Great little game. I would have paid for it. Played on PC and other Linux and Steam Deck with no crashes.

This game was absolutely well made and done. The horror elements were definitely there. The only thing I have about it is not really knowing what to do. Basically, look around and have an escape room mindset and you'll get it. Look around for objects that you can interact with. But overall. Very well made game. Very happy with it.

Space, emptiness, solitude.
Like a feeling of going in circles.

We Went Back is a small indie experience, free to play, that will take you between 30 and 50 minutes to go full circle... literally.

You are an astronaut, seemingly the only living soul aboard a drifting spaceship.
Seemingly...

You must find a way to escape by opening the ship’s evacuation hatch, which is sealed by a password.
To find it, you’ll need to explore the ship and inspect your surroundings for clues - but time will slip by before your eyes during the process...

You're not alone on this ship, but there’s an even greater danger - unexplainable, and relentless.

On paper, it's intriguing.
The execution is solid, the concept clever, and the level design enjoyable.

We Went Back has a nice atmosphere, streamlined gameplay, and a short runtime, all while being free.

As for the semblance of a story it offers, I must admit the game raises more questions than it answers - not a dealbreaker, though slightly frustrating.

The puzzles, on the other hand, aren’t particularly engaging, and I must admit I didn’t really understand the purpose of the various items you have to collect... Just another mechanic in the end, but still, a bit more logic overall would’ve been welcome.

My only real gripe: a surprisingly large number of graphical settings for such a short indie game, but no way to remap the controls.
Since there are no specific actions or movements in the game apart from moving and interacting with objects, it's not a major issue - but even for indie titles, I believe not excluding players who don’t use the “WASD” layout should be a basic feature in any production.

It’s easy enough to work around, but still a step a player shouldn’t have to take just to move properly.

You’re not risking much by giving We Went Back a shot - if you’re having trouble sleeping one night, this game is a solid alternative to grandma’s herbal tea: classic, but pleasant.