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IKKOSAMA, False Memory Dept. · Published by False Memory Dept. · Official site ↗
Very Positive — 98% positive (60 reviews)
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
BROKEN LIFE is an atmospheric, fully voiced Point-and-Click Adventure set in a war-torn world. Follow Leo, a former soldier, as he returns to his hometown to uncover the fate of his family, restore his home, and confront the dark secrets hidden within.
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Adventure, Indie, Early Access, Casual · 2025 · More under £5 games
BROKEN LIFE invites you to navigate the grim landscapes of a post-war world as Leo. Discover hidden truths and rebuild your shattered home in this atmospheric, fully voiced adventure from False Memory Dept., where every decision matters.
About this game
BROKEN LIFE is an atmospheric, fully voiced Point-and-Click Adventure set in a world torn by war. At the heart of this story is Leo, a former soldier returning to his recently liberated hometown. Leo's journey is one of loneliness, exhaustion, and the lingering scars of war. He needs to restore his broken life, cope with his grief, and uncover the fate of his family during the occupation. But what seems clear and simple at first quickly reveals itself as an illusion. The house hides many dark and mysterious secrets…
As a solo indie developer from Ukraine, I’ve drawn from my own experiences of living through war to create this narrative. Join Leo on his journey through dark and atmospheric 2D environments, solving puzzles intricately woven into a story filled with tension and emotion.
Some Key Features you may like:
Emotional Storytelling: Experience a narrative that reflects my personal journey through the war in Ukraine. The script was written amidst the chaos and fear of bombs falling on my city and across my beloved country. It's a deeply personal story born from my struggles with depression, panic attacks, and the overwhelming grief of war. BROKEN LIFE is my way to express emotions.
Atmospheric Design: Explore carefully crafted gloomy environments, where every detail is designed to evoke the haunting emotions of war—the senseless destruction and eerie emptiness left in its wake.
Full Voiceover: All dialogues and cutscenes are voiced in each supported language. This feature is optional and can be turned off for a more text-focused experience.
Meaningful Choices: Your decisions shape the story, leading to different outcomes. There are no right or wrong answers, only paths that reflect your choices.
Immersive Puzzles: Solve puzzles that challenge your logic and creativity, seamlessly integrated into the narrative. Each puzzle is designed to enhance the story, not just serve the gameplay.
Inspired by Cruel Reality: BROKEN LIFE was created in Ukraine - a country that has endured the brutal realities of war. This game is a reflection of those experiences.
Crafted with Passion: As a solo developer, I’ve poured my heart, soul, and tears into every aspect of this game.
Wishlist now and prepare for an emotional journey!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: WIndows Vista or later
- Processor: Dual Core 2.0 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 512 MB card capable of shader 3.0
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 300 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9c Compliant
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: 2 GB graphic card
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 300 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9c Compliant
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Chapter 2. Added hints. More bugfix.
Hi there. According to feedback, some players still have issues with Chapter 2. I've made a great QA test and fixed all the bugs I've encountered, including those related to save/loadAlso, I have added support for the hints feature (H hotkey) for Chapter 2. Now, if you're stuck - you may... well... have a hint. For this feature to work properly, it's better to load my save, which is located in the main game folder. Just put the files in the "save" folder and load save 1 (top right slot).Read full article on Community Announcements (Stealer)Patch NotesOfficial
Chapter 2. Bugfix
Hi, everyone. Chapter 2 is completely finished. I've prepared a patch with fixes and improvements. There are so many of them that I won't list them all. In theory, I’ve fixed absolutely everything that people complained about. If you’re having any technical issues, email me at brokenlifegame@gmail.com or on Discord https://discord.gg/FYaFmQFY5PI recommend starting the game from the beginning if you’ve already tried playing Chapter 2. If you don’t want to, there are save_1.ini and save_1.png files in the game’s root folder. Place them in the save folder, overwriting the existing files. Launch the game and load the save file in the top-right corner (save 1).Read full article on Community Announcements (Stealer)AnnouncementsOfficial
Chapter 2. Brought a lot of bugs
Hi, everyone. As some of you may have noticed, I’ve released Chapter 2 of the game. And I’m begging you—PLEASE DON’T PLAY it right now. It’s full of bugs, some of which are critical. Why did I do this? Well, first of all, because I promised myself I would. Second, I introduced most of the bugs in the last few days before release, when I added a bunch of text content to the build. Third, I played through the game with two streamers and watched live to see how it plays and what needs to be changed. Unfortunately, because I was so busy with another project that was also up for release, I wasn’t able to properly fix everything. I was sleeping only a few hours at a time, and at some point—I just lost all my energy and started procrastinating. I didn’t even have the strength to write a post. Now I’ve recovered a bit and am ready to get back to fixing bugs. Please wait a few days. I’ll release an update that fixes at least most of the issues.Read full article on Community Announcements (Stealer)Community & EventsOfficial
Ukrainian Games Festival + Chapter 2
BROKEN LIFE is taking part in the Ukrainian Games Festival!I’m very happy to be part of an event that brings Ukrainian developers and players together. ❤️And that’s not the only good news!On August 19, a major BROKEN LIFE update is coming — Chapter 2!Leo’s story continues. New locations, events, characters, and another chapter of his story await you.If you haven’t played yet, now is a great time to discover BROKEN LIFE. And if you’ve already completed Chapter 1 — we’ll return to the story on August 19.Thank you to everyone who supports Ukrainian games and follows BROKEN LIFE!Read full article on Community Announcements (Stealer)Patch NotesOfficial
Summer Sale -30% & Game Info Update
Hi everyone. It's been a while since I've published any game information. So, what's new?Well, this game actually took much more time than I thought in 2023 when I started it. I have struggled due to a lack of experience. However, now I have it. As you may see, I have not published updates for a long time. And there is a reason. I haven't worked on Broken Life development since August 2025. Instead, I was making another game that has much more perspective. It's a simulator of a totalitarian society called Ministry of Truth. You may check it in my developer\publisher profile.I've also started a small game studio called False Memory Dept. and we have some plans for the future. Anyway, Broken Life will be released in 2026. I promise it, firstly, to myself. So here is a Roadmap:July, 2026 - finishing Chapter 2. Art - 95% DONE, Programming - 100% DONE, Sounds - 0% DONE, Voice over - 0% DONEAugust 17, 2026 - Ukrainian Games Festival - Release Chapter 2September - October - Chapter 3 developmentlate October - early November - full releaseSorry for that HUUUGE DELAY. I've promised myself to finish the game and I will.Read full article on Community Announcements (Stealer)
