Back：Fade

Live-action horror about surviving a supernatural realm alongside other trapped people

MYSTERY CROWN · Released Apr 30, 2025

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 78% of 209
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Oct 16, 2025
Minimum PC: 4 GB RAM · 10 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Back：Fade?

This single-player FMV horror sequel follows Ren Xing, who wakes in a hospital before being pulled into another Otherworld. You watch filmed scenes, examine evidence, and use the clues you remember to make decisions in dangerous situations.

For you if...

+you like stories with several possible endings

Not for you if...

−you want a long story rather than a brief playthrough

What players say

78% of 209 reviews are positive

Players praise the ghost mystery and B-movie style. Common complaints include limited interaction, mostly linear progression, and uneven English translation.

Screenshots and trailer

Back：Fade system requirements

Minimum: 4 GB RAM, 10 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Back：Fade?

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i3
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 10 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Back：Fade have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Back：Fade 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: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 21
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: Simplified Chinese. Text only: English, Traditional Chinese, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Japanese, Korean.

Does Back：Fade use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

We have utilized AI-assisted design for the store materials and some 2D background images within the game. However, these are not purely AI-generated; they are based on our original photographs that were enhanced using AI technology, and subsequently refined manually to ensure quality.

The statement mentions: Art

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