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What We Pretend To Be

A small game about farming, community, and loss. Farm for the war effort - and listen to the long space people leave behind when they're gone.

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Release
December 29, 2020
5 years and 217 days ago
Steam Reviews
Mixed16 reviews50.0%

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About the Game

A very small game about farming, community, and loss. It's about 10 - 30 minutes long. The median playtime is 23 minutes on steam.

  • Grow Wheat Before War Breaks Out
  • Build New Houses
  • Unlock Farm Upgrades
  • Send Supplies To The War Effort
  • Try Not To Feel Nostalgic



It's about farming for the war effort, and the long space people leave behind when they're gone.