“Hope in the Rain” is a semi-narrative-driven 2D pixel art game about a game developer who signs up for a game jam but struggles to begin due to depression. After five in-game days of isolation and stagnation, the player finally finds the motivation to "just get started" (this is where the jam's theme comes in). Balancing hunger, thirst, tiredness, and mood, the player must manage time wisely between working, resting, and avoiding in-game distractions.  As progress is made, the rain outside gradually begins to fade — a visual metaphor for emotional recovery. The game ends a ranking of how you did on your game jam based off of how much progress was made, reminding us that even in the tough times, their is still hope and that you can do it! #JustGetStarted