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Cherish Fan · Published by Cherish Fan
Content notice: Graphic violence and psychological horror Disturbing sound effects and visuals Depictions of drug and alcohol use Themes of suicide and depression Potentially traumatic events and portrayals of domestic violence Offensive language and abusive dialogue Flashing effects that may trigger seizures
Last updated 3 Oct 2026
In this non-linear, time-travel romance visual novel, you'll date four captivating love interests just like in any ordinary otome game… until they die before your eyes(!). Trapped between memories and delusions, fighting fate itself—can you rewrite their endings? Dear time traveler, welcome home.
Adventure, Indie, RPG · 2026 · More free games
Explore The Retrospection Of Tomorrow, a non-linear visual novel that lets you date four characters—only to face their untimely deaths. Can you change the course of events and save them from fate?
About this game
✦ Let's meet at the end of time.
One day in college, your friend Noah invites you to a seminar about time travel. There, you witness the inventor, Leon, take his own life in front of the audience with a gun.
As the gunshot rings out, buried memories start to flood back…
What happened in the past? What will happen tomorrow?
The choice is yours.
✦ 250+ ratings on itch.io, 4.9 average · Successfully Kickstarter funded · 16+ hours · Free demo available now
✦ Overview
"The Retrospection Of Tomorrow" is a genre-bending, long-form visual novel weaving together sci-fi mystery, psychological thriller, and intense romance.
Step into a non-linear labyrinth as Fay (name customizedable), drifting between reality and delusion. Within this distorted, 14 years-long chain of causality, you must navigate into your memory and dredge up a truth long since forgotten.
✦ Main Cast
✦ Game Features
Multiple Endings and Non-linear Story Telling
Unique Evidence System: Collect clues and connect them to the eerie events around you at the right moment for the story to progress
Original Soundtrack!
90+ Stunning CGs
16+ hours of gameplay
Primarily developed by one person
WoMen in refrigerators
2 men in refrigerators waiting to be saved
3 female besties!
wait it's 3 men in the fridge now
how many men do we have
Can chat about philosophy
KEEP YOUR DETERMINATION EVEN WITHOUT THE TIME MACHINE
✦ Special Notes
The game features a strict route-lock mechanism where specific routes unlock based on story progression. It also contains a bunch stuff that's not about romance.
Players might experience multiple relationships in one playthrough.
The protagonist can choose to kill or take other extreme actions.
✦ Trigger Warnings:
Graphic violence and psychological horror
Disturbing sound effects and visuals
Depictions of drug and alcohol use
Themes of suicide and depression
Potentially traumatic events and portrayals of domestic violence
Offensive language and abusive dialogue
Flashing effects that may trigger seizures
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: windows10/8/7
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Integrated Graphics
- Storage: 1 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
TROT Deluxe Version launches on November 26th, 2026 ✨
We’re excited to announce that the release of The Retrospection Of Tomorrow - the beloved, heart-wrenching time-travel visual novel - is only 2 months away!We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve created and cannot wait to welcome you on this exciting journey. Meet handsome guys, make them fall in love with you, and save them from certain death!Release Date: November 26th at 7:00 PMPrice: $14.99 USD (Enjoy a 20% discount for the first two weeks of launch!)Wishlist the game on Steam and play the free demo NOW!👇FAQQ: What can I get from this game? What's the story about?A: Maybe you're tired of stories where the mc died in male lead’s arm and he mourns her forever… well, now It’s their turn to die!Sweet romantic moments, unsettling death scenes, and cross-timeline clues that click together like puzzle pieces — it's all here! More can be read on the game page!Q: Are there multiple endings?A: Yes, and each love interest has their unique ending and a true ending waiting for you to discover.Q: I already played the free version. Do I have to start over with the full version?A: Yes, but the updates in the full version make a replay worthwhile. The current Steam demo includes all of Act 1, and its save file carries over to the full release, so you can use the demo now to get ahead start on the new content.If you want to revisit your old save from the previous version, you can download the Itch.io free version.Q: Will there be crowdfunding or merchandise in future?A: Thanks to support from players worldwide, the game successfully completed crowdfunding in 2025. Going forward, I will post updates on merchandise sales and art book production, and share plans for future projects. Stay tuned!"Women deserve great stories made for them."Read full article on Community Announcements (FIX)AnnouncementsOfficial
✨ The Brand-New Demo for The Retrospection Of Tomorrow is Live!
Before the game's official release, we will be participating in our final Steam Next Fest. Ahead of that, we are absolutely thrilled to bring you the brand-new Steam Demo for the game!As a genre-bending, long-form visual novel, TROT is weaving together sci-fi mystery, psychological thriller, and intense romance.You will step into a non-linear labyrinth as Fay (name customizeable), drifting between reality and delusion. While forging deep bonds with four distinct Love Interests... you are forced to witness their deaths across fractured timelines. Within this distorted, years-long chain of causality, you must navigate into your memory and dredge up a truth long since forgotten...Major updates in this new Demo include:Complete Act 1 Content (3+ hours playtime): Experience the entirety of Act 1 from the official release ahead of time.Fresh Audio & Visuals: Brand-new original soundtrack and background art implemented!Redrawn Character Art: All character sprites have been completely redrawn and got upgraded. The boys... have become even more charming now!Upgraded Experience: A more aesthetically pleasing UI design.Generally, more Content: An updated gallery system, higher-resolution CGs, two brand-new CGs for Act 1, several extra mini-CGs... and newly added storylines!Save Data Transfer Notice: Please note that save files from this new Demo are no longer compatible with the Itch.io version or older Demos. However, your progress will fully carry over to the official game release. If you want to jump straight into the most exciting parts (like Act 2 and Act 3) when the game launches, why not play through Act 1 in the Demo right now?Besides, perhaps now is the perfect time to revisit the story?...I bet, the boys can't wait to meet you again!Read full article on Community Announcements (FIX)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Retrospection Of Tomorrow – Kickstarter Now Live!
Hi everyone! Our Kickstarter is finally live~ 🎉 It has been a week and we reached 60% already! Our goal is to raise $12,000 CAD in 31 days (4-3~5-3) to cover finished localization, a basic OST, logo design, PV commission, and various art commissions—plus prep funds for Act 3’s development. With your support, we can unlock stretch goals like voice acting and additional content! If you love the game, definitely check it out and help bring the Deluxe Version to life! 💫Read full article on Community Announcements (FIX)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Retrospection Of Tomorrow Demo Launch! (PC, Mac, Steamdeck)
For those who have played, you already know this story unfolds in a nonlinear way, offering a unique visual novel experience✨ This demo includes TROT's Act 1 content, with an estimated playtime of 3-5 hours. You’ll meet the 4 romanceable characters in this demo: a childhood friend, a transfer student, a college classmate… and even a professor(?) This is just the beginning of a time-travel adventure spanning decades—hope you enjoy the ride!Read full article on Community Announcements (FIX)
