The Bosnian War begins in the early 1990s, leading to severe sieges and civilian hardship, events that inspired This War of Mine's portrayal of wartime survival.
One of the longest sieges in modern warfare history, the Siege of Sarajevo saw civilians trapped in a city under constant attack and bombardment, much like the scenarios in This War of Mine.
The video game This War of Mine is released, offering a unique perspective on war by focusing on civilian survival during conflict rather than combat itself.
The war breaks out, turning the city into a battleground and forcing civilians into hiding.
Survivors find and secure an abandoned house to use as their shelter.
A group goes out for the first time to scavenge supplies from nearby ruins.
One shelter occupant suffers from a severe injury, threatening the group's survival.
Survivors craft bandages and basic medicines to treat injuries and illnesses.
Armed bandits attack the shelter at night, stealing supplies and injuring occupants.
A new civilian survivor joins the shelter, bringing skills and hope.
Survivors construct a water collector to secure a fresh water supply.
The city grows colder, and survivors must find warm clothing and fuel to survive.
The shelter occupants take a looter hostage to protect their resources.
Scarcity of food forces drastic decisions among the survivors.
Survivors expand the shelter to accommodate more people and improve defenses.
The group struggles with psychological hardships and loss, impacting morale and cooperation.
A dangerous final scavenging mission endangers the entire group but is vital for survival.
