One Night With Haro

About

One Night With Haro is a 2D action-adventure game blending platforming and beat-em-up combat. You play as Haro, a ferryman of the dead forced into chaos after the Devil seizes control of the underworld. The story tasks you with collecting souls and battling mythic enemies while navigating a world where Greek legends clash with modern settings. Gameplay focuses on fluid melee attacks, skill upgrades, and timed boss fights that mix strategy and reflexes. The game stands out for its stylized visuals and tight combat loops, with players praising its fast-paced action and myth-inspired level design. While short in length, its punchy structure and retro pixel art have earned it a niche following. Community feedback highlights the satisfying progression system and creative boss encounters, though some note the story could use deeper polish. Released in 2021, it remains a brisk pick for fans of indie action games with a mythological twist.

Storyline

Haro is the death known as Charon, in Greek mythology, the son of Erebus and Nyx (Night), whose duty it was to ferry over the Rivers Styx and Acheron those souls of the deceased who had received the rites of burial. Haro was working for Hades god of the underworld but one day Devil took over Hades throne and then became the new lord of the underworld . Hades before he died had fell in love with beautiful Persephone when he saw her picking flowers one day in a meadow and carried her off in his chariot to live with him in the dark Underworld. Persephone never loved Hades but instead she fell in love with Haro and then Zeus decided to take back Persephone for revenge. Now Devil has one mission for Haro to bring as many souls he can and kill the Olympian Gods.