- Chapter 2. Added hints. More bugfix. - 4 September 2026
Hi there. According to feedback, some players still have issues with Chapter 2. I've made a great QA test and fixed all the bugs I've encountered, including those related to save/loadAlso, I have added support for the hints feature (H hotkey) for Chapter 2. Now, if you're stuck - you may... well... have a hint. For this feature to work properly, it's better to load my save, which is located in the main game folder. Just put the files in the "save" folder and load save 1 (top right slot).
- Chapter 2. Bugfix - 27 August 2026
Hi, everyone. Chapter 2 is completely finished. I've prepared a patch with fixes and improvements. There are so many of them that I won't list them all. In theory, I’ve fixed absolutely everything that people complained about. If you’re having any technical issues, email me at [email protected] or on Discord https://discord.gg/FYaFmQFY5PI recommend starting the game from the beginning if you’ve already tried playing Chapter 2. If you don’t want to, there are save_1.ini and save_1.png files in the game’s root folder. Place them in the save folder, overwriting the existing files. Launch the game and load the save file in the top-right corner (save 1).
- Chapter 2. Brought a lot of bugs - 22 August 2026
Hi, everyone. As some of you may have noticed, I’ve released Chapter 2 of the game. And I’m begging you—PLEASE DON’T PLAY it right now. It’s full of bugs, some of which are critical. Why did I do this? Well, first of all, because I promised myself I would. Second, I introduced most of the bugs in the last few days before release, when I added a bunch of text content to the build. Third, I played through the game with two streamers and watched live to see how it plays and what needs to be changed. Unfortunately, because I was so busy with another project that was also up for release, I wasn’t able to properly fix everything. I was sleeping only a few hours at a time, and at some point—I just lost all my energy and started procrastinating. I didn’t even have the strength to write a post. Now I’ve recovered a bit and am ready to get back to fixing bugs. Please wait a few days. I’ll release…
- Ukrainian Games Festival + Chapter 2 - 18 August 2026
BROKEN LIFE is taking part in the Ukrainian Games Festival!I’m very happy to be part of an event that brings Ukrainian developers and players together. ❤️And that’s not the only good news!On August 19, a major BROKEN LIFE update is coming — Chapter 2!Leo’s story continues. New locations, events, characters, and another chapter of his story await you.If you haven’t played yet, now is a great time to discover BROKEN LIFE. And if you’ve already completed Chapter 1 — we’ll return to the story on August 19.Thank you to everyone who supports Ukrainian games and follows BROKEN LIFE!
- Summer Sale -30% & Game Info Update - 25 June 2026
Hi everyone. It's been a while since I've published any game information. So, what's new?Well, this game actually took much more time than I thought in 2023 when I started it. I have struggled due to a lack of experience. However, now I have it. As you may see, I have not published updates for a long time. And there is a reason. I haven't worked on Broken Life development since August 2025. Instead, I was making another game that has much more perspective. It's a simulator of a totalitarian society called Ministry of Truth. You may check it in my developer\publisher profile.I've also started a small game studio called False Memory Dept. and we have some plans for the future. Anyway, Broken Life will be released in 2026. I promise it, firstly, to myself. So here is a Roadmap:July, 2026 - finishing Chapter 2. Art - 95% DONE, Programming - 100% DONE, Sounds - 0% DONE, Voice over - 0% DONEA…
- Four years of war, twelve years of resistance - 24 February 2026
Today marks four years since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.But for us, the war did not begin in 2022. The occupation of Ukrainian territories has been ongoing for 12 years — since 2014.These have been years of loss, air raid sirens, and constant uncertainty. At the same time, they have been years of resilience, mutual support, and the struggle for the right to exist as a nation and as a state.I continue working on my small game about war, as well as on other serious projects. Creativity helps overcome fear and move forward.Thank you to everyone who supports Ukrainian developers. Thank you to the brave Ukrainian defenders. Thank you for your humanity.We remember the victims of war. We work for the future. We stand together. 💙💛Light will prevail.
