Return

Side-scrolling action RPG about surviving on a transformed home planet

Dead Unicorn · Released May 29, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 86% of 205
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Nov 22, 2023
Minimum PC: 9800GTX+ (1GB); 3 GB RAM · 3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Return?

In this 2D adventure, you return unwillingly to your post-apocalyptic home planet after two centuries away. You explore city ruins and wastelands, fight enemies and bosses for loot and ship parts, trade with merchants, and upgrade weapons using mastery points.

For you if...

+you enjoy uncovering lore about strange creatures and ruined places

Not for you if...

−you want complex combat beyond attacking and dodging

What players say

86% of 205 reviews are positive

Players praise the pixel art, atmosphere, and soundtrack. The most common complaint is the short length, with some players questioning its value and replayability.

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Return system requirements

Minimum: 9800GTX+ (1GB), 3 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: 2.0 GHz
Graphics: GeForce 9800GTX+ (1GB)
Memory: 3 GB RAM
Storage: 3 GB available space
DirectX: Version 10
Notes: 1080p, 16:9 recommended

Does Return have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Return 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
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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
Achievements: 23
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, German, Spanish - Spain, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Portuguese - Brazil, French.

Does Return 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam