Control, I'm Not Coming Back

A space walking simulator with scenes timed to the soundtrack

Desborde Games · Released May 29, 2026

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 98% of 7,389
Recent reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 98% of 558 in 30 days
Players: 5; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 1 month ago; Sep 22, 2026
Minimum PC: GTX 560; 4 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Control, I'm Not Coming Back?

This short, first-person narrative adventure follows a space cadet stranded after an accident, with Voyager 1 as his companion. You explore shifting environments and make choices that branch the story.

For you if...

+you enjoy philosophical stories about despair and friendship
+you like retro graphics mixed with real-world footage

Not for you if...

−you want a long campaign rather than a brief story

What players say

98% of 7,389 reviews are positive · 98% of 558 in the last 30 days

Players praise the hopeful message and emotional impact. Some also appreciate how the inability to walk backward reinforces the theme of moving forward.

Screenshots and trailer

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Control, I'm Not Coming Back system requirements

Minimum: GTX 560, 4 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: i5-6300HQ
Graphics: GTX 560
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space

Does Control, I'm Not Coming Back have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Control, I'm Not Coming Back 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

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 5
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: Spanish - Spain, French, Italian, German, Simplified Chinese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Turkish.

Does Control, I'm Not Coming Back 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