- Ukranian Games Festival: Save 31% - 14 August 2025
BROKEN LIFE is taking part in the Ukrainian Games Festival - a large-scale initiative celebrating the future of the Ukrainian gaming industry. The festival, organized by Palaye.net, starts on August 14.This game is about war, loneliness, and the struggle with depression caused by loss. It’s a story of pain and perseverance, where every step forward is a quiet act of courage.During the festival, BROKEN LIFE is available with a 31% discount. Now is the time to experience this heartfelt journey.The festival also features many other remarkable projects from talented Ukrainian developers. I encourage you to explore their work and support the growth of the Ukrainian game industry.Sincerely, — IkkoSama
- Skip the slide puzzle patch - 28 July 2025
Some players asked for the possibility to skip the Slide puzzle "Heart". Added this feature. Also fixed bug caused by the feature "Stretch screen". Now the game displays correctly at any resolution
- Small patch with bug fixes - 21 July 2025
Fixed: - Chinese simplified translation - Finnish translation - Several bugs related to the Keyboard control
- Early Access Update Patch - 16 July 2025
Hi there! Long time no see. I'm safe and still working on the game release. Chapter 2 will be mind-blowing, but now I wish to publish some improvements to the game.Features implemented:Steam Cloud Saves. Never lose your progress, even if you delete and reinstall the game.Dynamic Saves. Pause the game on PC and continue from the same spot on Steam Deck or vice versa.Stretch screen to monitor is now an option. The game doesn't stretch on non-16:9 monitors by default now. Game experience on Ultra-wide monitors is absolutely improved.Requested features implemented:Separate options for voice-over and subtitles languages. Now you can choose what language you want to read and what language you want to hear.Save before bedtime story. If you want to play the story again, just load the autosave before interacting with other objects in the Childroom.LocalizationFinnish (Suomi) localization added—s…
- MINISTRY OF TRUTH: 1984 - DEMO on Steam - 6 June 2025
Greetings, citizen! We're glad to inform you that False Memory Dept. recently released a Demo of MINISTRY OF TRUTH: 1984.Description: Dystopian simulator of a totalitarian societySource: manual #1984 issued by J. OrwellExpected release date: 3rd quarter of 2025Required action: Play game and share your thoughts.Notes:Story-oriented experienceUnique thought control systemLots of puzzles and mini-gamesAnimated comics seriesChoice-matter actionsMultiple endingsRemember, Big Brother is watching you!
- Day 1 patch + DEMO update - 1 May 2025
I'm working hard to make players feel comfortable playing Broken Life. Patch note: - known bug fix - minor improvements - localization improvements Demo update (comparing to April 29.2025 version): - updated the most of art, including main character art - added and updated sounds - added and updated dialogues and voiceover - added several new interactions - bugfix - minor improvements
- BROKEN LIFE is available in Early Access - 30 April 2025
That day has come. It has been a long journey, full of obstacles. However, I made it through. Meet Broken Life, a 2d Point-and-Click adventure set in the midst of war. The game is currently in early access. The first of three chapters of this fascinating and tragic story is available for players to review. Support the developer and buy the game with a 20% discount to celebrate the launch. Share your impressions in the comments section. Best regards, IkkoSama.
- Human Voiceover added! - 26 August 2024
A lot of people argued that AI voiceover sounds robotic and doesn't have a soul. So, now you can enjoy my own voice in a game. Added my native language - Ukranian and my poor-accented English. Disclaimer: English version is not so good as it should be. I'll try to fix this on release. Anyway, i hope you'll like new voiceover. Don't forget to wishlist the game. Sincerely yours, Ikkosama.
- BROKEN LIFE at Ukrainian Games Festival 2024! - 19 August 2024
I'm happy to announce that Demo of my game BROKEN LIFE is participating in the Ukrainian Games Festival 2024 on Steam! This festival brings together the best Ukrainian games and developers, and I can't wait to share with you a story about loss, hope, and the fight for freedom. Ukrainian Games Festival 2024 -https://store.steampowered.com/sale/UkrainianGames2024 👾 Festival dates: 19 - 26 August 2024 Join the festival, support the Ukrainian gaming industry and discover the exciting and tragic adventure of BROKEN LIFE! 🕹️
- Demo translated on 15 languages! - 9 July 2024
Hi there. I've spent some time, drunk a lot of coffee and prepared a BIG PACK of new languages, which are supported now in BROKEN LIFE. Still only texts, voice over will be prepared for release version. Added: - Portuguese - Italian - Spanish - French - Czech - Polish - Romanian - Turkish Added in previous updates: - English - Ukrainian - German - Chinese simplified - Chinese traditional - Korean - Japanese 15 LANGUAGES IN TOTAL Unrelated updates: - fast walking in Keyboard mode (SHIFT+move) - minor bug fixes Please send me email on [email protected] if you spot any spelling mistakes in my translations.
- New languages for Demo: Japanese and Korean - 24 June 2024
Hi! I've translated demo into Japanese and Korean. For now it's only texts, but soon will do voice over too. Additional languages will also be available soon. Unrelated changes: - added visual hints for shortkeys ("highlight objects", "hints" and "pause menu") - small bugfixes
- New languages for Demo: German, Chinese Traditional and Chinese Simplified - 18 June 2024
Hi! I've translated demo into German, Chinese Traditional and Chinese Simplified. For now it's only texts, but soon will do voice over too. Additional languages will also be available soon. Unrelated changes: - added feature to autodetect system language - small bugfixes
- Patch released - 12 June 2024
Patch notes: - added fast walking on double-click - added mouse click effect - added possibility to turn off typewriter effect in options - fixed bug with incorrect width of dialogue background - fixed bug with road in the sky in intro cutscene - minor changes
- BROKEN LIFE LIVE STREAM! June 14, 2024 - 11 June 2024
LIVE STREAM! June 14, 2024 Hello, everyone! My name is Kostiantyn and I am a solo game developer from Ukraine. I work hard to create a rich and immersive story based on my own experiences of living through war. Be prepared for the journey through dark and atmospheric 2D environments, solving puzzles that are integrated into the emotional story.
