What do we leave behind when we go? A Storied Life: Tabitha, the upcoming cozy puzzler from developer Lab42 Games and publisher Secret Mode, invites players to explore that very question through a mix of thoughtful packing puzzles and narrative choice-making. The game is set to launch on PC in early 2026.
A Game About Memory, Legacy, and the Stories We Tell
In A Storied Life: Tabitha, players step into the home of a recently deceased loved one. Among their belongings lies a ruined memoir and a letter from a publisher eager to see it completed. Your task? Piece together the fragments of their life by deciding what to keep, sell, or discard — and, in doing so, shape the story that will define how they are remembered.
Each room in the house is filled with personal treasures, from fragile keepsakes to forgotten trinkets tucked away in cupboards and drawers. But with limited space, players must make tough choices: which memories deserve preservation, and which fade away?
Cozy Packing Meets Storytelling
The core gameplay combines packing puzzle mechanics with branching narrative storytelling:
- Packing puzzles with care – Rotate, arrange, and secure items into boxes using tape, bubble wrap, and vacuum packing. Space and weight are limited, so every decision counts.
- Restore the memoir – Each item carries associated words that can fill in the gaps of the damaged memoir. How you choose to use them changes the story — whether it becomes heartfelt, whimsical, melancholic, or even nonsensical.
- A house full of secrets – Players can move furniture, search hidden compartments, and uncover forgotten objects, deepening the sense of discovery.
From the Team Behind Wholesome Favorites
Lab42 Games, known for collaborating with Secret Mode on wholesome hits like A Little to the Left and Wobbledogs Console Edition, brings its own original project to life this time. A Storied Life: Tabitha blends cozy gameplay with emotional storytelling, promising a personal, replayable experience.
Wishlist Now Ahead of Launch
A Storied Life: Tabitha is expected to launch on PC in early 2026. Players can wishlist the game on Steam now to stay updated on its release.
