Control, I'm Not Coming Back overview

Overview

Control, I'm Not Coming Back comes from Desborde Games and is published by Desborde Games. It arrived on Steam on May 2026, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Custom Volume Controls, #category_playable_at_your_own_pace, Playable without Timed Input, DualShock Controller Support, and DualShock Controller Support. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, macOS, and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Control, I'm Not Coming Back's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 26 players at 22 September 2026 - 16:12:12 UTC, with a tracked peak near 78. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 0% positive across 0 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Control, I'm Not Coming Back is available in 9 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Control, I'm Not Coming Back has sold up to 61,699 units and has recommendation data pending. Revenue data is not available for this game yet. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Control, I'm Not Coming Back overview details

Control, I'm Not Coming Back combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Control, I'm Not Coming Back is a short and emotional narrative game about an astronaut drifting through the vastness of space, searching for a reason to keep going while struggling with the feeling that there may be no way back home. Inspired by the Hopecore aesthetic, the game explores despair, friendship and how we are able to move forward even in the deepest void of the cosmos. A Hopecore-Inspired Storyline After an accident leaves a young space cadet drifting alone in the void, his journey becomes an introspective and abstract encounter with the historic Voyager 1 probe, forming a bond that reflects humanity’s need to keep reaching towards new horizons. Play Through In-Game Montages Experience in-game montages with scene transitions in sync with the soundtrack. Changing the space around you to the rhythm of the music. Constantly Changing Environment Explore diverse environments across many distinct visual styles, blending retro graphics, abstract spaces, and real-world footage into a constantly shifting atmospheric journey. Main Features Short narrative experience focused on emotions and atmosphere. Inspired on Hopecore aesthetics. Voyager 1 as a companion on your journey. Evocative and original scenery. Montages integrated in the gameplay, with scene transitions on the beat of the soundtrack. A story with branching paths based on your choices.

SteamPulse editorial summary

Control, I'm Not Coming Back is listed as a game with Free to play. It supports Windows and macOS, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Custom Volume Controls, #category_playable_at_your_own_pace, Playable without Timed Input, DualShock Controller Support, and DualShock Controller Support, and is associated with Adventure, Indie, and Free To Play. SteamPulse's latest observation records 26 players at 22 September 2026 - 16:12:12 UTC, a tracked peak of 78, and review score data when available.

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