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Pinwheels Studio · Published by Pinwheels Studio
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
The Reflection is a ritual-based co-op horror game focused on tension, teamwork, and survival. Trapped inside a cursed mansion, players must a investigate supernatural event, perform the correct rituals, and exorcise a dangerous entity before it consumes them.
Action, Indie, Early Access · 2026 · More free games
Explore The Reflection, where two players must work together to solve puzzles and perform rituals within a haunted mansion. Experience the tension of survival in this co-op horror game from Pinwheels Studio.
About this game
You receive a letter signed by your missing friend one fateful day, inviting you to her home… Do you have what it takes to get to the bottom of what has already transpired?
Even though her family has confirmed her death, and you having no place to play detective here… you still make your way to the stated address to find out what happened.
Will you regain a bond most people can only yearn for…
Or Will you loss more than you have ever known?
Only time will tell.
The being you will be against is not a matter of conflict, but of survival.
You cannot attack it, for it is not living.
You can barely evade it, for it will catch up quickly.
You can only delay its arrival enough for a slim chance at escaping, for it is inevitable.
Yet, truths can be bent when times give no relent… so seems to be the case here as well - The Being’s power can be chipped away at, enough for you to facilitate your escape, using certain Rituals.
Erode its Power, Presence and Persistence to wear out its magic and secure your escape!
But…
Beware that It knows what you will be doing. It senses each of your actions, your moves and your intent. Be sure that it will do all it can to stop you from escaping.
And it will do a lot of things to hunt you down - deception, ruthlessness, mimicry, and brutality are some of the only evils we can identify as humans that It is capable of.
The Reflection is a Co-op Horror game centered around performing mysterious Rituals using your own and your friends’ combined efforts in order to escape from an Evil Being that haunts the place which has you trapped inside.
Quick thinking, a Clear Mind and attention to The World around you are key to securing your and your friends’ escape from this cursed place.
Follow the clues hidden throughout the journal to perform ancient Rituals. Each ritual is unique and requires careful preparation.
Follow the journal step by step.
Every ritual has its own unique procedure.
Find the correct items scattered around the house.
lace and use each item in the correct order.
One wrong move can fail the ritual—or make things much worse.
Work together and communicate to survive.
Nothing in this house is random.
Every object has a purpose.
Every symbol hides a clue.
Every room holds a new danger.
Curses lurk around every corner, waiting for the careless.
The Reflection supports online co-op for up to 4 players, complete with proximity voice chat, making communication a key part of survival.
Play with up to 4 players online.
Use proximity voice chat to coordinate rituals and warn teammates of danger.
Revive downed teammates before it's too late.
Work together, share responsibilities, and complete rituals faster.
Stay close... or split up if you're willing to take the risk.
After each major point of progress in your rituals, the entity catches scent of the ones who did it and chases them down no matter where they are.
Run. Hide. Remain Vigilant. The monster has tracking instincts sharper than most predator animals but as you learn its patterns, and so it learns yours in the same manner. All hope will be lost if one gets too comfortable.
…and if you take too long in your heart-pounding act of survival, there will be more malicious spirits attracted towards your location. There is no fairness when it is a situation for existence.
Proper horror scenario where you are equipped with only the information you can gather to survive.
Engaging Solo and Co-op game modes, each with appropriately scaled difficulties.
Proximity Voice-chat for proper communication between players.
Co-op can be played with friends in private lobbies as well as with randoms in public lobbies.
Visual cues on necessary items which act as clues for the next step to take.
Ritual-Based gameplay where the conflict is solved using intricate steps mixed in with incredible ingredients.
Events take place which shifts the tone by presenting a different scenario to the players for resolving.
50+ Steam Achievements to unlock and brag about.
3 Possible endings: With two of them being secrets needed to be uncovered.
… and more to come with following updates
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti / AMD Radeon HD 7850
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 7 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-10400F / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super / AMD RX 5600 XT
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 7 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Official Announcement Teaser
The Official Announcement Teaser Is Here We're excited to finally share the first official teaser for The Reflection.This teaser is our first introduction to the game's atmosphere and setting. Rather than focusing on gameplay, it gives you a glimpse into the world, tone, and environment you'll be exploring.Gameplay will be revealed in a future trailer, where we'll showcase investigation, rituals, cooperative mechanics, and much more.In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this first look at The Reflection.If you like what you see, consider adding the game to your wishlist. It helps us tremendously as an independent studio and ensures you'll be notified about future updates.Thank you for your support—we're looking forward to showing you more very soon. YOUTUBERead full article on Community Announcements (pinwheelgamesofficial)Patch NotesOfficial
DEMO v0.6.8d Update Is Live
DEMO v0.6.8d Is LiveOver the past few weeks, we've been listening to your feedback and making changes to improve the overall experience. This update focuses on making exploration smoother, improving multiplayer, and preparing the demo for its final state.What's New? Brand New Guide Book UIThe Guide Book has been completely redesigned to make rituals and objectives easier to follow while keeping the horror atmosphere intact.Mind SpaceA new Mind Space system has been introduced, expanding the way players interact with information throughout the investigation.Visible Held ItemsPlayers can now see the items their teammates are holding, making communication and teamwork much more intuitive during co-op sessions.Improved TutorialsThe tutorial system has been updated to better introduce new players to the game's mechanics without overwhelming them.Polaroid NavigationPolaroid pictures have been added to help players navigate the house more naturally while preserving the feeling of exploration.Gameplay ImprovementsBetter Item PlacementRandomized item spawning has been removed.While it added replayability, we found that it often made progression feel more tedious than rewarding. Items are now placed more intentionally to improve pacing and create a smoother investigation experience.Improved Multiplayer PerformanceWe've further optimized the networking system to provide a more stable multiplayer experience with better synchronization between players.Coming NextThis isn't quite the end just yet.The next update will introduce a reworked jumpscare system, making encounters feel more dynamic and memorable.Read full article on Community Announcements (pinwheelgamesofficial)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Reflection Demo Is Out Now
Enter a haunted house connected to a mirror-bound entity that steals human skin. Investigate the house, search for hidden ritual items, survive escalating paranormal activity, and try to escape before the entity traps everyone inside.The demo includes:Single-player and co-op gameplayRitual progression systemRandomized item spawningDynamic ghost behaviorIntro and ending cutscenesMultiple investigation and exploration sectionsEvery run is designed to feel slightly different through changing item locations and unpredictable encounters.This is still an early version of the game, so feedback and bug reports are extremely appreciated.Good luck.Read full article on Community Announcements (pinwheelgamesofficial)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Reflection Demo Is Coming Soon
Hey everyone,After around a year of development, The Reflection is finally getting close to its first public demo release.For those discovering the game for the first time:The Reflection is a co-op psychological horror game centered around a mirror-bound entity that steals human skin. Players investigate a haunted house, perform rituals, search for hidden items, and try to survive increasingly dangerous encounters as the night progresses.The upcoming demo will feature:Full core gameplay loopSingle-player and co-op supportRandomized item spawningRitual progression systemDynamic entity behaviorIntro and ending cutscenesMultiple tense exploration sectionsA major focus of the game is unpredictability. Item locations, pacing, and investigation flow are designed to feel different between runs, making each session more chaotic and replayable.The demo is still being polished and tested daily, but I’m excited to finally let people experience it soon.Thank you for all the support so far.More updates coming very soon.Read full article on Community Announcements (pinwheelgamesofficial)
