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HOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac • 2023

Should you play it?

HOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE is an award winning, hour long melancholy, point-and-click narrative mystery set in the bible belt of Sweden.

What works

  • Beautiful pixel art and lighting effects
  • Emotionally powerful and thought-provoking story
  • Immersive melancholic atmosphere
  • Free to play
  • Well-crafted soundtrack

Things to keep in mind

  • Very short playtime
  • Minimal gameplay mechanics
  • Linear narrative with limited interactivity
  • Lack of character customization
  • Some players wished for longer story or more exploration

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HOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Competence, Experimenting, Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Idle, Progression.

Last update: 23/08/2026