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FOTR

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FOTR

Matěj Hložánek, Lucie Formánková · Published by Herdek

Last updated 28 Sept 2026

A quasi-documentary trip that leads to a phone booth in 2002, where feelings of nostalgia and pain from broken parental relationships intertwine.

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Indie, Simulation, Casual · 2026 · More free games

Navigate the complex emotions of a quasi-documentary adventure that transports you to a phone booth in 2002. Delve into the subtle interplay of nostalgia and pain as you explore the intricacies of broken parental bonds, crafted by Matěj Hložánek.

About this game

FOTR is an intimate, atmospheric first-person experience set in a phone booth at the beginning of the millennium. In the role of an insecure parent, you listen to fragments of situations that gradually piece together a picture of broken parenthood.

The game plays with nostalgia, awkwardness, quiet moments, and unexpected humor. Each press of a button triggers a recording or absurd "procrastination nonsense" that mixes with the weight of the obligation to call someone—a child who is waiting for you and who needs to hear a simple "I love you."

FOTR is a short art game that combines elements of quasi-documentary, Czech nostalgia, and emotional minimalism. It does not try to moralize. Rather, it lets the player sit in the booth for as long as they want—and as long as they can stand it.

Key features

  • An atmospheric phone booth from 2002.

  • Interaction via buttons — the only mechanics are pressing numbers and listening. Each number unlocks a different sound scene.

  • Emotional fragments about parenthood — the game works with feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, and the unspoken expectations of young parents.

  • "Warm human words"

  • A short but intense experience — ideal for players looking for art, experimental, or narrative games outside the mainstream.

FOTR is not about winning. It's about listening. About the awkward silence between two early generations. About the need to say something that is difficult to say.

System Requirements

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8600K, 3.6 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 3.4 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1660, 6 GB or Radeon RX 580, 4 GB
  • Storage: 500 MB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8600K, 3.6 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 3.4 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1660, 6 GB or Radeon RX 580, 4 GB
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Supported Languages

English, Czech*
*languages with full audio support

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