Hardland
Released Sep 2019
In the year 1018, an adventurer from Samarkand drifts to Hardland. Solve a mystery by delving into the different sides of this fantasy world. Hardland is a bustling kingdom filled with secrets. A kingdom that wants you to listen.
69% positive · 576 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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Evaluation
Hardland launched out of Early Access on September 17, 2019, after more than six years of development. The 1.0 release post described the game as complete and ready. Following launch, the developer released a free demo on May 20, 2020, drawing from content already in the game rather than announcing new additions. There are no unreleased DLC entries on the store, no roadmap or announcements of future content, and no developer posts after the demo release indicate plans for expansions or additional updates. The store description presents the game as a finished, feature-complete product with a defined set of content (tens of hours of play, over 100 NPCs, 13 endings). The last store asset update timestamp visible in the store description URLs points to late 2021 (t=1639869266 corresponds to December 19, 2021), which aligns with the tail end of post-launch maintenance. There has been no developer communication suggesting further content is planned, and the game's post-launch update history consists of feature patches and bug fixes leading up to the 1.0 release, with no major content expansions shipped after launch. The game was developed and released as a self-contained narrative adventure, and all evidence points to it having launched as a complete package with no ongoing content cycle.
Evidence
Developer announced v1.0 launch on September 17, 2019, describing the game as finished after over six years of development. Expressed intent to monitor and tweak, but framed this as the completed release.
Store description presents Hardland as a self-contained fantasy adventure with a defined scope: tens of hours of play, 100+ NPCs, and 13 endings. No mention of future updates, seasons, or additional content.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Mountain Sheep
Achievements
36
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player
About this game
In the year of Our Elder King 1018, an adventurer from Samarkand drifts to Hardland. Now the Elder King is growing weak. Imps in his Root Court are offering bounties to track down Hard Ogres, elusive beasts that, according to legend, ripped the last king to pieces. Scattered across the realm, those pieces may still hold the power to change history. But others are vying for influence too. The Queen in Snow Peak wants the throne for herself, and forces from the shadows would like to see Hardland burn.
Hardland is a surreal fantasy adventure, and a mystery for players to solve by delving into the different sides of its world and the stories of its inhabitants. You'll search for clues far and wide, and you'll also search deep within. The kingdom is brimming with secrets. It's a kingdom that wants you to listen.
HOW TO PLAY
Play the game by finding clues for quests throughout the world. Clues exist in dialogue, books, notes, item descriptions, dreams. Everywhere. There are no quest markers or active quest logs. Seek out influential characters and dig into their stories. Use your sword with care, and don't ignore any people or locations. No matter how small something seems, it might hold the key to understanding a bigger mystery. Hardland is a world that reveals itself when you pay attention and piece together its lore.
FEATURES
- Unparalleled Depth - Explore bustling towns and hamlets across Hardland's open, multi-layered world. Discover remote regions, hidden crannies, and destinations you can only reach by stretching your imagination. Hardland offers tens of hours of playtime with more than a hundred unique NPCs, quests from different factions, and thirteen endings.
- Dreams - You'll dream every time you sleep at a campfire, but there are deeper dreams to explore too. Find campfires in special locations and pay attention to clues for dream recipes throughout the kingdom.
- Non-Linear Questing - There's a secret meeting tonight? Maybe you'll go rob graves instead. Or maybe you'll run off to ride a wild boar. Hardland won't force you to follow the story in any order; the game is highly non-linear, with complete freedom to explore at your own pace.
- Adventure - Talk to people. Build trust and relationships. Wear disguises and see things from a new perspective. Pick locks to enter houses, and jump off cliffs with just a measly bird to help you fly. Trade with merchants for gold and items, or sneak up behind them to steal something for free. Take a shovel to dig for treasure, and wield a sword to carve out goblin hearts. Adventure awaits around the corner in Hardland!
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Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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