RetroSpace

First-person space horror where death means returning as a clone

The Wild Gentlemen · Published by Kwalee · Released Oct 1, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 549
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 25; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 1 week ago; Oct 21, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti; 16 GB RAM; Full requirements

What is RetroSpace?

A single-player, first-person immersive sim set aboard Aurora 5, an interconnected space station swallowed by a sentient black hole. As a janitor, you explore its corridors, sneak past enemies, hack security, set traps, or fight. Mutations expand your abilities but can bring side effects.

For you if...

+you enjoy searching for secrets and hidden routes
+you like cosmic horror mixed with dark humor

Not for you if...

−you want clear directions and minimal backtracking

What players say

89% of 549 reviews are positive

Players praise the art style, music, and story. Recurring complaints concern bugs and uneven balance, particularly plentiful health and ammunition that make combat too easy.

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RetroSpace system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, 16 GB RAM.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 570
Memory: 16 GB RAM
DirectX: Version 12
Notes: SSD recommended. Target performance is 1080p at Low/Balanced settings with approximately 30 FPS.

Does RetroSpace have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does RetroSpace 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
Achievements: 29
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Hungarian, Russian, German, Traditional Chinese.

Does RetroSpace 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