Hidden Runaway

About

Hidden Runaway is a point-and-click puzzle game that follows two former partners forced to revisit their shared past. Set a decade after their initial adventure, Brian and Gina now live apart and barely tolerate each other. They’re hired to recount their first case for a film producer, forcing them to navigate flashbacks of their early partnership while clashing in the present. Players solve environmental puzzles and interact with objects to progress through dual timelines, balancing humor and tension as the characters’ unresolved history unfolds. Pendulo Studios’ signature storytelling shines here, blending witty dialogue and familiar tropes from the Runaway series. While the 2012 release date means it’s showing its age visually, fans of classic adventure games praise its tight writing and character dynamics. With over 100 hours of playtime noted in community logs, the game leans into its strengths as a self-contained mystery that doubles as a love letter to the franchise’s roots.