Sci-fi horror
Industrial corridors, monstrous encounters, and the worst kind of signal interference.
A Retro Rewind original game
BE KIND. REWIND. SURVIVE.
Your next adventure is overdue.
A cursed VHS. Five ridiculous worlds. One very overdue late fee.
Release dateNovember 1, 2026
Launch price$4.99 USD
Initial releaseWindows digital download
Purchasing opens at release. Steam and additional platforms are planned for later.
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Insert tape
This rental is seriously overdue.
Mat and Marge are pulled into a cursed VHS and dropped into a warped tour of 80s and 90s pop-culture worlds. To make it home, they will have to fight through every genre the tape throws at them—and settle one truly ridiculous overdue rental dispute.
Gameplay highlights
Press play if you dare
Genre hopping
Five worlds escaped from the video store
Undead disco
Moonlit streets, neon crypts, and zombies that refuse to leave the dance floor.
Wasteland mayhem
Scrapyard machines, post-apocalyptic hazards, and improvised destruction.
Christmas action
An office party with serious problems and absolutely no holiday spirit.
Fantasy adventure
Ancient ruins, dragons, magic, and one more genre the tape should not contain.
Tracking adjustment
Beta gameplay
Beta gameplay shown. Visuals and features may change before release.
On the back of the box
Rewind-ready features
Single-player action adventure
Play as Mat or Marge
22 main stages
Bosses and power-ups
Checkpoints and secret areas
Retro Rewind Bar hub with three mini-games
Video store counter
Before you rent
When does the game come out?
Retro Rewind: The Cursed VHS releases November 1, 2026.
What platform is it launching on?
The initial release is a Windows digital download. Steam and additional platforms are planned for later, but no dates have been announced.
Is it co-op?
No. This is a single-player game with two selectable heroes: Mat and Marge.
What are the PC requirements, downloads, and controls?
Tested on Windows 10 and Windows 11, 64-bit Intel/AMD PCs.
Choose your download:
- Windows EXE: A standalone playable version. No installation or separate browser required.
- Browser ZIP: Extract the entire ZIP first, then open Retro-Rewind/index.html in Chrome or Edge. Keep all included files together. Do not play directly inside the ZIP.
Play with a keyboard or compatible game controller. Keyboard controls can be remapped, with separate music and sound-effects settings.
Progress saves automatically on your computer, unlocking levels as you reach them. Return through Menu → Load Level to replay unlocked stages. This remembers level access, rather than your exact position mid-level.
The EXE and browser versions use separate saves. For the browser version, use the same browser/profile and keep the extracted folder in the same location. Clearing browser data may erase progress.
Mac and Linux compatibility has not yet been verified. The EXE is Windows-only.
Windows security notice: The current beta EXE is unsigned, so Windows may display a SmartScreen warning.
Can I buy or preorder it now?
Not yet. Purchasing opens at release for $4.99 USD.
Made in North Las Vegas
A Retro Rewind production
Created by Mat Nastos and Marge Romasanta / Retro Rewind LLC. Original music by Pale Republic.