Action · August 24, 2021
Hoa (2021)
Hoa is a beautiful puzzle-platforming game that features breathtaking hand-painted art, lovely music, and a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. Experience the magic of nature and imagination as you play the main character, Hoa, on her journey through breathtaking environments back to where it all began. Breathtaking hand-painted art Step into a painting that lives - explore a vast world of meticulously crafted sceneries of stunning hand-painted art. Outstanding original soundtrack Captivatingly story-telling and emotionally-charged, Hoa's exceptional score, originally composed and live-recorded, brings its world to life with a touch of nostalgia. Lovely creatures Keep an eye out for delightful magical creatures along the way. Most of them want to be friends, some might even tell you a little story or two. Cuteness guaranteed. Gentle, yet compelling flow Navigate with a keen eye and solve exploration-based puzzles. Relax to the organic rhythm of subtle storytelling while being intrigued by endless little wonders. Be a child - it's easier and harder than it may seem.
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- 2D Platformer · 142
- Relaxing · 133
- Atmospheric · 132
- Hand-drawn · 119
- Action-Adventure · 117
- Cute · 113
- Singleplayer · 112
- Exploration · 106
- Cartoon · 104
- Adventure · 96
- Indie · 88
- Platformer · 85
- Action · 71
- Casual · 65
- Fantasy · 41
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.8k Steam reviews | Top 83% in Action |
| Positive rating | 89% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 41% |
| Metacritic | 71/100 | Genre average 77 — top 80% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 2 h average | Top 95% for session depth among Action |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (12)
- English
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Japanese
- Simplified Chinese
- Vietnamese
- Korean
- Polish
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Russian
Reception Metrics
Steam community
89%Very Positive · 2.8k reviews
2.5k positive · 304 negative
Metacritic
71/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
8.4/10
Curator recommendations
2.4k
Press Quotes
“A breath of fresh air.” 8/10 – Shacknews “The orchestral score and hand-painted backdrops have the power to whisk imaginations away like nothing else.” 8/10 – Nintendo Life “Hoa is like a warm bubble bath for your brain.” 7/10 – IGN
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
2h
brief (under 5 hours)
Median
3h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
4h
Current engagement
Achievements
18
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Aug 24, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Skrollcat Studio |
| Publisher | PM Studios, inc., CE-Asia |
| Base price | $7.49 -50% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Editions & Packages
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