Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 4515660 |
| Live current players | 41 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 78 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 41 |
| Price | Free to play |
| Free to play | Yes |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | — |
| Current price USD | Free |
| Release date | May 2026 |
| Developer | Desborde Games |
| Publisher | Desborde Games |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | Not available |
| Positive review percent | Not available |
| Positive reviews | 0 |
| Negative reviews | 0 |
| Total reviews | 0 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | 5 |
| Average playtime forever | Not available |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | Yes |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/4515660/ |
Short description
Control, I'm Not Coming Back is a short and emotional narrative game about a lost astronaut searching for a reason to keep going forward while facing the emptiness of space. Inspired by the Hopecore aesthetic, it’s a story about positivism, friendship and our human connection with Voyager 1.
About this game
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.
Supported languages
English * , Spanish - Spain, French, Italian, German, Simplified Chinese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Turkish * languages with full audio support