Before I Go

Name: Before I Go
Rating: 8 (90 reviews)

Developer / Publisher: J's Labratory

Apr 13, 2026

Visual

2.5D
side scroll

Structure

exploration
interconnected map
non linear
fast travel

Combat

action
contact damage

Summary

Explore the haunting, dreamlike fantasy world of BEFORE I GO, a punishing Metroidvania where you embody the innocence of an inner child on an allegorical odyssey towards death acceptance. The end is inevitable, but will you brave the journey?

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- Demo
Nintendo
- Switch
PlayStation
- PS5
Xbox
- Series X|S
- One

Resources

Links

MetroidVania.gg

Maps

Demajen

Other

IGDB

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- Differences
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- fast travel
- contact damage
- Differences
- pixel
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MV Temperature
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- fast travel
- action
- contact damage
- Differences
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- contact damage
- Differences
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- equipment
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- fast travel
- Differences
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