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RuiRui Games · Published by RuiRui Games
4 user reviews — 50% positive (4 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
RETRIEVAL is a first-person psychological horror game where you explore a looping house, collect scattered memory fragments, and search extracted keywords in an old computer terminal to uncover a tragic truth.
Adventure, Indie, Simulation · 2026 · More free games
About this game
About This Game
Enter the Loop
You are trapped in a single, endlessly looping house. Every time you walk through the door, the environment shifts. The lighting changes, the atmosphere grows more oppressive, and reality begins to glitch. Pay attention to your surroundings, as each new loop spawns crucial clues in unexpected places.
Extract the Past
Scattered throughout the shifting rooms are Memory Fragments. Examine these objects closely and read them to extract crucial keywords. These physical fragments appear in chronological order, slowly building the foundation of what happened here.
Search for the Truth
Your only tool to break the cycle is an old desktop computer sitting in the room. Use the keywords you've extracted to search the terminal's database. Because the system limits you to four results per search, you must carefully read unlocked diaries to deduce new, hidden keywords and dive deeper into the system to trigger the next loop.
Key Features:
Atmospheric Looping Gameplay: Experience a single environment that evolves and decays with every puzzle you solve.
Keyword Deduction System: A unique text-based puzzle mechanic where reading comprehension and deductive reasoning unlock the path forward.
Fragmented Narrative: Reconstruct a deeply psychological horror story by combining linear 3D memory fragments with non-linear 2D diary entries.
Immersive Interface: Seamlessly transition between first-person 3D exploration and a fully interactive 2D desktop terminal.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 / AMD Radeon R9 280
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Sound Card: Windows Compatible Sound Card
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 580
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 8 GB available space
- Sound Card: Windows Compatible Sound Card
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
RETRIEVAL Demo 2.0 Major Update! Explore the First 5 Loops & Launch Date Confirm
Hello everyone!We are thrilled to announce a major update for the RETRIEVAL Free Demo on Steam!This updated Demo incorporates all the latest polish, atmospheric lighting, audio design, and gameplay refinements from our newly completed full game, featuring a full 15-25 minute playthrough of the first 5 Loops.🌟 What's New in Demo 2.0:- Upgraded Visuals & Atmosphere\: Enhanced cold-toned lighting and post-processing for a deeper, more suffocating psychological horror experience.- First 5 Loops Accessible\: Refined puzzle pacing and story beats, giving you a chilling sneak peek into the secrets of the haunted school.- Improved UI & Controls\: Smoother interaction mechanics, refined PC diary search system, and polished audio feedback.📅 Full Game Launch Date: September 25, 2026Full development for RETRIEVAL is officially completed! The game will launch worldwide on September 25, 2026.If you enjoy the atmosphere and storyline in the Demo, \please consider adding RETRIEVAL to your Steam Wishlist!\ As a solo developer, every single wishlist means the world to us.Thank you so much for your support, and we can't wait for you to experience the full nightmare this September!Read full article on Community Announcements (Swaggy ric)AnnouncementsOfficial
RETRIEVAL - Developer Gameplay Livestream
Welcome to the RETRIEVAL Steam Next Fest livestream!RETRIEVAL is a psychological horror game set in a Chinese school. The free Demo is now live for Steam Next Fest!If you enjoy the demo, please add RETRIEVAL to your Wishlist! Your support is incredibly important to us. Feel free to leave your feedback in the Community Hub.Read full article on Community Announcements (Swaggy ric)Patch NotesOfficial
Quick Bug fix
Fixed a bug causing the game to get stuck in the Memories interface, added a search tutorial, and optimized English search logic.Read full article on Community Announcements (Swaggy ric)
