Heal
Released Apr 2020
Guide an old man through the dark and atmospheric world of Heal in this abstract 2D puzzle-adventure point-and-click game.
83% positive · 818 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $0.76 $6.99 −89%
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Evaluation
Heal is a self-contained 2D puzzle-adventure game from solo developer Jesse Makkonen, released on April 10, 2020. It launched as a complete, finished product with no post-launch content cycle — no DLC, no expansions, and no developer communications promising additional content for the game itself.
Post-launch activity has been limited to maintenance: a bug fix was released on May 20, 2021, and Cloud Save support was added on July 22, 2024. A console port (Heal: Console Edition) was published by Ratalaika Games and announced on April 16, 2021, but this did not add new content to the PC version.
The developer's recent communications — a February 26, 2025 announcement and a May 15, 2025 release of a new game called "Without a Dawn" — confirm that Jesse Makkonen has moved on to new projects. No further updates or additions to Heal have been announced. The game is complete as originally shipped.
Evidence
Without a Dawn released on May 19, 2025 — developer's next project shipped, with no mention of any return to Heal.
Developer announced an entirely new game, Without a Dawn, confirming focus has moved beyond Heal.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Jesse Makkonen
Achievements
14
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Guide an old man through the dark and atmospheric world of Heal in this abstract 2D puzzle-adventure point-and-click game.
Dear, I'm playing our melody for you.
Do you find it familiar...?
Maybe it could help you to remember.
... to remember us.
I want to see you again, even if only for one last time.
Heal is an experimental adventure game from the creator of DISTRAINT -series.
There are very little dialogue and text in Heal. Instead, the narrative is driven by a strong and obscure atmosphere.
Dear, I'm playing our melody for you.
Do you find it familiar...?
Maybe it could help you to remember.
... to remember us.
I want to see you again, even if only for one last time.
Heal is an experimental adventure game from the creator of DISTRAINT -series.
There are very little dialogue and text in Heal. Instead, the narrative is driven by a strong and obscure atmosphere.
- Side-scrolling 2D with unique, handmade graphics
- Atmospheric sound design
- An abstract world filled with puzzles
- Narrative driven by the atmosphere
- Handmade in Finland - no asset flips or cheap tricks!
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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