Before Fate

Sci-fi survival RPG about crossing time rifts and restoring a base

Cotton Game · Released Apr 13, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 82% of 91
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 1 week ago; Oct 21, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti; 8 GB RAM · 30 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Before Fate?

You play researcher Ian Stewart in a retro sci-fi survival RPG with dungeon-based progression, following clues left by his mentor. You explore deserts, forests, and industrial ruins, gather resources, craft and upgrade gear, fight rogue machines, and solve puzzles to open new paths.

For you if...

+you like hand-drawn worlds inspired by retro science fiction
+you enjoy adapting your equipment to different enemies

Not for you if...

−you prefer fighting without gathering or managing resources
−you want a multiplayer adventure rather than solo exploration

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Before Fate system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, 8 GB RAM, 30 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 @ 3.30 GHz
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 30 GB available space

Does Before Fate have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Before Fate run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
First time setup requires active internet connection

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 78
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: Simplified Chinese, English, Traditional Chinese.

Does Before Fate 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