Underplayed Gems

When The Past Was Around (2020)

When The Past Was Around cover
Developer
Mojiken
Publisher
Toge Productions
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 4,387 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a gentle, hand-drawn puzzle journey through memories, balancing quiet melancholy with warm romance

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What players say

Players praise its wordless, melancholic story about grief and letting go, with an art style and music that amplify the emotion. The puzzles are gentle and intuitive, making it a short but affecting experience, though a few find the story shallow or the gameplay basic.

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Screenshots

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