Life Back Then

Last updated: 11/5/2026

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Travel back in time and experience Singapore’s history from a whole new perspective in Life Back Then.

Choose between two unique life paths, each featuring its own environment, story and interactive VR challenges.

Take on the role of a coolie and experience the demanding work that supported Singapore’s early ports and trade. Test your speed and coordination by sorting fish into the correct containers, or grab a shovel and move coal before time runs out....

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Genres: Narrative, Education

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Release Date: August 23, 2026

Developer: NHB Organisation Design and Innovation

Publisher: NHB Organisation Design and Innovation

Platforms: Meta Quest 3S, Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest Pro, Meta Quest 2

Category: Games

Game modes: Single User

Supported player modes: Sitting, Standing, Room Scale

Supported controllers: Controllers

Is Cross-Buy: No

Supports Mixed Reality: No

Languages: English

Version: 1.0

Website: https://nhbplay.io/lifebackthen

Developer Privacy Policy: https://nhbplay.io/lifebackthen/privacypolicy

Developer Terms of Service: N/A

Space Required: 650 MB

Comfort Level: Comfortable

Internet connection not required

Age Rating: Everyone

In-app ads: No

Version history

Version	Uploaded	Seen on the store
1.0	Aug 5, 2026	Aug 24, 2026

Upload dates come from Meta; a build can reach the store weeks after upload. "Seen on the store" is when VRDB first recorded the version, which it has done since November 2024.