Looking Back
Developed by Kristopher Poulin-Thibault · Published by Kristopher Poulin-Thibault
At a glance
Overview
An indie, rpg game by Kristopher Poulin-Thibault, published by Kristopher Poulin-Thibault — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “You are a graduate student and you must defeat the ultimate boss monster: your Thesis! Develop relationships with quirky allies and improve your stats by inspecting your surroundings and making difficult choices. Will you explore and alter memories for a chance at a better life? Will you risk looking back?” — 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 Looking Back.
| 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 | No |
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 XP, Windows 7, or greater
- Processor: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: Integrated graphics
- Storage: 800 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported languages (1)
Looking Back 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 Looking Back?
Steam classifies Looking Back as a Indie, RPG game, developed by Kristopher Poulin-Thibault. You are a graduate student and you must defeat the ultimate boss monster: your Thesis! Develop relationships with quirky allies and improve your stats by inspecting your surroundings and making difficult choices. Will you explore and alter memories for a chance at a better life? Will you risk looking back?
How much does Looking Back cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Looking Back at $2.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Looking Back single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Looking Back: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Looking Back on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Looking Back for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Looking Back out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 7, 2019.
What platforms is Looking Back on?
Looking Back 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 Looking Back single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Looking Back cost?
Steam lists it at $2.99.
Who made Looking Back?
Looking Back is developed by Kristopher Poulin-Thibault and published by Kristopher Poulin-Thibault.
Where to get Looking Back
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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