Hank: Drowning On Dry Land

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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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98%

Audience ScoreBased on 103 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

replayability1 negative mentions

Unique and stylish comic book art style with impressive visuals and voice acting that create a strong atmosphere.
Innovative and enjoyable time travel mechanics that reward creativity, allowing players to rewind and manipulate timelines in clever ways.
Engaging characters and narrative with witty dialogue and humor, making the short experience memorable and leaving players wanting more.

Extremely short gameplay duration with only one main puzzle and limited replay value, leaving many players wanting a longer or fuller experience.
Some dialogue sections can feel tedious or overly extended, causing frustration during repeated attempts.
Small bugs and typographical errors are present, slightly detracting from the overall polish.

gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
41%
13%
The gameplay is highly praised for its innovative and enjoyable time travel mechanics that reward creativity and clever use without harsh fail states. Though relatively short and simple, it offers engaging puzzles, multiple dialogue paths, and an intuitive, stylish experience that resonates well with the game's theme and characters. Overall, the gameplay is considered fun, fresh, and a standout aspect of the game.
- “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 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.”
- “The idea for time travel mechanic and time paradoxes is pretty neat and the gameplay is very good once you get used to using time travel effectively.”
- “I added this to my wishlist a few days before release, and then saw the launch price of 3 bucks and I bought it without even knowing what the gameplay was going to be.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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17%
The game’s graphics are widely praised for their unique, dark, cell-shaded, comic book-inspired art style that creates a compelling detective noir atmosphere. Many reviewers highlight the visuals as a standout feature, describing them as sharp, thematic, and reminiscent of graphic novels, with some calling them first-class and visually stunning. Overall, the art style strongly enhances the game's mood and storytelling, earning high marks despite occasional minor discomfort for some players.
- “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.”
- “I was stunned by the quality of the graphics in this game; before I hit play I read the artbook which I bought with the game, and that is an amazing introduction into the world of Hank.”
- “It's not terribly hard to figure out, it's very short, and the dialogue is marred by typographical errors.”
- “Art style does most of the talking here.”
- “- thematic artstyle”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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29%
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The story is praised for being engaging, creative, and well-presented despite its short length, offering a unique, bite-sized adventure with intriguing characters and time travel elements. Players appreciate the fun ideas, compelling narrative, and artistic direction, expressing interest in a longer, more developed version. Overall, it delivers a satisfying, concise storytelling experience that leaves players wanting more.
- “Great bite-size game that I spent about an hour on with fun ideas, awesome art direction, and good story.”
- “This unique, bite-sized adventure tells the story of Hank, a man of mystery and time travel powers.”
- “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.”
- “The game was very short and sweet, and leaves me begging for more or a 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
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
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The music in this game is highly praised for its catchy and memorable tunes, particularly the intro and Hank's theme, which perfectly complement the game's style and story. Players find the soundtrack engaging and charming, enhancing the overall experience despite the game's short length.
- “The visuals, music, and story are great and interesting.”
- “The intro song has been stuck in my head all day.”
- “Even the original song fits perfectly and pulled me in right away.”
- “This game is 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 again but never forget.”
- “It's extremely short, basically one time-shifting puzzle and a playable music video.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor is well-executed, with funny character interactions and amusing moments, especially during failures. Despite being a short prototype, the game’s humor significantly contributes to its charm and overall appeal.
- “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
100%
The game offers limited replayability, mainly appealing to players aiming for higher scores or all achievements, but the core experience can be completed in about 10 minutes with little incentive for multiple playthroughs.
- “There is some replayability in it 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%
The atmosphere is praised for its immersive and fitting vibe, especially enhancing late-night play sessions.
- “Nice atmosphere, played late night and it hit right.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional impact of the game is linked to the rewind mechanic, which made players feel clever and engaged through its innovative feature.

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