There is a specific kind of magic that happens when a project moves past the "proof of concept" phase and starts to breathe. That magic is currently humming through the speakers and across the screen in the latest update from solo developer .
There is a moment in this update where you sit on a virtual bus stop bench for four real-time minutes. Nothing happens. No jumpscare. No puzzle. Just the sound of rain and a flickering streetlight. Then, a text appears: "You used to sit here with your mom. She was late. You didn't mind."
[Link to itch.io / Steam / Patreon] Patch Notes: Fixed the "Tuesday" bug. Mostly. Have you played v0.2.0.0? Did the attic scene hit you as hard as it hit me? Let me know in the comments below. Somewhere I Belong -v0.2.0.0- By Mr Baker
That’s the thesis of the game. Belonging isn't a place. It's a pause . It wouldn't be an early access review without a few glitches. The Echo mechanic sometimes crashes if you overlap two memories at once. Also, the save system currently thinks "Tuesday" is a corrupted file format. Mr Baker has acknowledged this on his Discord (yes, he personally responds to bug reports), promising a hotfix by Friday. Final Verdict (So Far) Somewhere I Belong - v0.2.0.0 is not a finished game. It’s a finished feeling .
By: The Indie Narrative Desk Date: October 26, 2023 There is a specific kind of magic that
Mr Baker is building a digital hug. It’s a little broken. It’s a little sad. And it finally feels like somewhere I belong.
Version of Somewhere I Belong has arrived, and it doesn't just add content—it adds a soul. What is Somewhere I Belong ? For the uninitiated, Somewhere I Belong (a poignant nod to the Linkin Park anthem of longing) is a hybrid experience—part walking simulator, part psychological puzzle. You play as Alex, a cartographer suffering from a specific type of agnosia: the inability to recognize "home." Every room looks like a hotel lobby. Every familiar face looks like a stranger. Nothing happens
If you need a shooter or a racing sim, look elsewhere. But if you’ve ever walked into a room and forgotten why you entered, or scrolled through your phone contacts and felt like a stranger to every name—download this.
8.5/10 – A haunting update that turns loneliness into a playable mechanic.
The goal isn't to escape, but to recognize . Mr Baker has been quiet for the last six months, and now we know why. This update is chunky, emotional, and mechanically clever. 1. The "Echo" Mechanic Previously, you collected static memories. Now, objects leave Echoes . Pick up a worn coffee mug, and you don't just get a text box—you get a ghostly, playable 10-second loop of the person who last held it. In v0.2.0.0, you can step into these Echoes. The first time you inhabit a memory of a dog barking at a mailman, only to realize you are the dog , you’ll feel the game shift under your feet. 2. The Attic Hub World The safe space has been redesigned. Gone is the bland white room. Now, you wake up in an attic filled with moving boxes labeled by decade ("The Angry Years," "The Quiet Years"). You choose which box to unpack. Unpacking triggers a level. It’s a simple UI change, but it turns the game into an act of therapy rather than a checklist. 3. Audio Overhaul by Mr Baker The developer has stated he is not a musician, but you wouldn't know it from v0.2.0.0. The score now uses dynamic "detuning"—as Alex gets more lost, the piano keys slide slightly off pitch. When you find a true memory, the sound snaps back into perfect harmony. It is anxiety-inducing in the best way. The Mr Baker Touch What sets this release apart from other indie builds is the patience on display. In an era of dopamine-shot gameplay loops, Mr Baker forces you to sit in the discomfort of not belonging.