Imprint is a vaporwave narrative puzzle adventure that explores memory, identity, and the digital afterlife. Step into Chloe’s shoes as she uncovers buried family secrets within a decaying digital realm guided by her father to determines her fate.
Story & Setting
Chloe returns home to visit her father James, who is experimenting with a revolutionary brain–computer interface. An unexpected malfunction pulls Chloe into a fragmented digital world: a corrupted simulation built from her family’s memories. Guided by her mother’s echo and the distant voice of her father, Chloe must navigate haunting environments to uncover hidden truths.
As she delves deeper, Chloe pieces together the past, her mother’s hidden grief, her grandparents’ history, and James’s motives. In the final moment, she faces a single pivotal decision that shapes the ultimate resolution of her—and her family’s—digital legacy.
Gameplay & Atmosphere
Imprint blends atmospheric exploration with intricate puzzles inspired by computing concepts. Each environment presents unique challenges that encourage logical thinking and emotional immersion. The vaporwave-inspired visuals, neon palettes over dark backdrops, combine with a synth-driven soundtrack to evoke a retro-modern world.
With minimal HUD and subtle audio cues, players lose themselves in the story as Chloe unravels her past—culminating in that one unforgettable choice.
Characters & Voice Talent
Chloe Ersatzman
Voice: Chloe Mei-Li Bundt
A curious and determined young woman, Chloe confronts the digital remnants of her life to uncover the truth about her family’s past. Her journey is one of introspection and discovery.
James Ersatzman
Voice: Sam Witwer
A brilliant scientist driven by grief, James seeks to preserve his daughter’s consciousness in a digital realm. His motivations blur the line between love and obsession.
Echo (Misaki Ersatzman)
Voice: Erika Ishii
A haunting echo of Chloe’s mother, Misaki, trapped within the corrupted simulation. Echo guides Chloe toward the truth and the one choice that matters.
Influences & Inspiration
Imprint draws inspiration from Carl Sagan’s vision and the Golden Record: humanity’s message to the cosmos. Just as the Golden Record encapsulated our essence for distant listeners, Imprint explores how memories and stories endure within digital realms. This influence shapes both the narrative’s emotional depth and the game’s subtle cosmic themes.
Our synth-driven soundtrack evokes Sagan’s wonder of space exploration, blending cosmic ambience with nostalgic vaporwave tones.
Planetary Society & Acknowledgments
A portion of Imprint’s proceeds supports The Planetary Society—continuing Carl Sagan’s mission of exploration and education. We thank their work for inspiring our own vision of legacy and discovery across digital frontiers.
Special thanks to our international team and all players who join us on this journey. Your curiosity fuels our creativity.