Spaceman Memories

Spaceman Memories is a solo-developed game set in a low-poly fictional Japan where strange spirits and ancient folklore are gradually taking over. You play as Ichiro-94, an astronaut whose capsule mysteriously crash-lands back home after a long space mission. With parts of his memory missing, he sets out to rediscover his past among mysterious Yokai, forgotten places and a world between the future and ancient myth.

Explore and remember

You explore a retro-futuristic Japan of quiet towns, ancient forests and forgotten places, where pixel art characters inhabit a handcrafted low-poly 3D world. Recover memories scattered throughout the world to piece together Ichiro-94’s past, meet quirky NPCs with strange stories and connections to the spirit world, and collect items such as bonsais and traditional Japanese food.

Panel puzzles across the overworld draw on the symbolism of the world. Visual pattern puzzles activate lasers to open paths and reveal hidden secrets; some involve simple patterns, while others span multiple panels across entire areas.

Battle and learn about Yokai

Combat uses turn-based battles against supernatural enemies. You can scan Yokai during battle to reveal their stats and learn about them, then add each encountered creature and its lore to a compendium. Ichiro’s progression system rewards curiosity as well as combat.

Soundtrack

The original synth soundtrack uses retro-inspired compositions that shift with the world, from quiet, eerie forests to tense supernatural encounters. Each track is written for a particular moment, whether you are exploring a forgotten town or facing an ancient danger, with a warm, nostalgic and slightly melancholic sound.