Back to 21
Released 21 September 2026 · PC · Adventure, Indie, RPG
You’ve been given a chance to go back to 21. Build relationships, explore new paths, and pursue the passion you once buried. Beneath it all lies a deeper truth about the world that contains you. Or perhaps… that you contain.
Story
You play as Momo, about to pass away with regrets for the dreams you sacrificed. On the brink of crossover, you’ve been given a second chance, to go back to age 21. This was the year you first joined one of the world’s top tech companies, AlphaCorp. You had everything you were told to want - success, stability, prestige. But you always knew something was missing... Navigate 49 days of choices that shape your career, relationships, and ultimately, yourself. Through conversations with characters of different worldviews, and challenges to survive (and potentially thrive) solely on your passion, you’ll begin to see the undercurrents that run your world. Meet Different Characters Dialogues in the game bring opportunities to reflect, connect, or question. Choose wisely who you befriend - your experience is partly shaped by those who you are close to. A Passion Worth Following Beyond your day job at AlphaCorp, the game introduces five alternative passion paths, each offering a unique gameplay experience. Choose one or more passion paths to explore. Build skills, overcome challenges unique to each path, and decode hints of passion hidden in your physical state (mood/energy) and...
Gameplay
You play as Momo, about to pass away with regrets for the dreams you sacrificed. On the brink of crossover, you’ve been given a second chance, to go back to age 21. This was the year you first joined one of the world’s top tech companies, AlphaCorp. You had everything you were told to want - success, stability, prestige. But you always knew something was missing... Navigate 49 days of choices that shape your career, relationships, and ultimately, yourself. Through conversations with characters of different worldviews, and challenges to survive (and potentially thrive) solely on your passion, you’ll begin to see the undercurrents that run your world. Meet Different Characters Dialogues in the game bring opportunities to reflect, connect, or question. Choose wisely who you befriend - your experience is partly shaped by those who you are close to. A Passion Worth Following Beyond your day job at AlphaCorp, the game introduces five alternative passion paths, each offering a unique gameplay experience. Choose one or more passion paths to explore. Build skills, overcome challenges unique to each path, and decode hints of passion hidden in your physical state (mood/energy) and inner dialogues (diary). You hold the potential to thrive via ANY path. When you gain enough proficiency in a craft, you can open your own shop related to that craft. The Challenges You’ll need to...
Features
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Release details
Back to 21 is a Adventure, Indie and RPG game by Simulated Being. Back to 21 came out on Monday, 21 September 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 21 September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When did Back to 21 come out?
Back to 21 came out on 21 September 2026.
Which platforms is Back to 21 on?
Back to 21 is on PC.
Who makes Back to 21?
Back to 21 is developed by Simulated Being.
What kind of game is Back to 21?
Back to 21 is a game of these genres: Adventure, Indie and RPG.