FORGOTTEN 23

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FORGOTTEN 23 is a single player management game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by KovalGames and was released on July 18, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Full game available on Steam > The Forgotten, a remote space station over Proxima Centauri b, is broadcasting a distress signal. With its orbit decaying, it's a matter of time until it crashes into the surface of the planet below. Only one person can avert a catastrophe: Engineer Max Novak, who just arrived at the station aboard a rescue ship and is immediately thrown into a life or death situa…

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

story3 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Engaging and compelling story with a rich atmosphere that hooks players.
Innovative and enjoyable time loop gameplay with a perfect loop length that balances pressure and stress.
Impressive achievement for a solo developer with solid mechanics and overall game experience.

Several bugs and glitches including controller issues, UI problems, and some game-breaking bugs.
Repetitive gameplay elements related to the time loop can become tiring or break immersion for some players.
Some rough edges like unclear or off dialogue, minor translation issues, and a relatively short game length.

story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is widely praised for being engaging and compelling, especially impressive given that the game was developed by a single creator. Players appreciate the enjoyable storyline and rich atmosphere that enhance the overall experience.
- “This is a game made by a single developer, and it tells a cool story.”
- “Despite those few things, I didn’t give up and managed to experience Max’s story all the way to the end.”
- “Good game with great mechanics, rich atmosphere and a compelling story.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
The gameplay is praised for its enjoyable mechanics and engaging loops, drawing favorable comparisons to games like Terraformental. It features a rich atmosphere and compelling story that enhance the overall experience.
- “This game's story and gameplay are actually really enjoyable, which makes this next part quite sad.”
- “Actually, the loops feature a nice idea and good mechanics.”
- “Good game with great mechanics, rich atmosphere, and a compelling story.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits minor glitches and errors, but these do not impact gameplay and are considered acceptable for a new indie title. Overall, stability is decent with only occasional small issues.
- “There were also minor glitches.”
- “There were a few minor glitches/errors but nothing that affected gameplay, acceptable considering it's a new indie game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a rich and immersive atmosphere that effectively complements its compelling story and solid mechanics.
- “Good game with great mechanics, rich atmosphere and a compelling story.”