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Watch trailer on Steam ↗Don't Let Me Fade
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Very Positive — 99% positive (140 reviews) · 1 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Don't Let Me Fade is an interactive adventure about memory, identity, and loss. Piece together fragments of a life - even if a simple teddy bear is the last symbol of connection to oneself in a world without time.
Adventure, Indie, Free To Play · 2025 · More free games
Explore a world without time as you piece together fragments of life in Don't Let Me Fade. Navigate puzzles and uncover the story through simple yet meaningful objects, guided by AinkOink's indie vision.
About this game
Don't Let Me Fade: adventure, interractive narrative [created in 48 hours as part of GG-jam 2025]
A narrative exploration game about memory, identity, and the slow unraveling of time.
Created during a 48-hour game jam, Don’t Let Me Fade invites players into a poetic and emotional journey through the mind of a man losing himself to Alzheimer’s.
A World Without Time
The jam's theme, "A World Without Time," is interpreted here as a metaphor for Alzheimer’s - a fading world where memories slip away, and the boundary between past and present becomes unclear. Time has no meaning when memory itself is dissolving.
The Story
You play as an elderly man wandering through surreal, dreamlike environments stitched together from fragments of his memories… or is it his present reality?
As you explore, you’ll piece together the outline of a life once filled with love, family, joy - and inevitable loss. The man is searching for a teddy bear, convinced it’s his last remaining link to who he truly is.
Gameplay & Mechanics
Short narrative experience (~10–15 minutes)
Interactive story fragments reveal themselves as you explore
No combat or puzzles - just presence, memory, and atmosphere
Simple first-person movement through fading spaces
Soundtrack
An atmospheric, emotionally layered soundtrack by Aink aka. Anna Glaid guides you through the shifting tone of the journey - from warmth and clarity to uncertainty and silence. The tracks Forget-Me-Not and Why does the heart beat were composed and recorded entirely during the jam.
A fragile farewell to memory, identity, and everything we hold dear.
Will you remember what he cannot?
Play now, and step into a fading world.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10
- Memory: 500 MB RAM
- Graphics: Intel Core i3 2.0 GHz or AMD equivalent
- Storage: 200 MB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Thank You for 100 Positive Reviews!
We are beyond grateful to each and every one of you for taking the time to play Don't Let Me Fade and share your thoughts. Reaching 100 reviews - all 100% positive - is truly humbling and heartwarming.This little 48-hour game jam project was meant to explore memory, loss, and fleeting moments, and knowing that it resonated with so many of you means more than words can express. Thank you for stepping into this fragile, fading world and for letting our story touch your hearts.From the bottom of our hearts, thank you! 💛AinkOinkRead full article on Community Announcements (ebobOink)AnnouncementsOfficial
Some stories don’t fade. Help this one be heard!
Don’t Let Me Fade is a quiet tale about memory and loss. If its story moved you, please support us by nominating the game for Outstanding Story-Rich Game at the Steam Awards 2025.Thank you for listening. Thank you for remembering!Read full article on Community Announcements (ebobOink)AnnouncementsOfficial
Play with purpose. Don’t Let Me Fade reflects memory loss: support the cause
Why Your Donation to the Alzheimer’s Association MattersAlzheimer’s disease and other dementias affect millions of people around the world, not just the individuals who are diagnosed, but their families, friends, and entire communities. The Alzheimer’s Association is committed to fighting this disease through three core pillars: care & support, research, and advocacy. How “Don’t Let Me Fade” Connects to the CauseIf you play “Don’t Let Me Fade”, this game can be more than just entertainment - it can become a tool for raising awareness and driving support for Alzheimer’s:The theme of “fading” resonates deeply with Alzheimer’s: memory loss, dissociation, and the gradual slipping away from what makes us who we are.By sharing your experience with the game on social media, you can spark conversations. Use it to shed light on Alzheimer’s) - tell people, “This game made me think about what losing memories might feel like … and that’s why I support the Alzheimer’s Association.”You could run a mini fundraiser: host a live stream of you playing the game, or challenge friends to donate every time something meaningful happens in-game (a memory sequence, a fade moment).Create a tribute: Dedicate in-game achievements to someone affected by Alzheimer’s - “In honor of ___, I beat this tiny game.”Call to ActionIf you believe in a world without Alzheimer’s, consider donating today. Every bit helps:Visit Alzheimer’s Association’s donation page. Alzheimer’s AssociationShare this post (or your own) to spread awareness.Combine your gaming with giving - let “Don’t Let Me Fade” be not just a game, but a bridge to real-world impact.Read full article on Community Announcements (ebobOink)Community & EventsOfficial
Bunny Space Odyssey Lands at Animal Fest! 🐇🚀
Animal Fest kicks off today - and the Bunny Space Odyssey universe is ready to shine! Join Ponchee and Usagi-01 on their heartfelt cosmic adventures filled with mystery, charm, and stardust. Discover FlopHop and its prequel The Countdown on Steam, and hop into the galaxy’s fluffiest odyssey! FlopHop on Steam: The Countdown on Steam:Read full article on Community Announcements (ebobOink)AnnouncementsOfficial
Bunny Space Odyssey: FlopHop is just around the corner!
If you enjoyed the narrative in Don’t Let Me Fade, I warmly invite you to play FlopHop, releasing on September 30! This story will not leave you indifferent – immerse yourself in Ponchee’s world and discover the mysteries of FlopHop. Here is DevDiary 11! I'm standing right at the threshold of a huge milestone – Bunny Space Odyssey: FlopHop is getting closer and closer to release! Over the past months, we’ve been polishing every aspect of the game: refining level design, fixing interaction bugs, implementing atmospheric soundscapes, and weaving the narrative together with Ponchee’s mysterious journey and Usagi-01’s guiding voice.Read full article on Community Announcements (ebobOink)
