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It takes a certain kind of person to take on the greatest evils of the world. A keen intellect. Relentless courage. An unstoppable desire to see justice done.
But you? You’re just trying to make rent.
You’re not special. You’re not a hero. Thrust into unfortunate circumstances, you find yourself with no other option than to unravel what might be your biggest case yet.
Get to work, detective.
ABOUT BACKBONE
Backbone is a post-noir roleplaying detective adventure, in which you step into the shoes of raccoon private investigator, Howard Lotor, and explore dystopian Vancouver, BC, beautifully rendered in high resolution pixel art.
After years of small-time cases, lonely evenings, and just barely scraping by, Howard Lotor is swept into a job quite unlike any other before it. What starts as a menial case slowly unravels into something much darker, pitting Howard against the oppressive, systemic power hierarchies of the City itself.
GAMEPLAY
Backbone's gameplay is a modern take on the classic point-and-click adventure, featuring stealth, exploration, and elaborate dialogues inspired by old school CRPGs.
As Howard, you will:
Make meaningful connections with a diverse cast of characters in pursuit of truth
Explore both flourishing and decaying districts of a now walled-off Vancouver
Uncover clues and collect evidence
Solve puzzles and sneak around
Be a raccoon
Features
Post-noir dystopia
Backbone’s Vancouver is a dangerous place, bleak and dreary, but not entirely without hope. It’s a tale of a cold and existentialist world, interspersed with genuine connections and a bruised but undying drive to make a difference. Everyone wants to change the world, but not always for the better.
Stunning visuals
The breathtaking combination of high-resolution pixel art and 3D effects like dynamic lighting, pouring rain, volumetric fog and neon lights bring the sprawling city to life.
Evocative and unforgettable soundtrack
An original soundtrack by Danshin and Arooj Aftab is expertly crafted to create a cinematic, atmospheric, and simply jaw-dropping soundscape. You’ve never heard dystopian doom jazz quite like this.
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News & Updates
2025-09-02
Monthly Recap GAMESCOM Edition
Gamescom 2025 has been a total hit this month, so we dedicate our monthly recap rubric completely to it and the highlights we would like to present from it! Get ready for a grand total of 12 exciting news pieces around the latest hit titles, media as well as hardware and in general what you should be looking around for in the coming months and much more. From Borderlands 4 to Black Ops 7, from Little Nightmares III to Ninja Garden 4, and even some NVIDIA news…
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After the incredible massive success of Silent Hill 2 Remake last year, this year we are going directly to Silent Hill f, a completely standalone title in the Silent Hill series made by Taiwan-based developer Neobards. The title is planned to come to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows on September 25 and we are truly excited to discover what it holds and means for the beloved survival horror franchise…
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This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on Deck, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
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