Back Then
Developed by Octopus Embrace · Published by Octopus Embrace
At a glance
Overview
An adventure, indie game by Octopus Embrace, published by Octopus Embrace — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Back Then is a first-person narrative game taking place in the mind of Thomas Eilian, an elderly writer diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Back Then.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: i3–4150 CPU
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX9, DX10, and DX11-capable GPUs
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 10 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: i5 CPU or higher
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 1060 or superior
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
Supported languages (3)
Back Then FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Back Then?
Steam classifies Back Then as a Adventure, Indie game, developed by Octopus Embrace. Back Then is a first-person narrative game taking place in the mind of Thomas Eilian, an elderly writer diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease.
How much does Back Then cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Back Then at $12.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Back Then single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Back Then: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Back Then on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Back Then for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Back Then out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Dec 8, 2023.
What platforms is Back Then on?
Back Then is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Back Then single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Back Then cost?
Steam lists it at $12.99.
Does Back Then have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 10 achievements for Back Then.
Who made Back Then?
Back Then is developed by Octopus Embrace and published by Octopus Embrace.
Where to get Back Then
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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