Adventure · 2019
What Never Was
In short: What Never Was is an Adventure game by Acke Hallgren, released in 2019 on PC. It takes about 1 hours to beat. It is free to play.
What Never Was is a short, story-driven first-person game focused on exploration and puzzle-solving about Sarah, having to shoulder the arduous task of clearing out her grandfathers attic, and soon finds that not everything about the attic is what it…
Key facts
- Released
- 10 January 2019
- Genre
- Adventure · Puzzle · Indie
- Length
- ≈ 1 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC
- Studio
- Acke Hallgren
- Steam reviews
- 95% positive (4,975 reviews)
- Best price
- Free
Where to buy
Why play it
- "Brainy" vibe
- Wraps up in one evening
- Story rich
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat What Never Was?
Expect about 1 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play What Never Was with friends?
No, What Never Was is a single-player experience.
What platforms is What Never Was on?
What Never Was is available on PC.
Is What Never Was free?
Yes, What Never Was is free-to-play (verified on Steam).
Is What Never Was a good game?
On Steam, 95% positive (4,975 reviews).
What games are like What Never Was?
In the same spirit: Call of the Sea, TRAUMA and The Unfinished Swan.



