Price check · Updated November 10, 2026
Set during a pandemic lockdown in France, The World After is a FMV adventure game experience that tells the story of a man who tries to uncover the truth behind his strange nightmares and the mystery of the village he's living in.
Works best on Windows PC
Best current price at GamersGate
A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.
Lowest price ever: $0.95 (October 2025)
| Store | Price | Usual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GamersGate | $1.20 | $11.99 | Buy |
| GameBillet | $10.19 | $11.99 | Buy |
| Fanatical | $10.55 | $11.99 | Buy |
| Gamesplanet | $10.79 | $11.99 | Buy |
| Steam | $11.99 | $11.99 | Buy |
| IndieGala | $11.99 | $11.99 | Buy |
| Humble Store | $11.99 | $11.99 | Buy |
| GreenManGaming | $11.99 | $11.99 | Buy |
This full-motion video adventure takes place in a French village during a pandemic lockdown. You follow a man troubled by strange recurring nightmares, and as he digs into their meaning he begins to suspect that the village he lives in is hiding something. The story is told through live-action footage with real actors, and your decisions guide where the investigation goes.
This single-player game works like an interactive film, so the focus is on watching scenes, picking options and piecing together the mystery rather than on reflexes or puzzles. The pace is slow and atmospheric. The World After suits players who enjoy FMV games, psychological mysteries and stories that unfold like a television drama.
Trailer and screenshots are from the publisher. Tap a screenshot to enlarge it.
| Developer | Burning Sunset |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Burning Sunset |
| Released | May 5, 2021 |
| Languages | 9: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Italian and more |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Core i3 / AMD A6 2.4Ghz | Core i5 / AMD A6 2.4Ghz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 / AMD Radeon HD 5750. OpenGL 3.3 | ATI® Radeon™ M295X @ 2GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 15 GB available space | 15 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | SSD recommended | SSD recommended |
How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.
Controller
The World After plays great on a controller. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is a cheap, reliable PC pad; the Ultimate 2 adds drift-free Hall effect sticks and a charging dock.
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Upgrade pick8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless ControllerSpeakers
Relaxed games like The World After sound great on desk speakers. The Pebble V3 is tiny and cheap; the Edifier G2000 fills the room.
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Upgrade pickEdifier G2000 Gaming SpeakersMonitor for the best visuals
Show off The World After on a sharp 1440p screen. The SANSUI is the budget pick; the 32-inch curved Odyssey wraps the picture around you.
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Upgrade pickSamsung Odyssey G55C 32-inch QHD Curved MonitorHeadset for immersive sound
Atmosphere is half of The World After. The Cloud III has rich spatial sound; the Arctis Nova 7 goes wireless with long battery life.
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Upgrade pickSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7Prices change often, so check the latest price on Amazon. SteelGames may earn a small commission on purchases.
The lowest recorded price is $0.95 in October 2025.
The best current price we found is $1.20 at GamersGate, against a usual price of $11.99.
Lean wait. Lean wait. $1.20 is 26% above its lowest price on record ($0.95). Next big sale: Black Friday weekend, in 17 days. In the 393 days we have tracked it, it dipped below today's price 2 times.
