Playback Loop

First-person puzzle platformer about working alongside recordings of yourself

MapPack · Released Jul 22, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 94% of 108
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Oct 16, 2025
Minimum PC: GTX 970; 4 GB RAM · 4 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Playback Loop?

This free, single-player puzzle platformer is split into levels viewed from a first-person perspective. You record and replay your actions, then coordinate with or destroy the resulting ghosts to get past obstacles and reach each exit.

For you if...

+you like experimenting with routes through trial and error

Not for you if...

−you want puzzles that stay easy throughout

What players say

94% of 108 reviews are positive

Players praise the puzzle design and recording mechanic, while several wish there were more levels. One recent reviewer reports limited graphics settings and sluggish, floaty movement on weaker PCs.

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Playback Loop system requirements

Minimum: GTX 970, 4 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-9600k or equivalent
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970 or equivalent
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 4 GB available space
DirectX: Version 10

Does Playback Loop have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Playback Loop run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
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: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 34
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Playback Loop 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