Back to Dust - Hold it Together

I really enjoyed this game. It has a good mix of management and survival, where you have to manage resources and make decisions that impact how tough your journey gets. You start off with just yourself and your daughter, but as you meet more refugees, the game forces you to make harder choices, which keeps things interesting. The graphics are nice and work well. It’s not flashy, but the focus is more on the gameplay. I also liked how every decision actually matters, so you feel the consequences of what you do. If you’re into games where you have to think ahead and deal with pressure, this is definitely worth playing. It’s challenging, but in a way that keeps you coming back.

While the gameplay and art style are quite different, this game gives me heavy This War of Mine vibes, which is good if you like This War of Mine. However, if you are like me and care too much about the characters, then you will be as upset as I was playing TWM. All in all, Back to Dust is likely to be the best game from the small indie studio Kombits. The atmosphere is great, the music is solid, the art is unique and well-colored, and your choices really impact the game. You will have to play it more than once to get to know all the characters, their stories, and the available endings.

An emotional and intense experience that keeps you hooked from start to finish. Set in a conflict zone, you play as a father trying to escape with his daughter, all while managing limited resources and tough moral decisions. The deeper you go, the harder it gets as you face the dilemma of helping other refugees. The tension of survival, combined with beautifully crafted storytelling, makes every moment count. I loved the way the game forced me to think strategically while being emotionally invested in the fate of the characters. The simple but effective mechanics, along with the immersive 2D art, really bring this journey to life. It’s not just about getting to the border—it's about the choices you make along the way. Highly recommended for fans of survival and story-driven games. A hidden gem that’s worth every penny.

Great game that raises deep discussions about our life in society. I recommend.

Jogo bem interessante de sobrevivência no estilo This War of Mine, mas com uma pegada mais realista (infelizmente) e contemporânea. Cada escolha muda muito a dinâmica do jogo e precisa ser tomada com cautela.