We Were Here Before

The release date for We Were Here Before was July 28, 2026, and it is now available on PC. This interactive fiction title casts you as a governor overseeing a frontier outpost that is destined for a quiet, inevitable end. Rather than deep management mechanics, the focus is entirely on narrative decision-making where your choices directly dictate the specific legacy left behind in the settlement's obituary.

The loop is built for short, high-impact sessions lasting under an hour, featuring over 120 possible endings. You will manage abstract resources like memory and bureaucracy to address surreal events, such as merchants arriving with items you have not yet ordered or impossible arrivals from the Horizon. Since there are no traditional fail states, the tension comes from the permanence of your choices and how they shape a unique story for each run. It is a focused experience for those who prefer reading and atmosphere over complex strategy systems.

Pick this up if you want a strange, atmospheric story that respects your time.