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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : win7/win10 Processeur : IntelCore i5-6400或AMD FX 8320 Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIAGTX96O or AMD Radeon R9 280 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : win7/win10 Processeur : Intel Core i7-7700 Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

REWIND

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Released June 29, 2026
CasualIndieRPGFree-to-play
sample: 395 reviews posted after launch (58 AI-classified)
88/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 91 % · 395 reviews (« Very Positive »)

Most players finish their journey in under two hours, leaving behind a trail of intrigue before the credits roll. Backed by 395 reviews recorded since launch, the title maintains a 91 percent positive rating on Steam.

What it's about: 《REWIND》 is a hardcore text-based detective puzzle game containing nearly a hundred clues. Players need to carefully examine and deduce the clues to find the answer to the case.

In-game

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« Hello ! C'était cool même si je suis pas très forte en anglais on a réussi à le faire avec un ami :) J'espère qu'il y aura d'autres versions et surtout des traductions en français s'il vous plait !! »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played
« The whole dialogue things and interactions are clumsy but overall, great game. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played
« un jeu agréable, pas facile de savoir comment s'y prendre au début mais ensuite tout s'enchaîne bien. les succès ne sont pas traduits. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played
« This is a fun detective game, a bit glitchy (some of the text isn't legible) but otherwise it was cool way to unravel a mystery. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 10 h played
« I really liked this game, I think the dialogue and clue connections were well thought out. Various typos should be corrected, but that's the only thing I find negative with this game! Fully recommend! »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 9 h played
« The game seemed interesting, but the English translation was filled with many errors, to the extent that it significantly detracted from my experience. I'd be happy to continue playing if the translation is ever improved. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played
« so much is unclear, even when you have evidence confronting someone with it does not give you connections necessary for moving the investigation forward... makes me think either something is missing or something is broken... »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played
« No one’s paying attention, so here’s the truth: I am very much bitchless »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 3 h played
« LOVE THIS! i love the art style, the mechanics, the way of asking questions and finding information! please make more like this, this game and style should have so much more love »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played

In players' words

« Hello ! C'était cool même si je suis pas très forte en anglais on a réussi à le faire avec un ami :) J'espère qu'il y aura d'autres versions et surtout des traductions en français s'il vous plait !! »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played
« The game seemed interesting, but the English translation was filled with many errors, to the extent that it significantly detracted from my experience. I'd be happy to continue playing if the translation is ever improved. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played
« The whole dialogue things and interactions are clumsy but overall, great game. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played
« so much is unclear, even when you have evidence confronting someone with it does not give you connections necessary for moving the investigation forward... makes me think either something is missing or something is broken... »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played
« un jeu agréable, pas facile de savoir comment s'y prendre au début mais ensuite tout s'enchaîne bien. les succès ne sont pas traduits. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played
« No one’s paying attention, so here’s the truth: I am very much bitchless »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 3 h played
« This is a fun detective game, a bit glitchy (some of the text isn't legible) but otherwise it was cool way to unravel a mystery. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 10 h played
« LOVE THIS! i love the art style, the mechanics, the way of asking questions and finding information! please make more like this, this game and style should have so much more love »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played
« I really liked this game, I think the dialogue and clue connections were well thought out. Various typos should be corrected, but that's the only thing I find negative with this game! Fully recommend! »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 9 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
70 % pos · n=37
Story / writing
82 % pos · n=28
Interface / UX
19 % pos · n=16
Graphics / art
93 % pos · n=15
Audio / music
27 % pos · n=15
Content / longevity
13 % pos · n=15
Value for money
100 % pos · n=5
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay372692
Story / writing282323
Interface / UX163112
Graphics / art151410
Audio / music15429
Content / longevity15258
Value for money5500
Performance1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 1.4 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.5 h.

🪤 83 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
91 % (n=314)
2-10h
92 % (n=79)
10-25h
100 % (n=1)
>25h
100 % (n=1)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Jun 2026 : 97% positive97JunJul 2026 : 90% positive90JulAug 2026 : 93% positive93AugSep 2026 : 90% positive90Sep

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

50,6 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 12 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 54,8 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Visual presentation charms the audience, with 14 positive mentions out of 15 dedicated to the graphics.
  • Narrative elements captivate players, earning 23 positive mentions out of 28 for its story.
  • Mechanics resonate well overall, showing 26 positive mentions out of 37 regarding the gameplay.
  • Economic accessibility pleases everyone, supported by 5 positive mentions out of 5 noting its fair price.

Weaknesses

  • Interface navigation frustrates users, drawing 12 negative mentions out of 16 concerning the UI.
  • Sound design fails to impress, registering 9 negative mentions out of 15 tied to the audio.
  • Volume of available material feels lacking, with 8 negative mentions out of 15 pointing to thin content.

Who is it for?

Ideal for casual detectives seeking a quick, free-to-play narrative mystery that can be completed in a single short sitting.

Is REWIND worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 91% of 395 Steam reviews are positive (player score 88/100). Most-praised strength: Visual presentation charms the audience. The game is free to play.

Verdict

Despite interface frustrations and thin content, the striking visuals and compelling narrative create an engaging experience. With 91 percent of the 395 post-release reviews leaning positive, it proves to be a worthwhile brief diversion.

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REWIND: 88/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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