Four Autumns.
Two Neighbors.
One Unforgettable Life.
From the stray paper airplane that crosses your wooden fence at age 10 to adulthood at age 22. Craft an irreplaceable personal journey through childhood wonders, high school memories, and dynamic relationship bonds.
Tamarack & Qiu
Lifelong Leads“Two neighboring kids on the other side of the fence. Four autumns that shape the rest of your life.”
Date Tamarack alone, Qiu alone, or build a deeply consensual triad with both. No forced love triangles, zero heartbreak rivalry.
The Four Steps Life Journey
Experience an authentic coming-of-age chronicle. Every Step spans a distinct epoch of life, with updated character sprites, deepening choices, and evolving relationships.
DAY ONE LAUNCH
Childhood Arrival
Moving into the cul-de-sac. Tree climbing, backyard forts, tire swings, and the first fateful paper airplane.
DAY ONE LAUNCH
High School Adolescence
Golden Grove High, teacher Mr. Murray, PJ Day fundraisers, bakery visits, and the first romantic confessions.
POST-LAUNCH UPDATE
Young Adult Crossroads
Graduation, future dreams, emotional self-discovery, and cementing lifelong bonds of romance or devotion.
FINAL CHAPTER
Adulthood & Forever
Independent living, permanent commitments, weddings, or lifelong triad cohabitation in Golden Grove.
The Autumn Chronicle: Step 1 & 2 Moments
Browse all 10 Childhood vignettes plus the Step 2 High School milestones. Filter between free base moments and paid expansion DLCs.
Walks
Take a leisurely exploration along the wooded perimeter of the cul-de-sac with Tamarack, learning about local wildlife, pine ridges, and mountain trails.
Wheels
Roll through the gentle slopes of the neighborhood on bicycles, scooters, or skates with Tamarack, turning an ordinary afternoon into an obstacle race.
Fancy Fun
Join Qiu in their family kitchen and parlor for an imaginative afternoon of fancy dress-up, tea-party etiquette, and handmade pastry sampling.
Hide & Seek
A classic neighborhood game across backyards and garden hedges, bringing Tamarack and Qiu together with the Main Character in a test of wits and stealth.
Magic
As twilight settles over the mountain ridge, the trio invents pretend spells, examines curious glowing stones, and contemplates the mysteries of the universe.
Slumber Party
An overnight sleepover filled with pillow forts, whispered secrets under flashlights, and late-night snacks as darkness wraps around Golden Grove.
Trick or Treat
Halloween arrives in Golden Grove! Don costumes, collect candy through the lantern-lit streets, and brave the mysterious old manor on the edge of town.
Mixed Up
A playful kitchen mix-up or school craft disaster leads to hilarious chaos, testing everyone’s problem-solving and communication.
Colorful Class
An engaging elementary school art class project where the trio collaborates on a mural depicting their beloved town of Golden Grove.
Home
A peaceful, introspective moment focusing on your life with Mom, personalizing your bedroom, and recognizing that Golden Grove has truly become home.
High School Adolescence
Step 2 launches on day one! Redesigned 14-year-old sprites, high school classes with Mr. Murray, PJ Day fundraisers, and car trips.
The Ren'Py Relationship Dynamic Simulator
GB Patch Games discarded arbitrary affection points in favor of authentic bilateral dynamics. Adjust your reciprocal expressions below to watch the live Ren'Py screen and Triad constellation react!
“You and Tamarack team up to haul firewood toward the fence line. Qiu brings out cups of warm spiced cider, leaning into your shoulder with an unassuming smile.”
Golden Grove Town Explorer
Click any pin on the mountain map to inspect landmark lore, key Step moments, and resident connections.
The Cul-de-Sac
The circular residential loop where the entire story begins. Encircled by rustic wooden fences, towering birch trees, and mountain air, it houses the Protagonist, the Baumann family, the Lin family, and Opal.
Player Tools & Route Planners
Handy browser utilities to calculate route formulas, track Step 1 completion, and test custom neopronouns.
Dynamic Route Planner
Calculate expression elements and standing criteria for Tamarack Romance, Qiu Romance, Triad Polyamory, or Platonic Family bonds.
Step 1 Checklist Tracker
Track your 10/10 Childhood moments with saveable browser storage. Monitor Base vs DLC completion and missed dialogue triggers.
Protagonist Trait Builder
Test neopronoun grammar, nickname variants, height, personality tags, and harmonize family resemblance with your mother.
Voiced Names Search
Search the 1,600+ Kickstarter voiced name library. Check if Tamarack and Qiu pronounce your name aloud in story moments!
Our Life: Now & Forever
The standalone sequel to the critically acclaimed Our Life: Beginnings & Always by independent studio GB Patch Games.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Step 2 be included immediately in the Early Access release? ▼
Yes! GB Patch Games officially confirmed that the Early Access release on November 27, 2026 will launch with both Step 1 (Childhood) and Step 2 (High School Adolescence) 100% playable. Steps 3 and 4 will follow in subsequent major updates.
How does polyamorous romance work with Tamarack and Qiu? ▼
Unlike many visual novels with forced love triangles or painful jealousy breakups, Our Life: Now & Forever fully supports a consensual polyamorous triad (V-romance). You can romance Tamarack, romance Qiu, romance both simultaneously, or remain purely platonic best friends with both.
Will Cove Holden or Sunset Bird characters appear? ▼
Our Life: Now & Forever is a standalone story set in the mountain town of Golden Grove rather than coastal Sunset Bird. However, Baxter Ward (a popular romance option from Beginnings & Always) was born in Golden Grove and appears in Step 1 as a 13-year-old local youth, giving fans an intimate look into his upbringing.
Can I transfer my save file from the free demo? ▼
Yes, saves from the final public demo build are planned to carry over directly into the Early Access build on both Steam and itch.io, preserving your customized protagonist appearance, names, and choice history.