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Before We Leave

Developed by Balancing Monkey Games · Published by Team17

CasualIndieSimulationStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseMay 13, 2021 Price$4.99 Metacritic72/100 Steam reviews1,265

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS
ModesSingle-player
Price$4.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic72/100
Steam reviews1,265
Languages10
Achievements56
DLC1

Overview

A casual, indie, simulation game by Balancing Monkey Games, published by Team17 — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Before We Leave is a city building game set in a cozy corner of the universe. Nurture your Peeps and their surroundings while rebuilding and rediscovering civilisation. Settle new lands and planets while avoiding hungry Space Whales.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 78% positive of 1,637
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Peak players19
Player-voted tags:City BuilderCasualEconomyRelaxingHex GridFamily FriendlyResource ManagementAtmosphericBuildingSingleplayerSpacePost-apocalyptic

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 Before We Leave.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64 bit only)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4300U or AMD Phenom II X4 975
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 4890
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64 bit only)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-9400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 590
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Supported languages (10)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainPortuguese - BrazilRussianSimplified ChineseTurkishJapanese

Before We Leave 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 Before We Leave?

Steam classifies Before We Leave as a Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Balancing Monkey Games. Before We Leave is a city building game set in a cozy corner of the universe. Nurture your Peeps and their surroundings while rebuilding and rediscovering civilisation. Settle new lands and planets while avoiding hungry Space Whales.

How much does Before We Leave cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Before We Leave at $4.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Before We Leave single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Before We Leave: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Before We Leave on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Before We Leave for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Before We Leave out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 13, 2021.

What platforms is Before We Leave on?

Before We Leave is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Before We Leave single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Before We Leave cost?

Steam lists it at $4.99.

Does Before We Leave have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 56 achievements for Before We Leave.

What is Before We Leave's Metacritic score?

Before We Leave has a Metacritic score of 72/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Before We Leave?

Before We Leave is developed by Balancing Monkey Games and published by Team17.

Where to get Before We Leave

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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