Indie · 2026
We Were Here Before
We Were Here Before is a deep interactive fiction experience where you step into the role of a frontier settlement governor tasked with shaping a community that’s already fading from memory. Each playthrough lasts 45 to 60 minutes, offering over 120 unique endings as you make pivotal decisions. The game unfolds around the mysterious Horizon, which brings unexpected arrivals—like a merchant who knows your orders before you place them or a child who appears before her mother. Every choice you make leaves a lasting mark, influencing resources, memory, and prosperity. Build essential structures such as a town square, market, or archive, and watch your settlement grow. At the end, you’ll receive a Legacy District named after your actions—be it a Counting House or a Certain Garden. The Bureau of Metaphysical & Philosophical Research observes your choices but rarely intervenes. Your governance shapes not just the land, but the very history of the frontier. Will you build wisely, or let the settlement slip further into oblivion?