The August Before: Chapter One

A narrative puzzle about packing belongings and piecing together memories

Silly Little Games · Published by Catoptric Games · Released Feb 28, 2025

Reviews: Very Positive; 92% of 609
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 3; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Mar 18, 2025
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 1650; 8 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is The August Before: Chapter One?

This free, single-player 3D narrative puzzle takes place in a woman's room as she prepares to leave. In this opening chapter, you clean up, sort belongings, and pack a suitcase, learning about her life and relationships through notes and personal objects.

For you if...

+you enjoy rearranging, dismantling, and fixing objects at your own pace

Not for you if...

−you want a lengthy campaign rather than a short chapter

What players say

92% of 609 reviews are positive

Players praise the calming atmosphere and color palette. Recent complaints concern interaction glitches and the lack of a save option.

Screenshots and trailer

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The August Before: Chapter One system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1650, 8 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10+
Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 | AMD Radeon RX 580
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space

Does The August Before: Chapter One have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does The August Before: Chapter One 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: 8
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does The August Before: Chapter One 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