How we know we're alive

How we know we're alive is a 2021 narrative game from Motvind Studios that focuses on atmosphere, storytelling and emotional character interactions. Rather than building its appeal around combat or complex systems, it takes a more intimate approach, inviting players to follow its story and discover the relationships and circumstances surrounding its characters. The game's concise format makes it feel closer to an interactive short story than a traditional sprawling adventure, allowing the developers to concentrate on mood and narrative detail. How we know we're alive is the kind of indie project that works best when approached for its atmosphere rather than its technical spectacle. Released in 2021, it offers a thoughtful little journey and demonstrates how a small game can leave an impression without requiring an inventory containing 400 different types of boots.