Underplayed Gems

Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator (2026)

Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator cover
Developer
Blood Pact Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.8 of 5, 9,203 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 18 hours
Where to get it
Steam
The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A relaxed, cozy management sim about running a retro video rental store, with a nostalgic and lighthearted feel.

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What players say

Players praise the 1990s video store nostalgia but split on depth. Most say the first hours charm wears thin when they realize income is hardcapped and the gameplay loop never changes despite unlocks. Critics call it all surface with no challenge, while fans still find it relaxing and addictive. Some note the calendar events are hard to notice.

Screenshots

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