Haifa
Team Ashan · 2026 · Hand-drawn, Story Rich, Emotional, Narrative, Indie
PC
Positive91% · 11
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About Haifa
You follow a small group of friends brought together by a shared mission: to find someone they’ve lost. As they search across Haifa’s streets, homes, and hidden corners, they’ll confront not only external obstacles but also their own emotional scars.
In each richly illustrated scene, you’ll investigate the environment for clues, some of them - objects that hold personal meaning and fragments of the larger mystery. Some items offer comfort, others trigger painful memories, but every discovery brings you closer to uncovering what happened and why.These findings don’t just move the story forward; they shape the mental state of the people you’re traveling with, influencing how they perceive the truth as it unfolds.
Through these moments of empathy and reflection, you’ll also begin to piece together the larger mystery—following leads, connecting clues, and uncovering what happened to the friend they’ve lost.Key Features
In each richly illustrated scene, you’ll investigate the environment for clues, some of them - objects that hold personal meaning and fragments of the larger mystery. Some items offer comfort, others trigger painful memories, but every discovery brings you closer to uncovering what happened and why.These findings don’t just move the story forward; they shape the mental state of the people you’re traveling with, influencing how they perceive the truth as it unfolds.
Through these moments of empathy and reflection, you’ll also begin to piece together the larger mystery—following leads, connecting clues, and uncovering what happened to the friend they’ve lost.Key Features
- Narrative Detective Puzzle Gameplay - Investigate beautifully illustrated scenes, uncover hidden clues, and piece together a mystery through observation, dialogue, and puzzles.
- Hope as a Mechanic – Each discovery impacts your group’s mental state, affecting their ability to cope with the journey ahead.
- Story-Rich with Visual Novel Mechanics – Uncover a quiet mystery through emotional dialogue, reflective thoughts, and evolving relationships within a diverse cast of characters shaped by conflict and connection.
- Hand-Painted Visuals – A visually distinctive, thoughtfully hand-drawn style that captures the beauty and melancholy of everyday moments.
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
Nice game, played until the siren scene, was too triggering to continue as an Israeli but I will get back to playing it!2 found this helpful
Haifa, just as the city, is a visually stunning little place of artistic intent. I have been a resident of this city all my life, and this game captures the feeling of living here, with all the love and complexity the comes with it perfectly. I am looking forward to your next projects, and I will replay this every time I need to remember why I love this place.
Pretentious hidden object. Boring and badly written story with unclear goals. The art is nice but not very compelling. Seems overly punishing for a game that gives so little direction and it's easy to get a game over because you clicked on too many "bad items" (even though you have to click on some of them to progress that story). I didn't like it one bit.
Can't wait for the live-action adaptation.
An excellent game that truly exceeded my expectations. It’s not very long, but that works in its favoץ every moment feels intentional and meaningful. This is far from a typical, predictable gaming experienceץ instead, it offers something fresh and unique. The story is rich, surprising, and deeply rooted in local culture and folklore, which adds a layer of authenticity and depth you don’t often see. The craftsmanship is remarkable, delivering an emotional and immersive journey that reflects the spirit of its time and place beautifully. A memorable and moving experience that stands out from the crowd.
i really liked it
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