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Back in 1995

Survival horror with fixed cameras and a missing-daughter mystery

Throw the warped code out · Published by KOMODO · Released Apr 28, 2016

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Mixed
65% of 139
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
8 years ago
Feb 22, 2018
Minimum PC
HD 3000
1 GB RAM · 0.7 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 52/100 (critic reviews)

What is Back in 1995?

A third-person survival horror game set in a deserted city in 1995, where you investigate your daughter's disappearance. You explore urban locations, solve puzzles, and speak with characters to uncover the city's past.

For you if...

  • +you prefer atmosphere and mystery over frequent action

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer modern controls to tank-style movement
  • −you want a campaign lasting more than a few hours

What players say

65% of 139 reviews are positive

Players praise the retro visuals and commitment to early console horror conventions. They criticize sluggish movement, awkward handling, and weak combat.

Screenshots and trailer

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Back in 1995 system requirements

Minimum: HD 3000, 1 GB RAM, 0.7 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP SP2+ or Higher
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz or higher CPU, SSE2 instruction set support
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 3000 / DX9 (shader model 2.0) capabilities
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
700 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0

Does Back in 1995 have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Back in 1995 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
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
12
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, Japanese.

Does Back in 1995 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

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