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Desborde Games · Published by Desborde Games
Overwhelmingly Positive — 98% positive (6,771 reviews) · 5 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Control, I'm Not Coming Back is a short and emotional narrative game about a lost astronaut searching for a reason to keep going forward while facing the emptiness of space. Inspired by the Hopecore aesthetic, it’s a story about positivism, friendship and our human connection with Voyager 1.
Adventure, Indie, Free To Play · 2026 · More free games
About this game
Control, I'm Not Coming Back is a short and emotional narrative game about an astronaut drifting through the vastness of space, searching for a reason to keep going while struggling with the feeling that there may be no way back home. Inspired by the Hopecore aesthetic, the game explores despair, friendship and how we are able to move forward even in the deepest void of the cosmos.
A Hopecore-Inspired Storyline
After an accident leaves a young space cadet drifting alone in the void, his journey becomes an introspective and abstract encounter with the historic Voyager 1 probe, forming a bond that reflects humanity’s need to keep reaching towards new horizons.
Play Through In-Game Montages
Experience in-game montages with scene transitions in sync with the soundtrack. Changing the space around you to the rhythm of the music.
Constantly Changing Environment
Explore diverse environments across many distinct visual styles, blending retro graphics, abstract spaces, and real-world footage into a constantly shifting atmospheric journey.
Main Features
Short narrative experience focused on emotions and atmosphere.
Inspired on Hopecore aesthetics.
Voyager 1 as a companion on your journey.
Evocative and original scenery.
Montages integrated in the gameplay, with scene transitions on the beat of the soundtrack.
A story with branching paths based on your choices.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: i5-6300HQ
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 560
- Storage: 500 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
An official Discord server is finally here!
It's long overdue, but the Discord server is finally here! Come join us to stay up to date on updates, special announcements, share fan art, report bugs or simply hang out! Here is the link: https://discord.gg/jG3MbssXeRead full article on Community Announcements (Desborde Games)AnnouncementsOfficial
Available now on macOS!
Sorry for the long wait but the game is finally available on macOS! If there's any trouble with the build let us know on the community tab or on our email: desborde.games@gmail.comThank you so much for the support everybody!!Read full article on Community Announcements (Desborde Games)Patch NotesOfficial
Ver 1.0.1 is out! (And the OST too)
We have fixed a couple of things (sorry if the game was broken for like an out hehe):You can see the credits from the main menu after beating the game.Fixed a couple of typos (sorry freesound.org).Expanded the credits.Fixed the black hole particles clipping.Fixed resolution menu.Partially fixed ultra wide support (I recommend playing it on windowed).We have uploaded the music to youtube! Check it out here.FYI we are still working on Mac support and adding more languages, so stay tuned!Read full article on Community Announcements (Desborde Games)AnnouncementsOfficial
1500 REVIEWS WITH OVERWHELMINGLY POSITIVE?
We just hit 1500+ reviews and we're not too far from 1600, this is crazy, we have never imagined we would reach this level of support for the game. And all of this with a 98% positive review score, that's just nuts.Thank you to everybody playing the game and recommending it, this is life changing for us. We couldn't have done it without all of you!Read full article on Community Announcements (Desborde Games)AnnouncementsOfficial
Control, I'm Not Coming Back - IS OUT NOW!!!
Hi everybody!We're finally releasing the game and for free!!! (only for Windows at the moment)Thank you so much everyone for the overwhelming support, I hope you guys like the game :)You can check out the new trailer here:Read full article on Community Announcements (Desborde Games)
