AdventureFit check
Is Yesterday Origins worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Adventure players who want an investigation centered on an occult mystery
- Story-focused players interested in narratives spanning historical eras
- Players who enjoy dark humor alongside thriller and supernatural themes
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than an investigation adventure
- Players looking for an open-ended game with substantial replay variation
- Players who prefer realistic stories without occult or supernatural elements
Our take on Yesterday Origins
The store page gives substantial attention to immortality, historical settings and the size of the cast, but offers little explanation of the investigation’s moment-to-moment structure. Its emphasis is on narrative premise and atmosphere rather than puzzle or progression details.
What is Yesterday Origins?
Yesterday Origins follows John Yesterday, who becomes immortal after an alchemical ritual but forgets his identity after each resurrection.
In 1481, he is imprisoned by the Spanish Inquisition on suspicion of witchcraft. In the present day, he and Pauline live in Paris and search for an artefact needed to recreate the immortality potion. Their investigation crosses several historical periods and locations while bringing them into conflict with people who want their secrets. The game combines investigation, thriller, adventure and occult themes with dark humor. It includes more than 10 locations, over 50 backgrounds and more than 25 characters. Mouse and controller input are supported. A free demo includes the first two chapters.
How Yesterday Origins plays
- 01Cross-era story
- The narrative moves between 1481 and the present as John and Pauline search for an artefact connected to the immortality potion.
- 02Investigation themes
- The adventure combines mystery, thriller, occult and supernatural elements.
- 03Large game world
- The game includes more than 10 locations and over 50 backgrounds.
- 04Extensive cast
- More than 25 characters appear throughout the story.
- 05Two-chapter demo
- A free demo provides access to the first two chapters.
- 06Control options
- The game supports both mouse input and controllers.
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Yesterday Origins: platforms & release
Is Yesterday Origins worth it?
It is worth it if: adventure players who want an investigation centered on an occult mystery. Skip it if: players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than an investigation adventure.
Where can I download Yesterday Origins?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Yesterday Origins's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Yesterday Origins on?
Windows and macOS.
