The Diary – A Hand-Drawn Mystery Puzzle Game (PC Game)

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This is a narrative puzzle game that lets you explore the personal stories of six different characters — through diaries, planners, and chat logs — all wrapped in a hand-drawn, sketchbook art style.

📺 Watch the Demo Gameplay

What Is The Diary?

It’s a slower-paced game that blends story exploration and light puzzle-solving. You read through character notes, drag items around to find clues, and interact with mini puzzles — all while trying to figure out what really happened.

  • 🗓️ Release Date: June 20, 2025
  • 💻 Platform: PC (Steam – Windows & macOS)
  • 🌐 Languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese 
  • 👨‍💻 Developer: HuCang Studio & Pone Games


The Visuals & Puzzles

The hand-drawn visuals really stand out. Everything looks like it was sketched in someone’s private notebook — full of personality and emotion. The soft music adds to the atmosphere without being distracting.

As for puzzles, they’re simple but creative. You might line up events in a timeline, interact with items in the diary, or complete small in-world tasks like taking photos or playing notes on a keyboard. 

🎮 Play the demo on Steam

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