Back in 1995 is a Action, Adventure game from Throw the warped code out with a 65% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Throw the warped code out
- Release year
- 2016
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $9.99
- Review signal
- 65% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP SP2+ or Higher
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz or higher CPU, SSE2 instruction set support
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000 / DX9 (shader model 2.0) capabilities
DirectX: Version 9.0
Storage: 700 MB available space
Sound Card: Not Required
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Mac OS X 10.9+
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Back in 1995 is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, exploration, controller friendly, and narrative mystery.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, emotional story, body horror, and exploration.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding and technical roughness.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
body-horror
SettingGrotesque bodies, mutation, or physical corruption are part of the texture.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
Steam review snapshots
The music went between being forgettable and a few nice tracks, but didn't really ever help the atmosphere, I felt.With a steam controller in hand, I was happy to invest a couple of hours into Back in 1995.Pros -Tank Controls -PS1 graphics -Intriguing twist near the middle of the game -Interesting enemy designs -Decent puzzles Cons -Poor Story -Cheap…Monsters in a game like this should be terrifying, not remind me of a literal sentient pile of poo moving around the…Why it fits
Check it if you want action, adventure filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.