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Hello and welcome to Backfirewall_, a first-person tragicomic adventure set inside a smartphone. You are the update assistant. Solve wacky puzzles to counter the update and save the previous operating system from deletion. The fate of the System is in your hands!

Backfirewall_ is a adventure, narration and comedy game developed by Naraven Games and published by All in! Games and Untold Tales.
Released on January 30th 2023 is available only on Windows in 9 languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian and Simplified Chinese.

It has received 418 reviews of which 388 were positive and 30 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 5.24€ on Steam with a 65% discount, but you can find it for 1.19€ on Eneba.

The Steam community has classified Backfirewall_ into these genres:

Adventure Narration Comedy Casual First-Person Story Rich Puzzle Exploration Funny Singleplayer Indie 3D Physics Minimalist

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System requirements

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Windows
  • OS *: 64-bit Windows 7/8.1/10
  • Processor: AMD FX-6100 / Intel i3-3220 or Equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon HD7750, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 or Equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 15 GB available space

User reviews & Ratings

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6 hours played
July 2026
It's a good game. No more, no less Don't expect to get mind blown, as there are several games that uses the same tropes and either did it first or simply better : funny narrator, meta humor, computer/tech theme and puns, real world media and so on. If you've played Stanley Parable and/or any indie game around the concept of smartphone/computers, it probably won't amaze you or feel fresh. But honestly, it works. So that's not much of a problem as long as you temper your expectations. I appreciated that it could be played in small bites : do a few puzzles, progress the story a bit, stop there, keep progressing the next day. It was the perfect break after lunch. More narrative than puzzle It's important to know that it leans heavily on the narrative side : the puzzles are very easy. It works very well with the flow, as you don't get stuck and progress quickly, but if that was the main appeal, you might reconsider. As for the writing, it's good, no joke made me cringe, the story was ok, there are a few twists, some twists tackles things at our real world. Nothing special, nothing particularly thought provoking, but it was pleasant. A few technical/design downsides There are a few downsides that aren't specific to the story or the gameplay, and more on the technical and game design side. For instance, the game weighs 35gb, which for a game that looks like Source games from 20 years ago is a LITTLE BIT MUCH. There are also a few framerate drops here and there (which isn't due to my computer) But I think both these issues are due to the fact that it's a young studio of indie devs, with a (probably) limited mastery of Unity and video games technology. So I'm giving them some slack. Also : no chapter selection when you're finished. For a game that doesn't shine for its complex and/or fun gameplay and is all about collecting stuff, that's a downer. But honestly, I wouldn't say the game has a lot of replay value either. There are a few differences to the ending, but it doesn't change much. Conclusion : all in all, a fine game, but don't expect too much out of it. If you get it on sale, I'd say it's a fair price for 6 hours of fun.
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6 hours played
March 2026
A lovely puzzle-adventure game with charming presentation. The style either works for you or it doesn't, and oh boy I sure adore these little processes None of the puzzles were anything remotely hard but they were engaging enough. And I'd say that the set of game mechanics available to the player was enough to create several small but memorable fun interactions with the world, like coloring mechanic giving you ways to help (or not) several characters . The narrative was in okay-to-good territory, greatly elevated by the voice acting and being able to piece together some of what's been going on in the game world by the epilogue part. The main downside for me is that the game does not develop many of the themes it dives into and sets the stage for: planned obsolescence, social networks and their impact, user data privacy. Navigating the human-like app world was certainly fun, but it could do so much more in terms of the story. That being said, the game does respect your choices and you will see the results of your decisions, some by yourself, some in the credits. And the first choice given to the player being the most pivotal one was a fun idea. Is this false ending really the happiest one, cause the only victims are you and OS9? Will this update really extend the lifetime of the device? Gotta wonder . Overall, the game was short but sweet and totally worth it, and I'd suggest you to check it out yourself!
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8 hours played
Dec. 2025
Good game. The athstetic and art direction are pleasing though not particularly stand-out. The puzzles can demand some depth of thought though they tend to be rather simple. The movement is the simple bare minimum one would expect in a 3D game, though it doesn’t require any more than that to function well. The music is pretty good though none of the tracks really stand out. The high point of the game is the characters and story. Oh my goodness the story. The is one the exceedingly few games where iv’e felt genuinely emotional sadness. The personality in characters helped me get attached to them, though I will say that some have more than others. Definitely recommend this if you like story central games.
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5 hours played
Dec. 2025
One of those hidden gems that are just not popular for some reason. The game is pretty good, with VERY pleasant visuals, fun mechanics and puzzles. Also the story is incredible and very captivating. The Voice Acting is also really well done, no joke. What I was pleasantly surprised with was the game's atmosphere and some occasions where it kind of felt like I was actually playing a horror game??? Some hall ways/areas due to the amazing atmosphere and music had me on EDGE even though I knew something scary wouldn't happen but I still had this feeling that something wasn't right. PLEASE give this one a try and YOU WILL NOT be disappointed.
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16 hours played
Oct. 2025
One of the best games I have ever played. Humorous, fun exploration and puzzle solving. Not to mention the great music.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Backfirewall_ is currently priced at 5.24€ on Steam.

Yes, Backfirewall_ is currently available at a 65% discount. You can purchase it for 5.24€ on Steam.

Yes, Backfirewall_ received 388 positive votes out of a total of 418 achieving a rating of 8.59.
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Backfirewall_ was developed by Naraven Games and published by All in! Games and Untold Tales.

Yes, Backfirewall_ is playable and fully supported on Windows.

No, Backfirewall_ is not playable on MacOS.

No, Backfirewall_ is not playable on Linux.

Backfirewall_ is a single-player game.

No, Backfirewall_ does not currently offer any DLC.

No, Backfirewall_ does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

No, Backfirewall_ does not support Steam Remote Play.

Yes, Backfirewall_ is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Backfirewall_.

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8.6
388
30
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3
Developer
Naraven Games
Publisher
All in! Games, Untold Tales
Release 30 Jan 2023
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