characters are. The dialogue isn’t just filler it reveals layers of personality, motivation, and conflict, often making me pause and consider the weight of my responses. The branching conversations and moral ambiguity gave me the sense that I was shaping the story in real time. The narrative depth kept me engaged throughout. Twists were earned, not forced, and themes unfolded gradually, challenging me to think beyond the surface. I often found myself replaying sections just to see how different dialogue paths would influence outcomes—and the results were often just as compelling as my first choices. If you enjoy games that reward thought, empathy, and attention to detail, this one is absolutely worth your time. It’s not just a game it’s a story you live.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Heartbound is currently priced at 7.15€ on Steam.
No, Heartbound is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 7.15€ on Steam.
Yes, Heartbound received 2,257 positive votes out of a total of 2,657 achieving a rating of 8.17.
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Heartbound was developed and published by Pirate Software.
Yes, Heartbound is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Heartbound is not playable on MacOS.
Yes, Heartbound is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Heartbound is a single-player game.
Yes, there is a DLC available for Heartbound. Explore additional content available for Heartbound on Steam.
No, Heartbound does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Heartbound does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Heartbound is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Heartbound.
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| Steam price | 31 July 2026 02:41 UTC |
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Pirate Software
Publisher
Pirate Software
Release
24 Dec 2018
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