Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 4139100 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 1 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | $5.99 |
| Free to play | No |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | $5.99 |
| Current price USD | $5.99 |
| Release date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Developer | Maruno Games |
| Publisher | Maruno Games |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | 1 user reviews |
| Positive review percent | 100% |
| Positive reviews | 1 |
| Negative reviews | 0 |
| Total reviews | 1 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | 9 |
| Average playtime forever | 128 minutes |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/4139100/ |
Short description
"The Girl Walks Back" is a dark, stage-based monochrome puzzle-adventure played only with the mouse. The girl attempts to return home from a deep forest. No complex controls are needed, but obstacles must be overcome through puzzles or action. Your choices lead to 8 different endings.
About this game
The Girl Walks Back is a dark, atmospheric monochrome puzzle-adventure set in a gloomy world. You control a young girl who has wandered deep into the forest and attempts to return to her village. However, this forest will not release you easily. ■ Unique Controls: Darkness Guided by a Single Mouse Featuring a distinctive side-view perspective, the girl navigates the forest using only simple mouse controls. No complex key inputs are required. Instead, you will be tested on your wit to solve escape-game-like puzzles by investigating the environment, and your reflexes in moments requiring precise mouse action. ■ Two Choices of Path That Determine Fate Each stage offers two distinct ways to proceed: a path focused on puzzles and another relying on action. The path you choose and the method you use to overcome obstacles—that momentary decision—will lead to different endings. ■ The Ambiguous "8 Endings" The greatest charm of this title is the 8 branching conclusions determined by the player's actions and choices. There are no standard happy endings or simple bad endings here. ■ Recommended for Players Who: Want to immerse themselves in a dark world and atmospheric setting. Are looking for a puzzle-action game with unique controls and a distinctive perspective. Want to unlock all 8 endings and fully explore the game's deep narrative world. Video Posting & Live Streaming Guidelines You are welcome to post videos and live stream this game, including the ending. Monetization via official platform features (such as advertisements, Super Chats, etc.) is also permitted. However, as the game relies heavily on puzzle-solving and mystery elements , we kindly ask that you wait until one month after the official release before posting videos or starting live streams. For more details, please refer to our official webpage.
Supported languages
English, Japanese