Forwards

Forwards is a short, linear first-person narrative experience in which you move through the game and discover things intended to prompt reflection on your life. It expresses the designer’s personal journey. An average playthrough takes about a minute; the game starts immediately and closes when it ends, with no menu.

You look around with the mouse and move with WASD, though the controls are described as only loosely following a first-person shooter setup. You can also use a controller’s joysticks to move and look around, with haptics. The game is intended to be played alone at your own pace.