Before I Go

A side-scrolling metroidvania built around precise jumps and movement abilities

J's Labratory · Released Apr 13, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 83% of 84
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 4 months ago; Jun 24, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 660; 4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Before I Go?

You guide a child lost in limbo through a world weakened by an affliction. This side-scrolling action-platformer has a nonlinear structure: you explore, fight parasitic creatures, and acquire abilities to navigate difficult platforming sections.

For you if...

+you enjoy surreal worlds with a dark, melancholy atmosphere
+you like exploring interconnected areas and learning new movement abilities

Not for you if...

−you want forgiving platforming with little need for precise timing

What players say

83% of 84 reviews are positive

Players praise the responsive controls and music. Some find the enemies and bosses too easy.

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Before I Go system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 660, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD Radeon HD 7870
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7870
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Controller recommended

Does Before I Go have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Before I Go run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 28
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Japanese, Simplified Chinese.

Does Before I Go 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