Game Overview
A strange digital comedy sits at the center of BACK OF SPACE, an indie follow-up from the creator of OLDTV that treats the internet, relationships, and reality as things that can be tampered with. Its premise is deliberately off-kilter: you download the internet, uncover concealed characters, develop baffling powers, and somehow try to keep your girlfriend from leaving. The tone leans absurd and unpredictable rather than traditionally dramatic, with a sense that every new discovery could be either a joke, a secret, or a genuine new tool. Anyone who enjoys games that refuse to explain themselves immediately will find plenty of personality in its weirdness.
Progress comes through poking at the game’s systems, finding hidden content, and using newly gained abilities to push further into its surreal structure. Rather than promising a familiar action-heavy loop, BACK OF SPACE appears built around experimentation and curiosity, encouraging players to test what can be downloaded, unlocked, or altered. Characters and secrets provide reasons to revisit areas and reconsider earlier encounters, while the relationship angle gives the chaos a more personal thread. The challenge comes less from mastering a conventional combat system and more from paying attention to unusual interactions, following clues, and accepting that the logic may be intentionally strange.
Its strongest appeal is the commitment to a singular, DIY oddball identity. BACK OF SPACE does not aim for polished blockbuster spectacle; it aims to surprise players with bizarre abilities, hidden material, and an internet-age sense of humor that feels closer to experimental freeware and cult adventure games. The soundtrack is positioned as a major upgrade over OLDTV, so players who value memorable music alongside eccentric design have an extra reason to listen closely. Fans of OLDTV, surreal narrative games, and unconventional indie curiosities should give it a look, while players wanting clear objectives and familiar genre rules may find its deliberate nonsense harder to embrace.
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Installation
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to BACK OF SPACE.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 7 or Higher
- Processor: Intel Core i5 Sandy Bridge or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 960 or Higher
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 332 MB available space
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for BACK OF SPACE (v0.49)?
After extracting BACK OF SPACE (v0.49), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 375.10 MB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
This game requires Version 9.0. Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.