Virtue and a Sledgehammer turns destruction into a form of therapy
Virtue and a Sledgehammer is an indie game that focuses on the joy of destruction. Players take on the role of Pratelle, exploring her relationships while breaking through a town inhabited by robots. The game has been recognized at the Tribeca Festival and emphasizes the therapeutic aspects of breaking things in a virtual environment.
- ▪The game is developed by indie studios Deconstructeam and Selkie Harbour.
- ▪Players engage in a narrative-driven experience while breaking objects in a rural Spanish town.
- ▪Virtue and a Sledgehammer was selected as one of the gaming highlights at the 2026 Tribeca Festival.
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