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The Rewinder

Chinese folklore puzzle adventure about entering memories and changing history

MistyMountainStudio · Published by Gamirror Games · Released Sep 9, 2021

AdventureCasualIndie

Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
96% of 7,080
Recent reviews
Very Positive
92% of 13 in 30 days
Players
7
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
3 years ago
Sep 21, 2023
Minimum PC
HD 4000
2 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is The Rewinder?

This single-player, 2D point-and-click adventure draws on Chinese folklore and uses pixel art modeled after ink paintings. As Yun, you investigate why a spirit cannot reincarnate in a deserted village, solving puzzles and entering people's memories to influence their past actions.

For you if...

  • +you like mysteries rooted in Chinese folklore
  • +you enjoy puzzles built around changing past decisions

Not for you if...

  • −you want action rather than dialogue and puzzle solving
  • −you prefer open-ended exploration to a mostly linear story

What players say

96% of 7,080 reviews are positive · 92% of 13 in the last 30 days

Players praise the pixel art, music, and folklore-based story. Complaints focus on unclear puzzle guidance, underused memory-changing mechanics, and uneven localization. Individual reviews also report corrupted saves and a puzzle that could not be completed with a controller.

How many players finish The Rewinder?

55% of Steam players have unlocked «Here We Meet Again», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

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The Rewinder system requirements

Minimum: HD 4000, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 or greater
Processor
Intel i5 Quad-Core
Graphics
Intel HD 4000
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space

Does The Rewinder have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does The Rewinder run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
29
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Age rating
13+
Languages
Text only: Simplified Chinese, English, Traditional Chinese, Japanese.

Does The Rewinder use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

2 DLC available.

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