Hans
Released Nov 2023
Hans is a physics-driven, parkour adventure. Ascend to the sky with our lonely watermelon hero. Navigate treacherous platforms, defy physics by slowing down time, try not to fall and chase the dream of reuniting with humanity. No saves. Bounce, fail, adapt, and bounce again.
85% positive · 796 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
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Steam $4.99
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Evaluation
Hans launched on November 6, 2023 as a complete physics-based parkour adventure game. In the weeks following launch, the developer (at0m) shipped four patches addressing collision bugs, quality-of-life improvements, and a new height counter, with the last patch arriving on December 4, 2023. All post-launch activity was maintenance and polish work — no expansions, new content areas, or additional story content were announced or shipped. The developer has made no communications since December 4, 2023, and there are no unreleased DLC entries on the store. The store description presents Hans as a self-contained experience with a clear beginning, challenge, and goal. The game appears to have launched as a finished product and received a short burst of post-launch polish before development concluded.
Evidence
Patch 4 added a height counter, new particles, a hidden skin, and various fixes. This is the last known developer communication.
Patch 3 fixed a minor collision bug and celebrated the first player to complete the game — framing it as a milestone for a finished experience.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
at0m
Achievements
22
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Warning: This game was developed only for good players — and monitors with thick glass.
Ever met Earth's loneliest watermelon? Meet Hans, an immortal being birthed from a bizarre twist of science, and left behind when humanity embarked for the stars. Hans isn't just a refreshing summer snack. He's a melon with dreams, ambitions, and a bounce that defies his juicy constitution.
Waltz in a Warped World
In "Hans", you'll roll alongside our intrepid fruit as he navigates a world that’s gone quite mad. Skyscrapers defy gravity, forests levitate, cars take flight, and amidst it all, Hans? He's just trying to keep it together, one bounce at a time.Master the Melon Mechanics
Here’s the twist: Hans is all physics. Every roll, every leap, every desperate cling to a floating platform is governed by the merciless laws of momentum and mass. Think you're maneuvering a regular character like in other games? Or perhaps grabbing those flying platforms with human hands? Think again. You're guiding a watermelon with a will of its own. Hans is your spherical, seed-filled challenge.Confront the Melon's Menaces
But here's where things get juicy. Those bouncy bollards you see? They want you to fail and they're just the beginning. Prepare to grapple with rotating platforms that'll spin Hans in all directions, cannons with a penchant for melon-launching, and wrecking balls that have a very personal vendetta against our pulpy protagonist. Each obstacle is a testament to your skill, patience, and perhaps a little bit of your sanity.Rise, Fall, Repeat
This isn't the Wonderland, and you're certainly not Alice. Expect to lose progress, over and over. The world is unforgiving, and Hans? He's resilient but he relies on you.Oh, and a small piece of advice: Control your nerves. Hans might be digital, but that monitor you're about to smash? Very, very real.
To conquer this game, you'll need to feel, act, think and roll like a watermelon.
So, are you ready to become one?
Features to Feast On:
- Reflex Mastery: Control your reflexes, and get ready to roll with precision.
- Physics Face-off: Challenge against the relentless physics. Every roll and leap is a testament to momentum and mass.
- Tread Carefully: There's no save button here. Every move counts, so tread with care.
- Dynamic Soundtrack: The music evolves as you ascend to higher platforms, setting the tone for your journey.
- Fall, Learn, Roll Again: The more you flop, the more melon wisdom you gain. Before you know it, you'll be rolling like a pro... or at least, a more experienced watermelon enthusiast.
- Treacherous Terrain: Navigate through challenging platforms like rotating discs, slippery slopes, and bouncy barriers — all conspiring for your downfall.
- Slow-Mo Mastery: Manipulate time to navigate tough spots and perfect your jumps.
- Customize Your Roll: Discover chests scattered around the map to change Hans's look. Roll in style!
- Race Against Time: Challenge your friends with an integrated timer. Aim to be the swiftest melon in the universe!

Last evaluated Jun 20, 2026
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