Hope in the 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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17-year-old Hope Song returns home from school to find her parents missing. Unable to find answers for their strange disappearance, she digs into their case herself. Using her artist's eye, Hope pieces together clues to uncover dark secrets beneath the surface of her peaceful urban life.
Hope in the City is a non-linear narrative mystery game from the team behind the 2026 GDC Best in Play Winner Sky of Tides and the Annie Award-nominated Eternal Spring, Canada’s first animated feature chosen as the Best International Feature Film entry at the Academy Awards®.
Solve the Mystery Through Artful Investigation
Gather clues, record observations, and piece together the truth using sketches in Hope’s notebook. Dive deep into the investigation to uncover what lies beneath the city’s calm facade.
A Unique Gameplay Mechanic, Based on Thoughts
Progress by building your observations into insights. Then, make breakthroughs to get closer to solving the mysterious disappearance of your parents.
An Art Style with Edge for a Unique Experience
Experience a bold art style that blends story and visuals, creating a unique world that invites closer exploration. Experience custom cutscenes throughout the game as you progress in solving the mystery!
