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.
Olaf and the Crowning Hangover is slated to launch on Steam in Q3 2026, and there’s a demo to play right now.
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.
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.
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