HOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE
Released May 2023
HOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE is an award winning, hour long melancholy, point-and-click narrative mystery set in the bible belt of Sweden.
96% positive · 399 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
HOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE is a self-described "hour long" point-and-click narrative mystery that launched on May 5, 2023. The store description presents it as a complete, standalone experience with no mention of future content, expansions, or ongoing development plans. The only DLC — a Bonus Content pack — was released on the same day as the base game (May 5, 2023), indicating it was bundled as a day-one supplement rather than post-launch additional content. There are no news posts, roadmaps, or developer communications referencing future updates. The game was clearly designed and released as a finished, self-contained product.
Evidence
Store description presents the game as a complete, self-contained hour-long narrative mystery with no mention of future content or updates.
The only DLC — a Bonus Content pack — was released on the same day as the base game, indicating it was part of the launch package rather than post-launch content.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Motvind Studios
Achievements
—
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
HOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE is an award winning, hour long melancholy, point-and-click narrative mystery set in the bible belt of Sweden.
As in life, what you say will impact things in hidden ways and not everything may be as it seems. Who is telling whose truth and can you know the difference?
FROM SWEDEN WITH LOVE
Welcome to Härunga – a small industrial town in the bible belt of the mid–north of Sweden. You play as Sara, an aspiring writer who, after having been away for 10 years, returns home in order to investigate the tragic fate of her estranged best friend. The days grow short quickly this far up north – and the rain never seems to let up...HÄRUNGA FOREVER
Lovingly crafted and richly animated, explore the melancholy atmosphere of a small town that time seemingly forgot. Meet old friends and enemies and piece together the mystery of what happened after your friendship tragically fell apart.As in life, what you say will impact things in hidden ways and not everything may be as it seems. Who is telling whose truth and can you know the difference?
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
Something about this evaluation looks wrong Report illegal or harmful content