The Quiet Hum of a Lonely Heart

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Ten-year-old Margo exists in the shadow of her vibrant older sister, Janice, a shadow cast by parents who are too busy admiring one child to truly see the other, leaving Margo to navigate a world of quiet yearning and internal suffering.

The Quiet Hum of a Lonely Heart is a short kinetic novel that features ~5K words and 34 images.

This game features themes such as: Loneliness and isolation within a family

Sibling rivalry

Self-worth and identity

The nature of parental love and unintentional neglect

Finding one's voice and inner strength

The power of imagination and quiet observation

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Developer
StoryTale Studios
Publisher
StoryTale Studios
Age rating
Not rated

System requirements for Linux

Minimum:
  • OS: Ubuntu 12 or higher; SteamOS
  • Processor: 1.2 GHz
  • Memory: 500 MB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL compatible card
  • Storage: 300 MB available space

System requirements for macOS

Minimum:
  • OS: OS x 10.6
  • Processor: Any 64 bit processor
  • Memory: 500 MB RAM
  • Storage: 300 MB available space

System requirements for PC

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10+
  • Processor: 1.2 GHz
  • Memory: 500 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 1280x720
  • Storage: 300 MB available space
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Last Modified: Sep 1, 2025

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Steam

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