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Control, I'm Not Coming Back
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4b53cef4e3d0645535b4d25e27f00423
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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.
game_review_summary
Overwhelmingly Positive
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- 99% of the 533 user reviews for this game are positive.
review_number
533
release_date
May 29, 2026
developer
Desborde Games
publisher
Desborde Games
popular_tags
Story Rich,Walking Simulator,Philosophical,Space,Interactive Fiction,3D,First-Person,Psychological,Abstract,Adventure,Surreal,Sci-fi,Free to Play,Colorful,Indie,Stylized,Nonlinear,Pixel Graphics,Minimalist,Choose Your Own Adventure
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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.
community_hub_url
https://steamcommunity.com/app/4515660
game_url
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4515660/Control_Im_Not_Coming_Back/
game_id
4515660
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uid: KbWJt
insdate: 2026-05-30 09:22:03
title: Control, I'm Not Coming Back
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category: Story Rich
md5: 4b53cef4e3d0645535b4d25e27f00423
game_description_snippet: 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.
game_review_summary: Overwhelmingly Positive
responsive_reviewdesc: - 99% of the 533 user reviews for this game are positive.
review_number: 533
release_date: May 29, 2026
developer: Desborde Games
publisher: Desborde Games
popular_tags: Story Rich,Walking Simulator,Philosophical,Space,Interactive Fiction,3D,First-Person,Psychological,Abstract,Adventure,Surreal,Sci-fi,Free to Play,Colorful,Indie,Stylized,Nonlinear,Pixel Graphics,Minimalist,Choose Your Own Adventure
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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.
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community_hub_url: https://steamcommunity.com/app/4515660
game_url: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4515660/Control_Im_Not_Coming_Back/
game_id: 4515660