On Distant Shores [v0.12] May 2026

A middle-aged man attempting to crawl out of a "personal hell" of loneliness and guilt.

As an early access project (v0.12), the game is being released incrementally. Players typically find these updates on platforms like Patreon or Itch.io , where the developer provides: New story chapters and character interactions. Updated artwork and character sprites. Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Second chances, processing grief, and the weight of "terrible choices" that impact those around him. Version 0.12 Development

In this story, the protagonist is a man in his fifties who, after losing his family and living through years of depression, is offered a chance at a new life. However, as he attempts to move forward, he is haunted by his past and must navigate complex new relationships and difficult choices. Key Narrative Elements

This game is distinct from the Choices: Stories You Play book titled Distant Shores , which focuses on a time-traveling pirate adventure.