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role-playing video game
To the Moon
By Freebird Games, released 1 Jan 2011
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- Xbox Series X and Series S
- adventure video game
What it is
To the Moon is a story-driven adventure about two doctors who alter a dying person’s memories to fulfill a final wish. Dr. Rosalene and Dr. Watts work backward through the memories of an elderly man named Johnny, uncovering fragments of his life as they try to understand why he wants to go to the moon. The game presents this as a non-combat experience, blending adventure elements with classic RPG aesthetics. Its original soundtrack is tied closely to the story. To the Moon is single-player and lists Steam achievements, full controller support, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. Freebird Games developed and published it, alongside Serenity Forge. It released on Steam in 2012 for Windows, macOS and Linux. Other listed platforms include Xbox Series X and Series S. The game has a Metacritic score of 81. Its focus on memories and Johnny’s wish makes the narrative, rather than combat, the main draw.
What players like, and what they don't
- Non-combat, story-driven experience
- Original soundtrack closely tied to the story
- Full controller support
- Steam Cloud support
- No combat
- Single-player only
Who it suits
It suits players seeking a single-player, non-combat story about memory, life choices and a final wish. Players who like adventure games with RPG-style presentation may also be interested.
To the Moon follows two doctors piecing together Johnny’s past as they try to fulfill his last wish. Its focus is on the story and soundtrack rather than combat.
