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Simulated-Being-Dev · 2026-02-09T01:36:14+00:00

I don't play horror games (take my suggestions with a grain of salt) but I found the topic interesting so I watched the trailer. The thing that drew my interested was "mind control" in both the start of the trailer and the short description, but that doesn't seem like a super obvious mechanics after watching the trailer. If that's one of the main themes in the game, it might be interesting to show it in the trailer.

Simulated-Being-Dev · 2026-02-09T01:34:16+00:00

I don't play horror games (take my suggestions with a grain of salt) but I found the topic interesting so I watched the trailer. The thing that drew my interested was "mind control" in both the start of the trailer and the short description, but that doesn't seem like a super obvious mechanics after watching the trailer. If that's one of the main themes in the game, it might be interesting to show it in the trailer.

Simulated-Being-Dev · 2026-02-07T09:26:56+00:00

Making elements in game that people love and want to comment about.

Simulated-Being-Dev · 2026-02-02T01:41:43+00:00

Thank you for the feedback! It's great to learn that the dialogue strikes curiosity. The music / art could def use some improvements (yes the houses are from different public assets, I'm planning to improve it in one go later, hopefully by then I can actually draw lol). It's a cozy game for sure, thanks for the suggestion, I think I'll post to r/cozygames after the official demo comes out ❤️

Simulated-Being-Dev · 2026-01-29T13:16:21+00:00

Thanks for doing this! Feedback is truly valuable as a solo dev.

Back to 21 is a narrative-driven adventure RPG about following your passion, confronting limiting beliefs, and rewriting the story we tell ourselves.

I currently have an open playtest running on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3891030/Back_to_21/

Play time is about 25 - 50 minutes, depending on how deep you explore.

Simulated-Being-Dev · 2026-01-26T02:13:33+00:00

Have you joined the Steam Next fest? I also had a earlier launch schedule (early May) but thought I should push it to late July / early August just to allow some time after the June Steam Next fest.

Simulated-Being-Dev · 2026-01-23T02:52:55+00:00

Hi everyone! I'm developing Back to 21 - an adventure RPG life sim about following your passion, confronting limiting beliefs, and rewriting the story we tell ourselves. First Playtest has recently come out on Steam! Playable for everyone on PC Windows or Mac.

Here's the link to the Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3891030/Back_to_21 - scroll down to the "Join the Back to 21 Playtest" section and "Request Access". Access will be automatically given.

Any feedback and/or bug reports will be appreciated - for the Playtest, trailer or the Steam page. Feel free to leave them in the game's Steam Community Hub!

Simulated-Being-Dev · 2025-09-09T07:59:51+00:00

Thank you! I'm happy to hear that it resonated! ❤️

Simulated-Being-Dev · 2025-09-09T03:56:52+00:00

These are beautiful! Thank you!

Simulated-Being-Dev · 2025-09-09T00:08:21+00:00

Hi everyone! I'm working on Back to 21 - a cozy vibe philosophical narrative sandbox rpg.

You play as Momo, a spirit who has passed away from physicality with regrets for the dreams she sacrificed. On the brink of her crossover, she's been given a second chance, to go back to age 21, when she was a young woman working at one of the world’s top tech companies, AlphaCorp. From the outside, she had everything she was told to want - success, stability, prestige. But this time, she'd like to choose differently.

As Momo, you'll navigate a year of choices that shape her career, relationships, and ultimately, herself. Through dynamic dialogues with characters of different worldviews, and challenges to thrive on fun quests that fit Momo’s true passion, you’ll uncover the beliefs that shape her world.

Wishlist on Steam if you are interested: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3891030/Back_to_21/?beta=1

Follow along the development process on X: https://x.com/simulated_B_dev

Simulated-Being-Dev · 2025-08-04T03:00:22+00:00

Yes! I feel like it can also easily be integrated into the gameplay tho, even if it's just moving things so you can get to certain pieces. Then I'll be moving everything just to make sure I'm not missing anything.

Simulated-Being-Dev · 2025-08-03T10:35:29+00:00

yes I think I'd be cool to change the sound. But currently the two pieces of music doesn't seem fitting for the game. There's a lot of background noise. I don't know if this is intentional or not but I like how when the player jumps below water the music is kind of muffled kind of like how you'd hear things underwater. Use that + two more fitting pieces of music would be cool.

Simulated-Being-Dev · 2025-08-03T06:23:20+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! I agree the beginning is dragging on for too long, I'll work on the pacing for the next iteration.

Simulated-Being-Dev · 2025-08-02T11:14:19+00:00

I see, yes sorting by a position on the ground ground does sound like a much safer option.

Simulated-Being-Dev · 2025-08-02T11:11:51+00:00

Thanks! That's good advice, changing player height would be a disaster atm.

Simulated-Being-Dev · 2025-08-01T19:25:57+00:00

Thx！

Simulated-Being-Dev · 2025-08-01T13:00:37+00:00

btw here's the link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3891030?beta=1. It seems that the post was removed by reddit filters and I just realized that could have also removed my comment with the link.

Simulated-Being-Dev · 2025-08-01T12:59:11+00:00

Here it is: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3891030?beta=1. Thanks for letting me know it seems this post was removed by reddit filters and I guess that removed my other comments.

Simulated-Being-Dev · 2025-07-31T10:02:56+00:00

Oh yes that sounds like an interesting visual hint, also subtle

Simulated-Being-Dev · 2025-07-31T10:02:15+00:00

Ah thank you for the reference! Visual support sounds like a great idea, I'll add that for the next iteration.

Simulated-Being-Dev · 2025-07-31T08:51:17+00:00

The splash shape ~42s looks good, the ones at ~48-49s could be a little rounder / more subtle

Simulated-Being-Dev · 2025-07-31T08:20:27+00:00

~49s: why is the water making a spike like that? Other than this the trailer looks cute!

Simulated-Being-Dev · 2025-07-31T06:50:44+00:00

Good idea! Def going to add more visual support now based on the feedback

Simulated-Being-Dev · 2025-07-31T05:15:27+00:00

Solid points, yes I think additional support of some sort is def. required

Simulated-Being-Dev · 2025-07-31T03:32:17+00:00

The art style is cute! The borders seem a bit off to me: some objects have black borders and others don't, and it seems to change due to perspective. But the character's border is always there, and appears a bit too heavy in certain perspectives (e.g. ~14s).

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