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Pennywhistle Studios · Published by Pennywhistle Studios · Official site ↗
Content notice: This experience includes subject matter that may be sensitive or triggering for some players, including acts of domestic violence, violent acts involving the elderly, depictions of struggles related to mental and physical health, and consumption of legal drugs and alcohol. Pennywhistle Studios has made every effort to meet this sensitive subject matter seriously and at eye level, and to only include depictions of mature content when it is necessary in serving the holistic themes and tone of the experience.
Last updated 30 Sept 2026
Henry is an elderly man with regrets. Over the course of his life, he has killed three times. He is about to kill again. Survive a home invasion as you recount his life through a series of dreamy vignettes featuring a thief, a friend, a lover, and mysterious bartender.
Adventure, Indie · 2026 · More free games
Relive key moments of an elderly man’s life in Fourth Time Around, an adventure game where you recount his past through vivid dreams.
About this game
Human beings are like detectives. They love a mystery. They love going where the mystery pulls them. What we don’t like is a mystery that’s solved completely. It’s a letdown. ... For me, I want to solve certain things but leave some room to dream. - David Lynch
DESCRIPTION
Fourth Time Around is an experimental walking simulator in the style ████████. You play as Henry, ████████ suffering fro████████ and must navigate a life-threatening home invasion on New Years Eve. Experience ████████ crucial momen ████████ series of interspersed vignettes, and use what you learn to uncover the truth.
FEATURES
Surreal, non-linear presentation of an unsettling and dreamlike story concerning a man living with regrets
Harrowing original soundtrack and foley inspired by the modal jazz movement of the 1950s and 60s, uncanny demixes of classic folk and Americana samples and idioms, and chilling ambient synth soundscaping
Graphical elements reminiscent of late 90s and early 2000s horror titles
Heavily stylized dialogue offering clues to piecing together the mysteries of the experience as memories spill into the present day
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core Duo Q8300 @ 2.5GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 630
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Sound Card: Onboard sound
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i5 or higher
- Graphics: Geforce GTX 460 Or Higher
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Sound Card: Onboard sound
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Next Fest Update (& install info for Windows!)
Warning for Windows UsersDue to some changes in the game's build process over the last year, users who have previously played the demo may see an error when attempting to launch the latest version (if it was updated over top of the previous version). To resolve this, if you have downloaded the demo previously, and are seeing this error, you may need to uninstall and reinstall the new version. This is a one-time fix, and won't need to be done again. Sorry for any inconvenience!Next Fest UpdatesBig changes for Next Fest, including:Complete graphical overhaul - improved lighting & shadows, SSAO, reduced texture warping, and some more subtle stylized effects. The game is much less true to PSX-era graphics, but is much closer to what I see in my head, so it's a trade-off I'm happy to make; hopefully this alleviates some of the motion sickness folks have experienced, too.New lore - The base demo was a bit lacking in narrative substance. In the new version, you'll be able to find letters, newspaper articles, etc. scattered about that will help flesh out the narrative (without giving too much away!).New content - Every single scene (all 9!) from the original demo has had at least one major content addition, including new NPCs, new areas to explore, and new music. There are also a few new scenes added just for Next Fest, so old players will have something to check out, too!Okay, that's about it for now - feel free to reach out here or at pennywhistlestudios@gmail.com with any questions/feedback. Thanks so much!Read full article on Community Announcements (pennywhistlestudios)
