Overview
How To Make A Killing plunges players into the dark and morally ambiguous town of Hamelin, a place now under siege by a young necromancer. Developed and published by 0Dark&Nerdy, this open-world action RPG emphasizes player agency, where every decision carries weight and has lasting consequences. You step into the shoes of an assassin, and the path you forge – how you interact with its complex characters, where you explore, and the methods you employ – is entirely yours to define.
The game blends old-school RPG sensibilities with a mature narrative, weaving tales of cults, substance abuse, and intricately developed characters, each with their own branching storylines. The world of Hamelin is not for the faint of heart, featuring frequent violence and gore, strong language, and themes of drug and alcohol abuse, as indicated by its content descriptors.
Highlights
- Consequence-Driven Open World: Explore Hamelin and engage in action RPG combat where your choices permanently impact the narrative and the world around you.
- Mature Narrative Themes: Delve into a dark world filled with cults, addiction, and complex characters, offering a mature and morally challenging experience.
- Classic RPG Elements: Features include open-world exploration, action RPG combat, consequence-driven quests, and branching dialogue choices, all within a single-player experience.
Who It's For
This title is aimed at players who enjoy open-world RPGs with a strong emphasis on narrative and player choice. If you appreciate mature themes, challenging gameplay, and a world where your actions have tangible, permanent repercussions, How To Make A Killing might be for you. Fans of action RPGs with a darker, more complex storyline will find a lot to sink their teeth into.
Game Info
- Developer: 0Dark&Nerdy
- Publisher: 0Dark&Nerdy
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
- Release Date: July 31, 2020
- Platform: PC (Steam)
- Features: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Family Sharing.





