Back Then

Back Then

Point-and-click • Music • Puzzle • Adventure • Indie
2023

Back Then is an upcoming Point-and-click/Music/Puzzle/Adventure/Indie game releasing on PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5. Scheduled to launch on December 8, 2023.

Developed by Octopus Embrace and published by Octopus Embrace, Gammera Nest.

Release Date: 12/09/2023

Released
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Story

Stuck in a Wheelchair, players find themselves lost in a house, discovering more about Thomas and his family by unlocking new rooms, collectibles, objectives and puzzles. Together, both the player and Thomas attempt to discover who they are, listening to the monologues of Thomas and his family, detailing their own struggles and perspectives of the situation at hand.

Players traverse through the four seasons of the year, going back and forth between the House and Dreamlike Sequences as Thomas attempts to unravel what his life meant.

Back Then is a game for people who are in search of unconventional and new story-rich experiences. It appeals to a more general audience, emphasizing on the game's atmosphere, soundtrack, and narrated-exploration to deliver players a poetic and emotional story. It is a story about Time, Death, and who we become when we forget who we are. Through this story we hope to make as many people as we can uncomfortable, but aware to the reality of millions around the world diagnosed with Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 5

Genres

Point-and-clickMusicPuzzleAdventureIndie

Developer

  • Octopus Embrace

Publishers

  • Octopus Embrace
  • Gammera Nest

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

First personText

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

DramaMystery

Game Modes

Single player

Key Features

narrative-driven

Game Engine

Built with Unity

Release Information

Primary Release Date

December 8, 2023

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PC (Microsoft Windows)

December 8, 2023

PlayStation 5

November 5, 2024
North America
November 5, 2024
Europe

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for Back Then on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
memory:8 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD RX 570
directx:Version 11
storage:25 GB available space

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 10/11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 6700 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:30 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with Back Then, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about Back Then