How a musical indie game went against the grain to explore the Deaf experience

Harmonium: The Musical took a lot of time and resources, but according to its developers, it was worth it.

By Ash Parrish, a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers and writing about the intersection of video games and sex.

Image: That Odd Gentlemen

Before I even touched the demo of Harmonium: The Musical at Summer Game Fest earlier this month, I started bawling. It’s about a young deaf girl, Melody, who wishes to participate in the musical traditions of her hearing family. That desire leads her to an adventure in the magical land of Harmonium where music and sign

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