How We Got Here

How We Got Here

Euphoric Bros · May 18, 2021 · Free to Play, Indie, Adventure, Story Rich, Atmospheric

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About How We Got Here

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In this unusual game, you wake up on a floating island as a robot. How and why are you here?

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You discover that there are more islands than just the one you woke up on. How you will reach the other islands is up for you to discover. Each island has its own mysteries and secrets, which you must solve. Along the way, meet other survivors that will accompany you on your journey.

In How We Got Here, you will be:
- Finding creative ways to proceed to new floating islands
- Meeting and forming relationships with lovable characters
- Making decisions that will impact your playthroughs
- Solving limitless mysteries about yourself and the world around you
- Experiencing an atmosphere that is relaxing and unnerving at the same time
- Listening to a set of fully-voiced characters
- Enjoying unique graphics and visuals
- Meeting Sam

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How We Got Here — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Jul 29, 2026
Really really liked the game, although sometimes it was glitiching. Nothing too serious, just a couple of bugs so still playable The background storyline and the whole plot leave something to think about, puzzles are fine and I liked a bit of absurdity. It's showing that it was made with love. Thank you for the game!
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Not recommended Sep 11, 2026
absolute ♥♥♥♥
Recommended Aug 31, 2026
This was a decent, enjoyable exploration game with a somewhat confusing but interesting story. I liked the two different achievements based on your final choice but since the game requires two walkthroughts to complete it I wish we could walk faster while holding an item or have the option to skip the dialogue lines we had gone through during the first walkthrough.
Recommended Aug 23, 2026
How We Got Here is a weird little adventure game that starts with me waking up on a floating island as a robot with absolutely no idea what is going on. From there I have to explore the islands around me, figure out how to reach new areas and slowly work out what happened to me and everyone else. I like how quickly the game gives me a mystery without making everything feel overly serious. There is something quite relaxing about wandering around these strange floating places while also knowing there is something much bigger going on underneath everything. The exploration is simple, but I think that works in the game's favour. I am mostly looking around, interacting with things, talking to characters and working out how I can move forward. Each island has its own little mysteries and things to discover, so I am encouraged to actually look around rather than just rushing from one objective to the next. There are also decisions that can affect how my playthrough develops, which gives some of the conversations more importance. I like that the game does not need a huge combat system to keep me interested because the main reason I want to continue is finding out what is actually happenin…
Recommended Aug 12, 2026
🍎 ★★★
Recommended Jul 28, 2026
Despite being quick, I thoroughly enjoyed the game. Lots of little bonuses, and an intriguing storyline. Honestly, I only wish it was longer!

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