We Are Muesli has officially announced a new narrative-driven game titled In Their Shoes, set to launch on mobile platforms. The game promises a deeply personal and emotionally resonant experience, continuing the studio’s signature blend of heartfelt storytelling, immersive world-building, and artistic design. In Their Shoes follows the journey of a nameless protagonist who awakens in a surreal, dreamlike city where everyone wears shoes made of memories—each pair holding the emotional weight of a life lived. As players explore this evocative world, they uncover fragmented stories through interactions with other characters, solving emotional puzzles and making meaningful choices that shape the narrative and the fates of those they meet. The game features hand-crafted animation, a hauntingly beautiful score composed by an award-winning indie artist, and a nonlinear structure that rewards curiosity and empathy. Players don’t just play the story—they live it, stepping into the shoes of others, feeling their joys, regrets, and quiet hopes. “We wanted to create a game that doesn’t just entertain but invites introspection,” said the creative director of We Are Muesli. “In Their Shoes is about connection, loss, and the small ways we carry each other forward—through stories, through moments, through what we wear.” Set for a global mobile release in early 2025, In Their Shoes will be available on iOS and Android, with cross-platform progress and a premium price point that includes exclusive narrative chapters and an illustrated companion journal. Prepare to walk in someone else’s steps—and discover what it means to truly see.

In Their Shoes: A Quiet Masterpiece in the Making

Set to release in 2026 on mobile and PC, In Their Shoes by indie studio We Are Muesli isn’t just a game—it’s an invitation to listen.

More than gameplay, it’s a meditation on presence, identity, and the quiet rhythms of modern life. Rooted in the soul of contemporary Milan—a city of contradictions, elegance, and quiet solitude—the game presents seven distinct characters, each unfolding across 49 intimate, interactive "Moments".

These aren’t grand epics or dramatic arcs. Instead, they’re micro-stories—fragments of daily life that linger in the mind long after the screen goes dark. A woman hesitates before sending a message. A teenager adjusts their jacket in a mirror, not quite sure who they’re becoming. A man waits for a train, lost in thought, while the city rushes by.

What Makes It Unique?

• Fragmented storytelling: Unlike traditional narrative games that guide you through a linear journey, In Their Shoes embraces disjointed, non-linear experiences. You’re not given full context—you piece together meaning, emotion, and connection across moments.
• 26 hidden biographical details per character: Each story holds a secret, a whisper of background, a personal truth. Uncovering them feels like eavesdropping on someone else’s diary.
• Emphasis on listening over reacting: Some Moments unfold slowly, almost meditatively. Others spike with urgency—requiring quick decisions that mirror real-life pressure. But even in these, the game asks: What are you really hearing?
• Artistic authenticity: The studio’s signature minimalist aesthetic, combined with subtle sound design and delicate animation, creates a world that feels both real and dreamlike.

Why It Resonates

In Their Shoes sits at the crossroads of art, empathy, and digital storytelling. It challenges the idea that games must be fast-paced or goal-driven to be meaningful. Instead, it asks players to slow down, to sit with uncertainty, and to witness—not intervene.

Its nomination for the Independent & Arthouse Game Awards at A MAZE. 2025 in Berlin is no surprise. This is the kind of game that doesn’t shout—it whispers, and still, you lean in.

Meet We Are Muesli

Based in Milan since 2013, We Are Muesli has carved a unique niche in the indie landscape. Their work isn’t just about gameplay—it’s about emotion, culture, and introspection.

Notable titles include:

• CAVE! CAVE! DEUS VIDET. – A haunting visual novel steeped in existential dread and poetic language.
• Venti Mesi – A quiet, atmospheric journey through time and memory.
• Siheyuan – A collaborative narrative experience that thrives on shared silence and meaning.
• Ludmilla & Ventiquattro Elle – Narrative escape rooms that blur the line between puzzle and personal revelation.
• Who’s Who (offline game) – A tactile, thought-provoking design experiment that’s already gained cult status.

Their Instagram is a visual diary of creativity—filled with concept art, storyboards, and behind-the-scenes insights. It’s not just promotional material; it’s an archive of intention.

What’s Next?

The Steam page is live. The Play Store page is still under construction—but stay tuned.

And for a first look? Watch this:

Final Thought

In Their Shoes isn’t just a game to play. It’s a mirror to our own lives—a quiet reminder that meaning isn’t always in the big moments, but in the pauses, the hesitations, the unspoken thoughts.

When it launches in 2026, don’t expect action. Expect reflection.

And maybe, just maybe, you’ll step out of your own shoes—and finally listen.

📌 Stay updated:

• Follow @weare_muesli on Instagram
• Watch the Steam page for updates: Steam – In Their Shoes
• Prepare your ears. The world is about to get quieter.

P.S. Read more on our coverage of Way of the Hunter: Wild America Lands on Android! —a game that, like In Their Shoes, challenges how we see the world through our choices.