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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 Processeur : Intel Core i5 3570K Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce 560 GTX DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Bien que nous utilisions Unreal Engine, nous n'utilisons pas de fonctionnalités graphiques lourdes telles que Nanite, Lumen, Deferred Rendering ou TSR. Le jeu comporte de nombreuses options graphiques personnalisables.

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 Processeur : Intel i7-4770 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce 1070 GTX DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible

Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator

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Released March 17, 2026
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 9,093 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 94% positive vs 95% overall (909 recent reviews)
19,90€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

More than a hundred players have logged over 25 hours, showing the game’s depth and replayability. It holds an Overwhelmingly Positive rating with 96% of all Steam reviews positive, and 94% of post‑release reviews remain positive.

What it's about: Devenez propriétaire d’un vidéoclub des années 90 ! Louez des films, décorez et développez votre entreprise depuis ses débuts, et vivez à nouveau l’âge d’or de la location de cassettes vidéos !

In-game

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« Please please PLEASE add early video games and consoles as an expansion to make it that authentic 90s video store game (Thank you for all the awards 😭) »
👍 anonymous review · 14 h played1331064023
« Runs extremely well on the deck. Writing is small but probably because it’s on the deck. Graphics are awesome. I named my store Patty’s videos aster my cat Patty »
👍 anonymous review · 37 h played231143
« Great game for about 20+hours. Hope more is added for long term playability. »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played21
« You instantly feel transported back to the 90s. Pure nostalgia game fun is top notch, and I’m excited to see what updates await us in the future. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played1
« please let me punch disrespectful customers. PLEASE! Aside from that, 5/5 game so far. »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played971
« [i]It's pure chill. A game for relaxation and fun. Especially if you grew up in the 90s. [/i] »
👍 anonymous review · 26 h played11
« impossible de jouer Crash sur crash »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Intéressant manque cruellement de contenu et de rejouabilité. »
👎 anonymous review · 15 h played
« très bon jeu relaxant mais une durée de vie courte sans vraiment de rejouabilite »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Once you hire an employee on the checkout counter the only thing you really do is run the return counter every single gameday. Scan, restock, scan, restock. It becomes very repetitive and boring. »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Really nice game but keeps crashing »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Definitely one of the better sim type games. I think the only thing it's missing is the ability to beat up people who trash the joint and avoid paying fees »
👍 anonymous review · 26 h played11

In players' words

« Please please PLEASE add early video games and consoles as an expansion to make it that authentic 90s video store game (Thank you for all the awards 😭) »
👍 anonymous review · 14 h played1331064023
« impossible de jouer Crash sur crash »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Runs extremely well on the deck. Writing is small but probably because it’s on the deck. Graphics are awesome. I named my store Patty’s videos aster my cat Patty »
👍 anonymous review · 37 h played231143
« Intéressant manque cruellement de contenu et de rejouabilité. »
👎 anonymous review · 15 h played
« Great game for about 20+hours. Hope more is added for long term playability. »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played21
« très bon jeu relaxant mais une durée de vie courte sans vraiment de rejouabilite »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« You instantly feel transported back to the 90s. Pure nostalgia game fun is top notch, and I’m excited to see what updates await us in the future. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played1
« Once you hire an employee on the checkout counter the only thing you really do is run the return counter every single gameday. Scan, restock, scan, restock. It becomes very repetitive and boring. »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« please let me punch disrespectful customers. PLEASE! Aside from that, 5/5 game so far. »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played971
« Really nice game but keeps crashing »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« [i]It's pure chill. A game for relaxation and fun. Especially if you grew up in the 90s. [/i] »
👍 anonymous review · 26 h played11
« Definitely one of the better sim type games. I think the only thing it's missing is the ability to beat up people who trash the joint and avoid paying fees »
👍 anonymous review · 26 h played11

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

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
94 % pos · n=170
Content / longevity
64 % pos · n=76
Graphics / art
90 % pos · n=20
Performance
70 % pos · n=10
Value for money
57 % pos · n=7
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=6
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=5
Interface / UX
20 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay17016037
Content / longevity7649522
Graphics / art201811
Performance10703
Value for money7403
Story / writing6600
Audio / music5500
Interface / UX5104
Stability / bugs3003
Multiplayer2002

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 20 h on median; those who dislike it: 11 h.

<2h
33 % (n=6)
2-10h
91 % (n=89)
10-25h
94 % (n=170)
>25h
99 % (n=135)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+8 pts) — updates have won players over
Mar 2026 : 86% positive86MarApr 2026 : 90% positive90AprMay 2026 : 95% positive95MayJun 2026 : 92% positive92JunJul 2026 : 94% positive94Jul

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

💶 Price history

€14.93€16.42€17.91€19.40€20.89€15.92

Steam price tracked automatically since Mar 17, 2026 · All-time low: €15.92 (Mar 17, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

11,6 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 18 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 45,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

This game on Twitch

Small streamers to support

LIVE deviant_chelsea 9 viewers · EN — let's do a blockbuster video store | new chill game | !tvs !links !lurk !srLIVE CloudSato 5 viewers · EN — [Retro Rewind] New updates, capitalism is back, more BluckBlockster! Renting out Beaver Week, starriLIVE RahuDeluq 4 viewers · ES — VENDIENDO PELIKULAS DE ESPAIDERMANLIVE CINDEEHHH 3 viewers · EN — Remember the video depot?

Streams snapshot from 01/08 à 05h34

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Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates praise: 160 positive mentions out of 170 total.
  • Graphics receive strong approval: 18 positive mentions out of 20 total.
  • Audio is unanimously liked: 5 positive mentions out of 5 total.
  • Nostalgic and addictive vibe resonates: the keywords “addictif” (28 mentions) and “nostalgie” (25 mentions) top the frequent terms.

Weaknesses

  • Performance hiccups are noted: 3 negative mentions out of 10 total.
  • User‑interface frustrates players: 4 negative mentions out of 5 total.
  • Content variety draws criticism: 22 negative mentions out of 76 total.
  • Bugs are reported by every reviewer who mentioned them: 3 negative mentions out of 3 total.

Who is it for?

Ideal for fans of indie simulation and management titles who appreciate a nostalgic, low‑stress environment. Players who enjoy steady progression and a charming retro aesthetic will find the experience rewarding.

Is Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 96% of 9,093 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates praise. Current price: 19,90€.

Verdict

Retro Rewind delivers a highly enjoyable simulation experience, with gameplay, graphics, and audio consistently praised. While performance and UI issues temper the experience for some, the overall reception remains overwhelmingly positive, making it a solid pick for its target audience.

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Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator: 94/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

Most frequent keywords

addictif (28)nostalgie (25)fun (25)amusant (15)simulateur (11)détente (7)agréable (6)simulation (5)frustrant (4)humour (4)jeu (4)personnalisation (4)

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