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Our Life: Beginnings & Always

CasualVisual NovelPCSolo

About this game

A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

Last checked 9 Nov 2026

Player receptionOverwhelmingly Positive98% positive · 11.6K Steam reviews ↗

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Our Life: Beginnings & Always

A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

Player reception: Overwhelmingly Positive · 98% positive · 11.6K Steam reviews

Available on Steam (PC) — Play Now · itch.io (PC) — Play Now, checked 9 Nov 2026.

More about Our Life: Beginnings & Always

Our Life: Beginnings & Always is a nostalgic visual novel where players design their own character and grow from childhood to adulthood with a lonely boy next door. The game features near-fully customizable choices, allowing players to shape their character's name, appearance, personality, pronouns, and preferences. Players experience four life stages: childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, and adulthood. A key feature is the dynamic relationship with Cove Holden, a love interest whose personality and interactions evolve based on player choices. The game emphasizes emotional expression and support, with a focus on everyday moments and a wholesome narrative. It includes 397,000 words and 16-24 hours of content, with optional DLCs for additional stories and features.

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SteamPCPlay Now

Free to play on Steam.

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Availability historyPast official availability changes
  • BuyGOG · PC · 17 Sep 2026
  • BuyGOG · PC · 12 Sep 2026
  • Play NowSteam · PC · 17 Oct 2026
  • Play Nowitch.io · PC · 16 Oct 2026