The Wolf in Me
Steam News 12 April 20261mo ago

I Turned My Friend Into a Character in My Game

I’ve been turning friends and family into NPCs for my game. This is Rob. He wanders the wilderness, lighting campfires in the darkest places. He doesn’t judge. He doesn’t push. He just sits with you… and helps you find…

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I’ve been turning friends and family into NPCs for my game.

This is Rob.

He wanders the wilderness, lighting campfires in the darkest places.

He doesn’t judge. He doesn’t push. He just sits with you… and helps you find your way.

When designing characters, I try to start from something real.

Not just how they look, but who they are.

Rob is built around a simple idea:

Some people don’t fix you. They just stay with you long enough for you to find your way.

“Not all light comes from lanterns.”

Every campfire he appears in is meant to feel like a second chance.

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Steam News / 12 April 2026

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