Some Distant Memory

Some Distant Memory

Galvanic Games · November 14, 2019 · Adventure, Casual, Indie, Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi

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Some Distant Memory price by region

Some Distant Memory costs £6.94 in the United Kingdom, €7.78 in Europe (EUR), $11.07 in the United States, $12.99 in Georgia (USD), CA$14.49 in Canada, A$15.49 in Australia, NZ$16.49 in New Zealand, R$24.99 in Brazil and zł43.10 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Some Distant Memory offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £6.94 −31% £9.99 £6.94 4
Europe (EUR) €7.78 −22% €9.99 €7.78 5
United Statesyour region $11.07 −15% $12.99 $11.07 4
Georgia (USD) $12.99 $12.99 — 2
Canada CA$14.49 CA$14.49 — 2
Australia A$15.49 A$15.49 — 2
New Zealand NZ$16.49 NZ$16.49 — 1
Brazil R$24.99 R$24.99 — 2
Poland zł43.10 zł43.27 zł43.10 3

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About Some Distant Memory

✦ AI summary

Some Distant Memory is a narrative exploration game where you uncover the lives of pre-Collapse Earth inhabitants by examining a mysteriously preserved underground house and reliving their memories through an AI's interpretation. Piece together interconnected stories of love, loss, and creativity across past and present timelines at your own pace in this character-driven, non-violent adventure about recovering what humanity has forgotten.

Two colonies struggle to survive post-apocalyptic Earth. In the NASA-engineered Ares compound, the Professor serves as an interpreter for the artificial intelligence known as ARORA. The other colony, NOAH, has sent a wasteland-hardened but enthusiastic expedition leader, Commander Ti, to assist in a mission of dire importance.

Each colony has preserved its own facets of humanity, and neither truly knows how people used to live. So much has been lost, and the future struggles to survive without the knowledge of the past.
Long ago, humanity thrived. That was before the Collapse, and the corrosive algae bloom that now plagues the planet.

The Professor, Commander, and ARORA will reveal a cast of characters from past Earth. Their possessions and memories still remain, and will grant a new understanding of how people used to live. With the help of ARORA’s abilities, you’ll relive moments from their lives and discover a story of love, creativity, loss, and human perseverance.
The Professor and her companions have made an amazing discovery: a pre-Collapse house, mysteriously preserved underground. Explore the ruins and examine relics from those who used to live there. See memories from the past, and experience story moments in whichever order you find them.
  • A non-violent, character-driven story.
  • Lots of mysteries to uncover, from the cause of the fall of civilization, to the glitches of your computer, and the fates of the people who lived in the house centuries before.
  • A story that moves at your pace. Piece together moments of a vibrant story and reveal new scenes as you read and explore freely.
  • Themes of family, romance, friendship, and grief. Reveal a diverse cast of characters from both past and future Earth.
  • Amazing atmospheric soundtrack by ToyTree (Amos Roddy), the composer for Strafe and the award-winning Kingdom, Kingdom: New Lands, and Kingdom: Two Crowns.

Some Distant Memory — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

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What Steam players say

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

✦ AI summary

Some Distant Memory is praised by players for its charming story, emotional narrative, and thoughtful exploration of themes like love, technology, and human connection, though opinions on whether it lands emotionally vary. The main complaints center on it being a short walking simulator with limited gameplay variety and some disconnect between its cartoonish art style and somber setting, which may frustrate those seeking more interactive gameplay.

Recommended Jul 23, 2026
this is a charming little game. Like the graphics and story. I just wish it was a bit longer
Recommended Jul 20, 2026
Simple game. I enjoyed the story line.
Recommended Jul 12, 2026
Tear jerker. Nice story-telling. It dragged on a bit with how many clues there were, but enjoyed it overall!
Recommended Jan 18, 2026
Emotional game but those emotions did not reach me, sorry. The plot was intriguing and the concept of an AI trying to piece together what happened with very little information was a bit funny but it does add to the story. In the first few minutes you could tell it's going to be a walking sim and that gameplay does not evolve much till the end, so walking sim haters beware. Also feel disconnected at the cartoonish art with the somber setting of absolute decay and decrepit. Yes sure I have a lot of things I liked, but I'm truly neutral to this game.
Recommended Dec 29, 2025
A very moving and wholesome story, told in a fun and beautiful way. It's not much of a GAME per se, but an interactive story. Fine by me, though. Definitely worth your time.
Recommended Nov 26, 2025
Part sociological commentary, part family chronicle (with a little romance for good measure), Some Distant Memory is a deep, character-driven exploration of love, technology, and what it means to be human. Weaving messages of civilization collapse, historical preservation, technological animism, and ecological recovery, Galvanic Games and Way Down Deep have offered hope with a gentle warning. Follow Professor Zay, Commander Ti, and ARORA on a journey through a small entry-point underneath the wasteland of Past Earth. Search through a buried and crumbling house to find glitchy holograms, weird art, and important relics while piecing together the inhabitant's memories and the history of "the Bloom". Maybe even find a remnant of growth somewhere along the way. As prescient now as it was on release, it is the evocative character design, atmospheric soundtrack, and unique storytelling mechanics make this game the perfect pairing for a cozy night in. Highly recommend.

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