Retrace Your Steps in the Hilarious Puzzle Adventure Olaf and the Crowning Hangover
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2025 6:09 pm
Kropyvnytskyi, Ukraine - October 2, 2025 | Ukraine-based Hidalgo Code has announced their upcoming comedy puzzle adventure Olaf and the Crowning Hangover will be launching on PC (via Steam) in Q3 2026.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3001 ... _Hangover/
Olaf and the Crowning Hangover is a comedic puzzle adventure where you stumble through the aftermath of a wild, booze-filled night. Push and pull your way through to clean up your own mess, piece together the events of last night and uncover what really happened.
To right Olaf’s wrongs, you’ll use a unique time-rewind mechanic that flips puzzle logic on its head. Instead of pushing crates, you’re pulling events back into place: broken chairs mend themselves, spilt ale vanishes, and the world slowly returns to order one move at a time.
"When I first created Olaf and the Crowning Hangover during a game jam in 2020, I was focused on the fun, novel puzzle mechanics inspired by a drunk viking theme," shared solo developer Volodymyr Mikhav. "But as I developed it further, I realized a raw puzzle game wasn't enough. For almost four years, the project stalled because I couldn’t answer a simple question: who is Olaf, and why is he doing this? It became clear that a compelling story wasn't just an addition; it was the missing foundation the entire game needed to be built on. That foundation arrived in late 2024 with a brilliant script from a new writer, which gave the game the purpose it desperately needed. Olaf’s journey in the game mirrors my own development struggles, and I think it will resonate with anyone who understands the search for motivation and that incredible 'aha!' moment when everything finally makes sense."
Olaf and the Crowning Hangover will be launching on PC (via Steam) in Q3 2026, and there's a demo available for players to try right now. To keep up to date, be sure to follow them on X @hidalgocode & Bluesky.
About Olaf and the Crowning Hangover
Olaf and the Crowning Hangover is a comedic puzzle adventure where you stumble through the aftermath of a wild, booze-filled night. With a pounding headache and no recollection of last night, Olaf must piece together what happened and set things right.
To right Olaf’s wrongs, you’ll use a unique time-rewind mechanic that flips puzzle logic on its head. Instead of pushing crates, you’re pulling events back into place: broken chairs mend themselves, spilt ale vanishes, and the world slowly returns to order one move at a time.
Sokoban, but in reverse…
In order to puzzle through the wreckage Olaf left behind, you’ll need to do so by rewinding time. Restore objects, tidy up disasters, and uncover how Olaf’s night spiralled out of control, one broken pub stool at a time.
Right Olaf’s Wrongs
Not being able to recall his actions from the night before, Olaf is tasked with righting his wrongs… and there are a lot of wrongs to right, including not delivering a certain order on time. An order that could cost him his head!
Olaf will meet (or re-meet) a wide variety of characters, from Grimlak the grumpy orc to King Charles de Valois who carefully hides his love for simple pleasures (like drinking and gambling).
Dwarves, Black Humour & Absurd Fantasy
Expect witty dialogue, ridiculous situations, and a world where every problem has a solution… if you rewind far enough.
Olaf has gotten himself in quite a pickle and with little memory of how it happened, his foggy memory and the recounts of those around him will shock even him.
Retro Pixel Charm
A colourful pixel art style that blends nostalgic looks with clever modern puzzle design.
With about two hours of dwarven mayhem, puzzles, and absurd comedy, Olaf and the Crowning Hangover is for fans of sokoban-style brainteasers, fantasy humour, and games that don’t take themselves too seriously.
About Hidalgo Code
Whomever you are in your life, deep down you know you belong to something bigger. Follow the call of the void and become who you always wanted to be in our games.
About The IndiEXP
The IndiEXP is a small marketing and PR agency based in Adelaide, Australia looking to market and promote hidden gems made by talented independent game developers.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3001 ... _Hangover/
Olaf and the Crowning Hangover is a comedic puzzle adventure where you stumble through the aftermath of a wild, booze-filled night. Push and pull your way through to clean up your own mess, piece together the events of last night and uncover what really happened.
To right Olaf’s wrongs, you’ll use a unique time-rewind mechanic that flips puzzle logic on its head. Instead of pushing crates, you’re pulling events back into place: broken chairs mend themselves, spilt ale vanishes, and the world slowly returns to order one move at a time.
"When I first created Olaf and the Crowning Hangover during a game jam in 2020, I was focused on the fun, novel puzzle mechanics inspired by a drunk viking theme," shared solo developer Volodymyr Mikhav. "But as I developed it further, I realized a raw puzzle game wasn't enough. For almost four years, the project stalled because I couldn’t answer a simple question: who is Olaf, and why is he doing this? It became clear that a compelling story wasn't just an addition; it was the missing foundation the entire game needed to be built on. That foundation arrived in late 2024 with a brilliant script from a new writer, which gave the game the purpose it desperately needed. Olaf’s journey in the game mirrors my own development struggles, and I think it will resonate with anyone who understands the search for motivation and that incredible 'aha!' moment when everything finally makes sense."
Olaf and the Crowning Hangover will be launching on PC (via Steam) in Q3 2026, and there's a demo available for players to try right now. To keep up to date, be sure to follow them on X @hidalgocode & Bluesky.
About Olaf and the Crowning Hangover
Olaf and the Crowning Hangover is a comedic puzzle adventure where you stumble through the aftermath of a wild, booze-filled night. With a pounding headache and no recollection of last night, Olaf must piece together what happened and set things right.
To right Olaf’s wrongs, you’ll use a unique time-rewind mechanic that flips puzzle logic on its head. Instead of pushing crates, you’re pulling events back into place: broken chairs mend themselves, spilt ale vanishes, and the world slowly returns to order one move at a time.
Sokoban, but in reverse…
In order to puzzle through the wreckage Olaf left behind, you’ll need to do so by rewinding time. Restore objects, tidy up disasters, and uncover how Olaf’s night spiralled out of control, one broken pub stool at a time.
Right Olaf’s Wrongs
Not being able to recall his actions from the night before, Olaf is tasked with righting his wrongs… and there are a lot of wrongs to right, including not delivering a certain order on time. An order that could cost him his head!
Olaf will meet (or re-meet) a wide variety of characters, from Grimlak the grumpy orc to King Charles de Valois who carefully hides his love for simple pleasures (like drinking and gambling).
Dwarves, Black Humour & Absurd Fantasy
Expect witty dialogue, ridiculous situations, and a world where every problem has a solution… if you rewind far enough.
Olaf has gotten himself in quite a pickle and with little memory of how it happened, his foggy memory and the recounts of those around him will shock even him.
Retro Pixel Charm
A colourful pixel art style that blends nostalgic looks with clever modern puzzle design.
With about two hours of dwarven mayhem, puzzles, and absurd comedy, Olaf and the Crowning Hangover is for fans of sokoban-style brainteasers, fantasy humour, and games that don’t take themselves too seriously.
About Hidalgo Code
Whomever you are in your life, deep down you know you belong to something bigger. Follow the call of the void and become who you always wanted to be in our games.
About The IndiEXP
The IndiEXP is a small marketing and PR agency based in Adelaide, Australia looking to market and promote hidden gems made by talented independent game developers.