Game of Hearts is a dark fantasy visual novel developed by SparkHG Studio, credited on Steam under the name SparkHG. The protagonist can hear others' hearts, then discovers his own demonic bloodline and becomes embroiled in a war over succession.
| Title of the work | Game of Hearts |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | Mind games |
| The publication date listed in the materials | 2023-05-11 |
| Platform | Windows / Mac |
| Genre | choice-based visual novel |
| Development | SparkHGStudio |
| Game engine | Ren'Py |
| Website address recorded by the source | https://www.patreon.com/SparkHGStudio |
Hidden origins
During a bloody conflict, the protagonist is rescued by a man claiming to be his father. He originally thought his mind-reading ability was just a unique trait, but later realized he was not fully human; His past background and the dangers before him entered his life.
Succession war
In the story, the demon's power is tied to its followers. As the battle for inheritance approaches, the protagonist must expand his power within the deadline. Building trust, influencing others, and maintaining follower relationships are thus intertwined with supernatural conflicts.
Characters and forms of expression
The initial announcement stated that the first few chapters focus mainly on Meredith. The game presents the story through 3D static rendering and animated segments, combining character relationships with power struggles within the demonic world.
Release records
The author made its first public announcement on Patreon on May 11, 2023, and the PC and Mac versions are available. The Steam page records the release date as December 18, 2025, which is the launch date for the platform version.
Steam version
The Steam product page uses SparkHG to list development and distribution, offering a Windows version, English interface, and subtitles. It keeps records of versions published by the author in 2023 separately; content revisions and platform support are subject to each version's notes.
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Related entries
- Production:SparkHGStudio
- Characters:Meredith (mind game)
- Core Conflict:Succession War (Mind Game)
References
- Bangumi work entry: Game of Hearts
- Bangumi Copyright Notice
- SparkHG: Game of Hearts Steam Product Description
- SparkHG Studio: Game of Hearts has made its first announcement
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