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I Wish You Weren't Here

I Wish You Weren't Here cover art
Developer
Covenant
Released
Sep 18, 2026
Tags
Adventure
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About this game

The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.

I Wish You Weren't Here is a short psychological exploration game featuring simple puzzles, atmospheric horror, and a strong focus on story and emotional meaning rather than constant jump scares.

Explore a large, abandoned city filled with outdoor streets and a variety of buildings, including a hospital, factory, warehouse, mineshaft, and more.

As you progress through each new area, your internal monologue reveals more about your journey through the city while reflecting your character's deteriorating mental state. Alone and unsure of what is happening, you watch yourself spiral into hopelessness.

The game is designed to be a short, focused experience. Rather than relying on massive maps or unnecessarily difficult puzzles, I Wish You Weren't Here focuses on keeping you engaged through intuitive but interesting environments, simple puzzles, and details waiting to be discovered by those willing to explore. Explore carefully to discover additional environmental details, lore, and story pieces scattered throughout the world.

Created by music producer Covenant, the game's soundtrack features 25 original tracks created specifically for the experience. Some of the game's sound effects and ambience were also created specifically for the game.

System requirements

As Steam lists them.

Windows

Minimum

OS *
Windows® 10 (32/64-bit)/Vista/XP
Processor
1ghz
Memory
1024 MB RAM
Graphics
128MB Video Card
Storage
3 GB available space

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