After the War takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where you play as a survivor trying to find a cure for a deadly virus. The game's story is told through various notes and logs scattered throughout the desert landscape, slowly revealing the events leading up to the disaster.
Gameplay revolves around exploration and puzzle-solving. You'll need to navigate through the barren wasteland, scavenging for supplies and avoiding hazards such as radiation zones and hostile creatures. As you progress, you'll uncover clues and pieces of information that will help you understand the cause of the apocalypse and ultimately find a cure.