Project Introduction

The Calamity devastated all the houses of this small forest village, depriving it of laughter, conversation, and life. The main character now needs to confront the consequences of the tragedy, repair all the damage, and restore every home to order. They aim to create a sense of comfort in each house to entice the residents to return home.

Each house requires a special approach: in some places, you need to fix a well; in others, you need to repair a sagging fence; and in others, you need to clear the flower garden of weeds. There are no unimportant things when it comes to the warmth of your home.

Fire is a symbol of home comfort, warmth, and life. After the house is repaired and put in order, you need to kindle a fire. After that, you just have to wait a little while.

Back to Hearth is an exploration meditation game that focuses not only on houses and locations but also on the stories of the people who lived there. The houses are imbued with memories, personal belongings, amulets, and other narrative elements that reveal the stories. Each of them will become your own.

Revitalize abandoned homes with your warmth so that everyone can be where they belong again.

About Developer

4 people are actively working on the game:
Ivan Turmenko - Game Designer, Sound Designer
Anna Ryabchynska - 3D Artist, Level Designer
Ihor Kolosov - Unity Developer
Oleksandra Trygub - Narrative Designer

The project tells the story of a Ukrainian village. This is not a historical reconstruction, but rather a fairy tale. In this way, we want to convey children's impressions of life/holidays in our native villages.

In March 2024, we showed a demo of Back to Hearth at the Games Gathering game conference in Lviv.