Hindsight is a poignant, beautifully crafted narrative journey that uses a unique perspective-shifting mechanic to tell a story about memory and loss. Unlike traditional puzzles that test your logic, Hindsight’s puzzles are emotional; you rotate and align objects from a woman's past to open windows into her memories. It feels less like a game and more like an interactive poem about the objects we leave behind and the weight they carry.
Visually, the game is stunning in its simplicity. Every transition feels fluid, pulling you deeper into the protagonist's life as she returns to her childhood home. It’s a short experience—best played in one sitting with headphones—but its impact lingers long after the credits roll. It’s a masterclass in 'environmental storytelling' where a simple tea cup or a window frame can evoke a lifetime of regret or joy. If you loved 'Florence' or 'Old Man's Journey,' this is a mandatory experience.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.0.2Wed Dec 14 2022
General bug fixes and improvements
What if the physical objects of everyday life, the possessions we hold close, were actual windows to the past? Peer into distant memories and unseen futures in Hindsight.
From the creator of Prune, Hindsight is a narrative exploration game spanning the entirety of a woman's life, from birth to present day, as she tries to make sense of it all. Revisit her childhood home, sort through personal belongings, and step through windows to memories frozen in time.
Hindsight asks you to slow down and pay attention to the little things left behind. Piece these things together and shift your viewpoint until you find just the right perspective to pull you deeper into the past.
Long forgotten memories and dreams cascade into one another. Linger as long as you wish, but sooner or later you must come back to the present.
What will you take with you? And what will you leave behind?
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.What if the physical objects of everyday life, the possessions we hold close, were actual windows to the past? Peer into distant memories and unseen futures in Hindsight.
From the creator of Prune, Hindsight is a narrative exploration game spanning the entirety of a woman's life, from birth to present day, as she tries to make sense of it all. Revisit her childhood home, sort through personal belongings, and step through windows to memories frozen in time.
Hindsight asks you to slow down and pay attention to the little things left behind. Piece these things together and shift your viewpoint until you find just the right perspective to pull you deeper into the past.
Long forgotten memories and dreams cascade into one another. Linger as long as you wish, but sooner or later you must come back to the present.
What will you take with you? And what will you leave behind?














Hindsight is a narrative-driven puzzle game from the creator of Prune. It follows the life of a woman as she revisits her childhood home, exploring the physical objects that serve as portals to her past. By shifting your perspective and interacting with these mementos, you uncover the hidden layers of her history. It is a slow, meditative exploration of memory, family, and the passage of time.
Deeply emotional, perspective-based puzzle mechanics
Stunning, minimalist 3D art style
Fully voiced and poignant narrative about life and loss
Meditative gameplay with no fail states
When you get stuck, try rotating the object until a new silhouette appears. The game relies on alignment; sometimes the 'window' to the next memory is hidden in the negative space of a common household item.
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Play with headphones on. The sound design provides subtle cues for when you are nearing the correct perspective, helping you move through the story more fluidly.
It is a concise narrative experience, typically taking 2-3 hours to complete, designed to be finished in one or two sittings.