An otome visual novel about a librarian and a pop star without a head.
| App ID | 2755980 |
|---|---|
| App type | Game |
| Developer | L³ |
| Publisher | L³ |
| Release date | 2024-03-14 17:05 UTC |
| Release state | released |
| Content descriptors | General Mature Content |
| DLC list (appinfo) | 2761280,2890430 |
| Store page | store.steampowered.com/app/2755980 |
| Last store refresh | 3 hours ago |
| # | Executable | Arguments | OS | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | HWL.exe | windows | Launch | |
| 1 | HWL.app | macos | Launch | |
| 2 | HWL.sh | linux | Launch |
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| Date | Price | Regular | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-11 21:58 UTC | $12.99 | $12.99 |
| DLC | AppID | Release | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| No DLC known for this app. | |||
| Branch | Build ID | Description | Updated | Password |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| public | 14707593 | 2024-06-13 15:40 UTC |
| Depot | Name | OS | Size | Download | Public manifest | Notes |
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| 2755981 | 527.98 MB | 398.60 MB | 7207539190941368258 | |||
| 2761280 | 7.68 MB | 5.20 MB | 8523213632383407086 | DLC 2761280 | ||
| 2890430 | 321.01 KB | 297.41 KB | 44169849395656879 | DLC 2890430 |
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| Build ID | Branch | Updated | First seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14707593 | public | 2024-06-13 15:40 UTC | 3 hours ago |
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In the latest patch 1.2 (available for base game and DLC), the lone typo has been fixed. Also, the game has been updated to use the latest version of Ren'Py. Thank you for all of your ongoing support! :D
Hi there! the head well lost has been updated to version 1.1, which fixes several instances where unique character names weren't working (mostly in text messages). You should be able to see your specified name everywhere in the game instead of "Francis" if you choose one. Please let me know if that is not the case!
Thanks for all your support and interest! HWL is now out and available to purchase and play. There are 9 endings to unlock, as well as 6 special cat scenes and 13 achievements. Please enjoy your in-game year with Francis (you can change this name in the settings menu) and Rai!
Full appinfo as delivered by Steam PICS, changenumber 37463695. Also at /api/app/2755980/raw.
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