Unbacklogged
BrowseGames likeOther platformsHow it works
/
Pick for me
Sign in
Obscure

Carry Onward

81% positive of 33 Steam reviews

View on Steam
Released
2023
Steam Deck
Not tested
Platforms
Steam, PlayStation

Made by Woodpile. Published by Woodpile, Nejcraft.

About the game

Carry Onward is a narrative gameplay short that follows a grieving man as he packs up his home. Immerse yourself in his thoughts and emotions by interacting with items, which shape his internal state. Experience the transformative power of memories and the hope that arises from embracing change.

Tagged by players

  • Narrative
  • Walking Simulator
  • Emotional
  • Multiple Endings
  • Interactive Fiction
  • Noir
  • Top-Down
  • Visual Novel
  • Story Rich
  • Relaxing
  • Stylized
  • Mystery

What players say

Games like Carry Onward

See all games like Carry Onward
Indie

As Long As You're Here

51% matchNarrative, Emotional

99%513 reviewsDeck
Obscure

Ashwalkers

46% matchNarrative, Multiple Endings

65%136 reviews
Obscure

失与寻 ~ The Awaited ReCollection ~

43% matchEmotional, Visual Novel

46%105 reviews
Obscure

MOVEIT

41% matchInteractive Fiction, Visual Novel

78%19 reviews
Obscure

GAME

45% matchWalking Simulator, Emotional

95%21 reviews
Obscure

Forwards

45% matchEmotional, Walking Simulator, Similar premise

84%26 reviews
Obscure

The House On Holland Hill

47% matchWalking Simulator, Interactive Fiction

91%23 reviews
Obscure

"LIFE" not found;

45% matchNarrative, Emotional

93%339 reviews
Obscure

Hindsight

46% matchNarrative, Emotional

80%149 reviews
Indie

Before Your Eyes

51% matchNarrative, Emotional

97%21.3K reviews1 h
Obscure

Before I Forget

49% matchWalking Simulator, Emotional, Similar premise

87%190 reviews
AA

The Caribou Trail

44% matchNarrative, Walking Simulator

90%654 reviewsDeck
Not affiliated with Valve. Steam is a trademark of Valve Corporation.PrivacySettings
Mostly Positive

What players say

  • Not recommended
    I don't enjoy dunking on a solo dev's passion project, but the 100% positive reviews swayed me to buy and try this and the disconnect between those existing reviews and my experience convinces me to voice my dissent for the sake of consumers like myself. This game will take a half hour, tops, to complete. Whatever, that's fine. As I get older and busier, I am more and more appreciative of short games of high…

    16 min played when written. 26 found it helpful.

    Read on Steam
  • Recommended
    This is an experience. Sure, the game is short, but that doesn't matter to me. The impact is what counts. I have been grieving the loss of someone very close to me for nearly a year, and I am also struggling to find my way forward. Carry Onward showed up at just the right time. I cried while I played it, not because of my sadness, but because I felt like someone understood. Andrey, thank you again for making this…

    26 min played when written. 13 found it helpful.

    Read on Steam
All reviews on Steam