When I Was Young

2D action-adventure with tough combat in the Vietnam War

WallRus Group · Published by Art Games Studio S.A. · Released Jul 10, 2020

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 72% of 175
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 5 years ago; Jan 10, 2021
Minimum PC: 512 Mb; 2 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is When I Was Young?

You play a recruit searching for his missing brother in 1960s Vietnam. This single-player 2D action-adventure spans nine chapters, with gunfights in jungles, war-damaged streets, and underground tunnels.

For you if...

+you like pixel art in historical military settings

Not for you if...

−you prefer a relaxed campaign with forgiving combat
−you want action without long stretches of dialogue

What players say

72% of 175 reviews are positive

Players praise the soundtrack and story. Recurring complaints include tedious boot camp, awkward controls, and weak English translation. A recent reviewer also reports losing progress after completing a level and restarting the game.

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When I Was Young system requirements

Minimum: 512 Mb, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: 2.1 GHZ
Graphics: 512 Mb
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c

Does When I Was Young have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does When I Was Young run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 28
Steam features: Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Text only: English, Russian.

Does When I Was Young use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam