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Backtrace: Mechanisms for Forgetting

Release: 2027 · PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac

Shown at GDoCExpo Direct 2026, Fri 25 Sep 2026

Backtrace is a yuri mystery and puzzle game set inside a retro computer. Log on night after night to uncover a story of internet exploits and unexpected friendships with a crew of 80s hackers. Solve 2D grid-based puzzles to piece together the mystery.

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  1. Fri 25 Sep 2026GDoCExpo Direct 2026Trailer

    Backtrace: Mechanisms for Forgetting — sizzle reel appearance

    Featured in the GDoCExpo Direct 2026 sizzle reel. This video link starts at the beginning of the shared reel.

    Source: youtube.com

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Release

2027

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