Flashback

A sci-fi platformer with a rewind option for difficult sections

Paul Cuisset · Published by Microids · Released Feb 28, 2019

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 79% of 535
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 7 years ago; Oct 30, 2018
Minimum PC: 512 MB; 1 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Flashback?

This 2D action-adventure platformer follows Conrad B. Hart, a scientist who wakes without his memory on Saturn’s moon Titan in 2142. You navigate platforms and fight enemies while seeking a way back to Earth and investigating an alien plot. This edition includes the original game alongside a Modern mode with tutorials, graphic filters, and remastered sound and music.

For you if...

+you enjoy deliberate movement and combat that take practice

Not for you if...

−you want multiplayer rather than a solo adventure

What players say

79% of 535 reviews are positive

Players praise the artwork and science-fiction story. Complaints center on awkward controls and changes to the original sound.

Screenshots and trailer

Flashback system requirements

Minimum: 512 MB, 1 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: 2 Ghz
Graphics: 512 MB
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 204 MB available space
DirectX: Version 10

Does Flashback have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Flashback run on Steam Deck?

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

The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 12
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain.

Does Flashback 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