Gone Home

About game

"Gone Home" is an immersive first-person exploration game developed by The Fullbright Company and released in 2013. Set in 1995, players take on the role of Katie Greenbriar, who returns home to her family's house in Portland, Oregon, after a year-long trip abroad. As Katie, players must navigate the seemingly abandoned house, uncovering the story of her family through environmental storytelling and meticulously detailed surroundings. The gameplay is centered around exploration and discovery, with no combat or traditional puzzles. Instead, players interact with objects, read letters, and listen to audio logs that slowly reveal the dynamics of the Greenbriar family, particularly focusing on Katie's younger sister, Sam, and the struggles she faced. The game's setting is rich with 90s nostalgia, featuring period-accurate decor and references that enhance the sense of time and place. "Gone Home" is celebrated not only for its innovative approach to storytelling but also for its emotional depth, tackling themes of identity, acceptance, and family relationships.