As Long As You're Here

About As Long As You're Here

As Long As You're Here is a first-person indie adventure game developed by Autoscopia Interactive, released October 28, 2025 for PC. It follows Annie, an elderly woman with Alzheimer's, as she copes with moving from her longtime home and the reversal of caregiving roles with her adult children. The game blends present-day struggles with haunting memories of a deceased brother, creating a fragmented yet emotionally resonant narrative. There’s no combat or puzzles, just quiet exploration of domestic spaces and audio-driven storytelling. The experience aims to reflect the disorienting reality of dementia through Annie’s perspective, offering a subdued but impactful take on family dynamics and memory.

Gameplay

The game is paced slowly, with Annie moving through rooms and picking up objects that trigger audio logs or visual memories. These intrusions warp the present narrative, making time feel unstable. Interactions are limited to examining items and listening to dialogue from her children, who argue over care plans. The camera shifts between Annie’s current life and vivid, surreal recollections of her brother, often blurring the lines between past and present. Controls are minimal, WASD movement and a simple interaction key. There’s no scoring or progression; the focus is on absorbing a melancholic, dialogue-heavy story. Sessions last 1-2 hours, with most players finishing the game in 5-7 hours. The lack of interactivity might frustrate some, but the atmospheric tension and emotional beats are deliberate.

What Players Think

PlayPile community ratings average 4.6/5, with 89% calling it “worthwhile” despite mixed reactions to its pacing. Critics on Metacritic gave it an 86/100, praising its originality but noting accessibility issues. 72% of players complete the game, with an average playtime of 6.4 hours. Moods reported are 90% “thoughtful” and 78% “sad,” but only 45% found it “engaging.” Achievement completion is 68%, with 30 total unlocks tied to memory exploration. Price is $24.99, which players see as fair for a narrative-driven title. Reviews highlight its bold subject matter but caution that the lack of gameplay variety may alienate casual fans.

PlayPile's Take

This is a niche pick for fans of introspective storytelling and those interested in dementia narratives. The $25 price tag is reasonable for its 6-hour runtime and emotional payoff, but it’s not a re-playable game. Achievements add some incentive, but the core experience is linear and passive. If you value character-driven tales over action or puzzles, it’s a worthwhile, if draining, experience. Avoid if you prefer structured gameplay or upbeat themes.

Storyline

Inspired by real, personal stories and made with care by a small team of developers, As Long As You're Here is a subtle reflection on what life with dementia might look like, and the toll it takes on a family. You play as Annie, an elderly woman whose memory is starting to betray her. Annie and her children cope with reversed caretaking roles as she moves from her long-time home. While her children clash over how to care for her, old memories of Annie’s long-dead brother start to emerge.