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Your Friend Hana is a anime, simulation and indie game developed and published by Xorcerox.
Released on April 06th 2017 is available in English on Windows, MacOS and Linux.

It has received 670 reviews of which 443 were positive and 227 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. 😐

The game is currently priced at 0.99€ on Steam.


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System requirements

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Windows
  • OS *: Windows XP
  • Processor: 1.2 GHz Pentium 4
  • Memory: 500 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 500 x 700
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 200 MB available space
MacOS
  • OS: OS X 10.6
  • Processor: Any 64 bit processor
  • Memory: 500 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 500 x 700
  • Storage: 200 MB available space
Linux
  • Processor: 1.2 GHz Pentium 4
  • Memory: 500 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 500 x 700
  • Storage: 200 MB available space

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Jan. 2026
Your Friend Hana is an unconventional indie title developed and published by Xorcerox that sits somewhere between a novelty application, a virtual companion, and an experimental interactive toy. Rather than presenting structured gameplay, objectives, or progression, it invites the player into an open-ended text-based interaction with an anime-styled character named Hana. From the moment you launch it, the game makes it clear that it is not interested in traditional mechanics or challenges; instead, its entire identity revolves around curiosity, experimentation, and the unpredictability of conversation. The core interaction is built around typing words, phrases, or questions into a text box and seeing how Hana responds. These responses are not driven by modern artificial intelligence, but by a collection of prewritten lines and keyword triggers that can lead to humorous, strange, or occasionally insightful replies. This design gives the experience a playful randomness, where the enjoyment comes from testing different inputs and seeing what kind of reaction they provoke. Sometimes Hana responds with short quips, sometimes with oddly detailed anecdotes, and other times with answers that feel completely disconnected from the question, which can be either amusing or confusing depending on player expectations. Part of the charm of Your Friend Hana lies in this unpredictability. The game encourages playful experimentation rather than meaningful dialogue, and players who approach it with a sense of humor are more likely to appreciate what it offers. There are small side features integrated into the conversation system, such as asking Hana to roll dice, perform simple calculations, or change her appearance with various cosmetic options. These elements add light variety and reinforce the idea that Hana functions more like a digital desk companion than a fully realized character or narrative presence. Visually, the game is minimalistic and deliberately unobtrusive. Hana’s anime-inspired design is simple and friendly, meant to be cute rather than detailed or expressive. The interface is compact, allowing the application to sit comfortably on screen without demanding attention, which aligns with its intended use as something you can casually interact with while doing other things. There is no elaborate animation or environmental design, as the focus remains entirely on text interaction and novelty rather than immersion. The lack of structure is both the game’s defining feature and its biggest limitation. There is no storyline to uncover, no progression system to work toward, and no sense of escalation over time. As a result, the experience can feel shallow after the initial novelty wears off. Once players have experimented with a wide range of inputs and seen most of Hana’s response patterns, there is little left to discover. This makes Your Friend Hana better suited for short bursts of curiosity rather than extended or repeated play sessions. Community reception reflects this divide in expectations. Some players enjoy the game as a lighthearted experiment, appreciating its randomness and low-pressure interaction. Others are disappointed by the lack of depth, particularly if they expected a more intelligent chatbot or a meaningful virtual companion. The experience does not attempt to simulate genuine conversation or emotional connection, and players seeking those qualities may find it lacking when compared to modern conversational tools or more sophisticated virtual character simulations. Overall, Your Friend Hana is best understood as a novelty piece rather than a traditional game. It offers a brief, quirky experience centered on playful text interaction and mild amusement rather than challenge or narrative. For players curious about unusual indie experiments or looking for a harmless, short-lived diversion, it can provide a few moments of entertainment. However, those seeking depth, progression, or meaningful interaction will likely find that its appeal fades quickly once the initial curiosity is satisfied. Rating: 6/10
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Dec. 2025
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April 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your Friend Hana is currently priced at 0.99€ on Steam.

Your Friend Hana is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 0.99€ on Steam.

Your Friend Hana received 443 positive votes out of a total of 670 achieving a rating of 6.38.
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Your Friend Hana was developed and published by Xorcerox.

Your Friend Hana is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Your Friend Hana is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

Your Friend Hana is playable and fully supported on Linux.

Your Friend Hana is a single-player game.

Your Friend Hana does not currently offer any DLC.

Your Friend Hana does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Your Friend Hana does not support Steam Remote Play.

Your Friend Hana 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 Your Friend Hana.

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Your Friend Hana
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6.4
443
227
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Developer
Xorcerox
Publisher
Xorcerox
Release 06 Apr 2017
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