Back Then

Type
Offer
Sandbox
Live
Creation Date
Oct 17 2023, 03:30 PM
Last Modified Date
Oct 19 2026, 03:00 PM
Back Then
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Change 2b73becd-ca9b-486d-acb6-c732e4c05fb8Oct 19 2026, 03:17 PM
  • Added tag Halloween Sale
Change 38ade3de-78c3-4371-baec-908503da2408Oct 5 2026, 04:10 PM
  • Locale key LongDescription modified: We all live with the fear of reaching the shadow of dementia. The ultimate fear of forgetting. For who do we become when we forget who we are? Back Then is a first-person narrative game taking place in the mind of Thomas, an elderly writer diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. → <!--textBlock--> <!--text--> We all live with the fear of reaching the shadow of dementia. The ultimate fear of forgetting. The fear of not remembering our past, what led us here. For who do we become when we forget who we are? <!--image--> ![Back Then-1bx0w](https://cdn1.epicgames.com/spt-assets/22a4793d8e56416988043db962086c14/back-then-1bx0w.gif) <!--textBlock--> <!--text--> Back Then is a **first-person narrative game journey** taking place in the mind of Thomas Eilian, an elderly writer diagnosed with **Alzheimer's Disease.** The gameplay, presented in first-person perspective, is **story-driven** and is heavily focused on *interactions, puzzles and detective exploration.* <!--image--> ![Back Then-uoi8e](https://cdn1.epicgames.com/spt-assets/22a4793d8e56416988043db962086c14/back-then-uoi8e.gif) <!--textBlock--> <!--text--> **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.** <!--image--> ![Back Then-1y610](https://cdn1.epicgames.com/spt-assets/22a4793d8e56416988043db962086c14/back-then-1y610.gif) <!--textBlock--> <!--text--> 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. - In-depth narrative and storytelling experience. - Detective exploration and puzzles. - Creative gameplay and events related to Alzheimer’s and forgetfulness. - Inspired by personal events, involving the team's loved ones and family. <!--image--> ![Back Then-gfgqk](https://cdn1.epicgames.com/spt-assets/22a4793d8e56416988043db962086c14/back-then-gfgqk.gif) <!--textBlock--> <!--text--> Back Then 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. <!--image--> ![Back Then-194qo](https://cdn1.epicgames.com/spt-assets/22a4793d8e56416988043db962086c14/back-then-194qo.gif) <!--textBlock--> <!--text--> We know what it's like... To have someone whom we love no longer even recognise you. We become familiar strangers in their eyes. We dedicate this game to you, your loved ones... And all who were back then.
Change 9eef601b-e29b-4416-ac57-981ad57a86b9Sep 26 2026, 07:29 PM
  • Locale key LongDescription modified: → We all live with the fear of reaching the shadow of dementia. The ultimate fear of forgetting. For who do we become when we forget who we are? Back Then is a first-person narrative game taking place in the mind of Thomas, an elderly writer diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease.
Change 914a694b-0d22-4f1f-9dbf-af58092fbe5eSep 17 2026, 03:18 PM
  • Removed tag End of Summer Sale
Change f80710b9-9973-4a46-a2be-cc8ffa853ee3Sep 3 2026, 03:03 PM
  • Added tag End of Summer Sale
Change 7ae76166-f289-4486-bd5a-3db36d05e6eaJul 30 2026, 03:07 PM
  • Removed tag Summer Sale
Change 2a2582f2-3ddb-4e53-8956-3678cdf7e96bJul 16 2026, 03:06 PM
  • Added tag Summer Sale
Change 20163b76-ea60-4b8b-8996-fc827ab5f70aJun 11 2026, 03:18 PM
  • Removed tag Epic MEGA Sale
Change 1a78bbc7-b660-4411-9d5b-d544307c7e0aMay 14 2026, 03:09 PM
  • Added tag Epic MEGA Sale
Change 77405574-389b-4055-8758-25792fa44d4cApr 13 2026, 03:09 PM
  • Removed tag Spring Sale
Change 46286595-f685-4d83-ae62-1a7ba603105eApr 4 2026, 04:35 AM
  • Added tag Spring Sale
Change ce8a8e75-c98d-454c-bfd2-21153e95ababJan 8 2026, 04:08 PM
  • Removed tag Holiday Sale
Change 5502bb4b-fc59-4906-b556-24a9e6857134Dec 11 2025, 04:10 PM
  • Added tag Holiday Sale
Change 71cb0aed-14d4-46d9-b8d7-1381615c7bbeNov 3 2025, 04:12 PM
  • Removed tag Halloween Sale
Change 61fefc4c-a2f5-4979-91d5-aa1b493789edOct 20 2025, 03:31 PM
  • Added tag Halloween Sale
Change e869ca4c-107a-4626-8a2b-bd131e3dfb94Aug 26 2025, 03:46 PM
  • Added item DevGeneralAudience
  • Added blacklisted country: KR
  • Added 5 tags
    • Single Player
    • Windows
    • Indie
    • Exploration
    • Narration
  • Added 3 categories
    • Game
    • Game Edition
    • Base Game Edition
  • Added 3 key images
  • Added 4 custom attributes
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  • Added locale: en
  • Offer indexed on EpicDB