Hourglass is an action-adventure game available on Play Station 5, where players assume the role of Aywa, a young adventurer on a quest to find her missing father, an archeologist lost in Egypt. The game features a unique time-clone mechanic that allows players to create duplicates of themselves to solve intricate puzzles. Set against a backdrop of ancient Egyptian mythology and technology, the narrative challenges conventional beliefs about the civilization's capabilities.

The gameplay revolves around exploring a richly detailed world filled with pyramids and ancient artifacts while engaging in various puzzles that require strategic thinking and timing. Players must utilize their time-clone ability effectively, recording actions and then rewinding time to create clones that mimic those actions. This innovative mechanic sets Hourglass apart, making it not only a visually captivating experience but also a mentally stimulating one.