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Hank: Drowning On Dry Land

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96%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
96% User Score Based on 114 reviews

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About Hank: Drowning On Dry Land

Hank: Drowning On Dry Land is a single player action adventure game with horror and thriller themes. It was developed by My Next Games and was released on January 13, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

An adventure game inspired by your favorite dark saturday morning cartoons! (The runtime is only around thirty minutes as well. Pretend it’s a feature.) The time-traveling vigilante Hank thought he was going for a nice drink, only to find himself poisoned! Paralyzed, he lies on the floor, drowning in a puddle of spilled beer. As his brain withers away, the hero embarks on a journey through his o…

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96%Audience ScoreBased on 114 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
replayability1 negative mentions
  • Stylish and unique comic book art style that creates a strong atmosphere and visual appeal.
  • Engaging time manipulation mechanics that allow creative puzzle solving and replayability.
  • Well-written characters and dialogue with great voice acting that add personality and charm.
  • Extremely short gameplay duration, often described as just a demo or tech proof of concept.
  • Limited depth and linear problem-solving with little variety in gameplay paths.
  • Some technical issues like compressed cinematics and occasional typographical errors in dialogue.

  • gameplay

    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    48% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its innovative and well-executed time travel and rewind mechanics, which add depth, creativity, and a puzzle-like quality without traditional fail states. Though simple and brief, it remains engaging and rewarding, especially for players who explore dialogue paths and experiment with time manipulation. Overall, the mechanics are intuitive, fun, and complement the game's stylish presentation and narrative.

    • “You have darkness not just as part of your background but as a pivotal part of your mechanics.”
    • “And while this game is very short, the amount of fun it has with its time travel mechanics makes it one of the most enjoyable uses of time travel I've ever seen in a video game.”
    • “I don't really want to go into too much detail because seeing what they thought of was part of the fun—the game currently has an immersive sim tag and while that's inaccurate for its genre, game mechanic wise that does fit the level of detail the time mechanics have and it really rewards creativity and there aren't even any real 'fail' states.”
    • “The idea for time travel mechanic and time paradoxes is pretty neat, but the gameplay is very good only once you get used to using time travel effectively.”
    • “The gameplay can be a bit improved, but it's a 2.5D game, so I don't know how much it can really be improved.”
    • “Simple gameplay but it works with the concept.”

  • graphics

    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are widely praised for their unique, dark, and cell-shaded comic book art style, evoking a detective noir atmosphere blended with psychedelic elements. Many reviewers highlight the visuals as charismatic, clean, and thematic, often likening them to live comic books or Batman comics, which strongly enhance the game's narrative and mood. While some found the visuals occasionally intense, the overall graphic design is considered a standout feature that deeply engages players.

    • “The writing is impeccable, the artwork incredibly charismatic with some truly outstanding sequences and panels, the main track is amazing, and the mechanics, though simple, are very well executed.”
    • “Uniquely dark, cell-shaded visuals scream detective noir mixed with a psychedelic trip.”
    • “The art style and voice over is first class here, it feels like a live comic book.”
    • “Really liked the comic style visuals, very clean.”

  • story

    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    53% positive mentions, 29% neutral mentions, 18% negative mentions

    The story is praised for its unique, engaging, and artistic narrative style, with strong visuals and intriguing characters that captivate players despite its short length. Many appreciate the bite-sized, indie-game format, which offers fun ideas and a compelling setting, leaving players eager for a longer or expanded story. Overall, it’s considered a well-presented, interactive tale that successfully blends atmosphere and mystery.

    • “This is the kind of narrative storytelling I like to see in my indie games.”
    • “The goal wasn't ever truly clear to me but it didn't matter because I was engaged with the story, the conversation, and how to manipulate the villain into revealing more.”
    • “This unique, bite-sized adventure tells the story of Hank, a man of mystery and time travel powers.”
    • “The game was very short and sweet, and leaves me begging for more/longer story.”
    • “The game clocks in a story that was to begin and end at 1 minute and 30 seconds, and I'm still playing it.”
    • “I'd probably play an entire game that refined these ideas, but it's a neat little experience that gives a bite-size view of a potentially bigger story.”

  • music

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    57% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    The music in this game is highly praised for being memorable, engaging, and perfectly fitting the overall experience, with standout tracks that leave a lasting impression. Players appreciate the original songs and how the soundtrack complements the art style and story.

    • “The visuals, music, and story are great and interesting.”
    • “Even the original song fits perfectly and pulled me in right away.”
    • “This game is like a punk band that opens for the band you actually came to see, gets through one song before security drags them offstage, and you never hear of them again but never forget.”
    • “It's extremely short, basically one time-shifting puzzle and a playable music video.”
    • “The intro song has been stuck in my head all day.”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor is well-received, with characters and funny failure moments creating an enjoyable and engaging experience, making the short prototype feel charming and entertaining.

    • “I love the characters, and the moments where I failed felt hilarious.”
    • “It’s a shame it’s just a short prototype, because the humor, design, and overall vibe absolutely got me.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game offers limited replayability, mainly appealing to players aiming for higher scores or all achievements, while those seeking just a single playthrough can complete it quickly in about 10 minutes.

    • “There is some replayability for those wanting a higher score or all achievements, but if you are only looking for a single playthrough, you’re done in 10 minutes.”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is praised for its immersive and fitting mood, especially enhancing late-night gameplay sessions.

    • “Nice atmosphere, played late night and it hit right.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users felt a sense of cleverness and satisfaction from the rewind mechanic, enhancing their emotional engagement with the game.

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Hank: Drowning On Dry Land is a action adventure game with horror and thriller themes. Common tags for Hank: Drowning On Dry Land include indie, surreal, psychological, 2.5d, third person and others.

Hank: Drowning On Dry Land is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

Hank: Drowning On Dry Land was released on January 13, 2026.

Hank: Drowning On Dry Land was developed by My Next Games.

Hank: Drowning On Dry Land has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Hank: Drowning On Dry Land for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

Hank: Drowning On Dry Land is a single player game.

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