Desta: The Memories Between

About

Desta: The Memories Between by Ustwo Games is a rogue-like RPG that wraps turn-based strategy in a story about fractured memories. You navigate the Infinite Dream, a shifting maze of glowing orbs and broken spaces, using tactical combat to rebuild lost relationships. Each run blends puzzle-solving with resource management as you collect fragments to progress. The game’s twist comes in the form of a surreal sports match where bouncing orbs become a core mechanic, tying gameplay to its emotional themes. Players often note the game’s clever use of metaphor, turning abstract grief and longing into interactive systems. The mix of genre elements, visual novel storytelling, strategic battles, and a quirky sports subgame, creates a distinctive rhythm. Available on PC, Switch, and mobile, it leans into portable play while maintaining a narrative depth that lingers. The 2022 release balances accessibility with layered systems, appealing to fans of thoughtful design without sacrificing momentum.

Storyline

Night after night, Desta finds themselves falling into the mysterious and seemingly endless Infinite Dream - filled with powerful, luminous orb-like balls, shattered remnants of locations past and relationships Desta’s wished went differently.