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About This Game

10 chapters · 8-10 hours of co-op play · Requires two players, no solo mode

Once Before Us is a cooperative puzzle adventure for two players.
Communication and observation are the only ways forward - every riddle, mechanism, and clue requires teamwork and focus. Together, you’ll explore forgotten places, solve challenges that test both logic and connection.

•  Two-Player Co-op – Built entirely around collaboration. Every puzzle requires both players to act, react, and think together. No solo mode.

•  Challenging Puzzles – Each area introduces new ways to communicate and coordinate. Attention to detail and clear teamwork are key.

• Environmental Interactions – Push, pull, trigger, and combine elements to solve physical and logical challenges.

• Narrative Element – The players are guided by someone who speaks to them along the way. They don’t know who he is or why he’s helping - at least, not yet.

• Occasional Tension – While not a horror game, some moments may surprise or disturb.

You and your partner are not just solving puzzles – you're uncovering what was once before you… and perhaps, what’s still ahead.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

The game was designed and developed by a small human team over two and a half years. Writing, puzzle design, level design, and programming were all done entirely by hand. Some background music tracks and minor visual elements were created with the assistance of generative AI tools.