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Before the screen goes black

Sayo-nara22 · May 21, 2026

You only have one week to befriend the one who lives on the other side of the screen. He’s waiting for you, remembers all your visits, and even notices how long you’re gone. Play mini-games, listen to his thoughts, and simply watch how the world around you changes.

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This is a story about friendship with someone who lives right inside your computer. Buddy never forgets a single one of your meetings and always notices when you’ve been gone for too long.

You have exactly seven days. Listen to his monologues, play mini-games, and watch how everything around you changes. Your attention will determine the ending of this story. And the moments you share will remain as 11 achievements.

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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz Dual Core
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX® 9.0c compatible
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 200 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX® 9.0c compatible
  • VR Support: Not supported.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
  • Processor: 2.5 GHz+ Quad Core
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX® 11 compatible
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 200 MB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX® 9.0c compatible
  • VR Support: Not supported.

macOS

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: macOS 10.12+
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 or Apple M1
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0
  • Storage: 200 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Core Audio compatible

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: macOS 11.0
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or Apple M3
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Storage: 200 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Core Audio compatible

Linux

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Linux
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz Dual Core
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 compatible
  • Storage: 200 MB available space
  • Sound Card: ALSA / PulseAudio / PipeWire compatible.
  • VR Support: Not supported.

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    Brazilian rating
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    Steam Germany rating
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    Achievements
    11
    Controller support
    partial
    Features
    Single-player, Steam Achievements, Partial Controller Support, Family Sharing
    Languages
    English, Russian, Ukrainian
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Before the screen goes black worth buying right now?
    Watch — $1.42. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
    When does Before the screen goes black go on sale?
    Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
    Is Before the screen goes black free to play?
    Before the screen goes black costs $1.42 on Steam.
    What genre is Before the screen goes black?
    Before the screen goes black is a Adventure game.
    Who developed Before the screen goes black?
    Before the screen goes black was developed by Sayo-nara22 and published by Sayo-nara22.
    What platforms does Before the screen goes black support?
    Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.