After Dreams

Released May 2018 · delisted

After Dreams is a story-rich exploration game based on real life experiences and events. The main focus of the story is to answer the basic human question that has pervaded our collective consciousness since sentience: What happens when we die?

74% positive · 204 reviews

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Evaluation

The developer, Matt Boyer, posted on December 22, 2022 announcing his intent to remove After Dreams from Steam. He cited several reasons: the game no longer represents him, he lost the project files and cannot fix its technical issues, and he has concerns about the game's content potentially harming players. The game is no longer purchasable on Steam, consistent with the removal having been approved. The developer explicitly stated this is a final step and expressed no intention to return to this project, though he left open the remote possibility of a future remake someday. The store description itself notes the project files were lost and the game would likely never be finished. The game is no longer available for purchase.

Evidence

Developer announced plans to remove After Dreams from Steam, citing loss of project files, personal growth away from the content, and concerns about player harm. Described removal as a final, positive step and expressed no plans to continue development.

news post · Dec 22, 2022 source development ending

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Store description states the developer lost all project files due to a Windows update, describes the game as approximately 90% complete, and says it will likely never be finished.

store metadata source development ending

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Details

Developer

Matt Boyer

Publisher

None

Achievements

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Platform

Windows

Controller

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Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player

About this game

What is this?

After Dreams is a story-rich exploration game based on real life experiences and events. The main focus of the story is to answer the basic human question that has pervaded our collective consciousness since sentience: What happens when we die? Experience death like never before.

Why is it free?

This project was something that was lost to the nether in due to a malicious Windows update. All of my files were gone, and I was stupid enough to not leave a backup. All I have left is this about 90% complete experience that was in my Dropbox. Instead of just letting this project die, however, I've decided to put it up on Steam as a work that I'm proud of. Expect bugs, and expect glitches, expect general weirdness.

So it'll never be finished?

Don't count on it. But never say never! I may someday come back and remake this game using techniques and skills I've acquired over the last few years.