Release Date 1/11/2019
Developer Acke Hallgren
Publisher Acke Hallgren
Steam App Id 866440

What Never Was

What Never Was is a short, story-driven first-person game focused on exploration and puzzle-solving about Sarah, having to shoulder the arduous task of clearing out her grandfathers attic, and soon finds that not everything about the attic is what it seems.

Last Updated: 10/19/2024

3 Players In-Game
Player Score
91
4,633
248
Platforms
  • Windows
  • Mac
  • Linux
  • Steam Deck (Verified)
Free In the Steam Store

About What Never Was

What Never Was is an Indie, Casual, Adventure, and Free to Play game developed by Acke Hallgren. On 1/11/2019, it was released on the Steam Store by Acke Hallgren.

It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. It is verified by Valve as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

According to Steam’s category system, What Never Was supports the following features:

  • Steam Achievements
  • Partial Controller Support
  • Single-player

From the Steam community, What Never Was has been tagged with the following user tags:

  • Atmospheric
  • Magic
  • Fantasy
  • Investigation
  • Short
  • Story Rich
  • Free to Play
  • Puzzle
  • Walking Simulator
  • First-Person
  • Mystery
  • Family Friendly
  • Point & Click
  • Indie
  • Casual
  • Relaxing
  • Adventure
  • Female Protagonist
  • Singleplayer
  • Exploration

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