A story-based exploration game about the very far future. With the help of two Artificial Intelligences, explore a universe conquered by humanity, uncover your purpose in it, and try to stop it from falling apart.
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Positive (13) - 92% of the 13 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Oct 7, 2024
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About This Game

Year Unknown is a short "walking sim" with a branching narrative. It takes ~1 hour to complete.

Story

Explore The Library, a megastructure the size of the universe, filled with all of humanity's knowledge. To guide you are two Artificial Intelligences, built to process its massive collection of information.

But something else is calling you - a distress call from the center of the universe. The stagnant universe is breaking down, and there may be no way to save it.

Gameplay

Explore brutalist landscapes, and find terminals to talk to two AI. Both have different thoughts and opinions, and might tell you different things. Fortunately, you have control: choose which AI to talk to, what to tell them or leave out, and ultimately, decide who you agree with.

Accessibility

Includes the following accessibility options:

  • Text size adjustment

  • OpenDyslexic as an alternative font

  • Text-to-speech

  • Option to reduce the motion of certain effects and sequences

Note: This game does not contain content from a generative AI. The AI in the game are written characters.

System Requirements

Windows
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7
    • Processor: Intel 9th generation / AMD Ryzen 1000 or newer
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 or better. Vulkan support required.
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • Processor: Intel 9th generation / AMD Ryzen 1000 or newer
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 or better. Vulkan support required.
    • Storage: 1 GB available space

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