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Retro green terminal surrounded by suspect photos, floor plans and time-loop investigation notes.$1.99PLANNED
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Narrative puzzle / time-loop mystery

Same Time Tomorrow

Knowledge is the only inventory that survives the reset.

A short narrative deduction game presented through an old computer terminal, where the player repeats the same evening and changes events by learning names, schedules, passwords, and hidden commands. You are using a forgotten office terminal to prevent an event that has already happened many times.

Planned price$1.99
Session10–20 minute loops; 90–150 minute complete story
Demo10-minute vertical slice
DRMNone
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WHAT IS SAME TIME TOMORROW?

You are using a forgotten office terminal to prevent an event that has already happened many times.

A short narrative deduction game presented through an old computer terminal, where the player repeats the same evening and changes events by learning names, schedules, passwords, and hidden commands. You are using a forgotten office terminal to prevent an event that has already happened many times.

Best for: Players who enjoy memorable places, exploration, light story and low-friction controls.

WHY IT IS DIFFERENT

Knowledge is the only inventory that survives the reset.

  • Knowledge is the only inventory that survives the reset.
  • One primary location and a 35-minute in-world evening replayed across roughly six to ten loops.
  • No upgrades.

CORE LOOP

From first decision to completed run.

the first two loops, proving that one discovered phone extension changes a later building event.

  1. 1Begin at the same terminal at the same time
  2. 2Read messages, schedules, logs, and available commands
  3. 3Use new knowledge to contact people, alter bookings, unlock systems, or redirect events
  4. 4Observe the consequences until the loop resets
  5. 5Record confirmed facts and attempt a more complete intervention

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

A complete arc, not an endless grind.

One primary location and a 35-minute in-world evening replayed across roughly six to ten loops. Twelve characters have schedules, motives, and communication channels.

No upgrades. Progress is knowledge, notebook structure, and player understanding.

CONTROLS & ACCESSIBILITY

Clarity and assists are part of the design.

Keyboard typing with command autocomplete, clickable suggested commands, history, search, and notebook. Controller and touch use command chips and an on-screen keyboard only for optional free text.

Autocomplete prevents parser frustration. Hints can identify an unused lead, relevant application, or next investigable time window.

CORE SYSTEMS

  • Knowledge is the only inventory that survives the reset.
  • One primary location and a 35-minute in-world evening replayed across roughly six to ten loops.
  • No upgrades.

FIRST PLAYABLE PROOF

10-minute vertical slice

the first two loops, proving that one discovered phone extension changes a later building event.

QUICK ANSWERS

Same Time Tomorrow FAQ

What kind of game is Same Time Tomorrow?+
A short narrative deduction game presented through an old computer terminal, where the player repeats the same evening and changes events by learning names, schedules, passwords, and hidden commands. You are using a forgotten office terminal to prevent an event that has already happened many times. Its central hook is: Knowledge is the only inventory that survives the reset.
How long is a session of Same Time Tomorrow?+
The planned play pattern is 10–20 minute loops; 90–150 minute complete story. The first browser demo is a 10-minute vertical slice.
What is included in Same Time Tomorrow?+
One primary location and a 35-minute in-world evening replayed across roughly six to ten loops. Twelve characters have schedules, motives, and communication channels. No upgrades. Progress is knowledge, notebook structure, and player understanding.
Will Same Time Tomorrow be DRM-free?+
Same Time Tomorrow is planned as a complete $1.99 DRM-free download for Windows, macOS and Linux, with a separate browser demo and no proprietary launcher.

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