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Jason Cecrle · Published by Cecrle Games · Official site ↗
Content notice: Future updates of the game will add a more mature theme, subject matter, and increased levels of violence.
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
ReturnState is a sci-fi themed action platformer with gameplay inspired by 2D classics like Castlevania, Sonic, and Super Mario Bros.
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Price history
Action, Adventure, Indie, Early Access · 2017 · More under £5 games
Embark on a sci-fi journey through intricate 2D levels inspired by classics such as Castlevania and Super Mario Bros., all crafted by indie developer Jason Cecrle.
About this game
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core™ Duo or faster
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.0 compliant video card
- Storage: 100 MB available space
- Sound Card: A sound card is not required, but is recommended
- Additional Notes: Gamepad highly recommended.
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Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
6/20/18 Progress Report
Hello All! I'm in the process of finishing up the next major update. It may take another week to get it all done. It will add a new female main character (in her 2D and 3D forms in the attached image), 8 new levels, and a hub area that connects them. The hub will be made of pre-rendered backgrounds of the inside of a passenger train, with a 3D version of the character, in the style of games like Final Fantasy VII & VIII, Resident Evil 1 - 3, Parasite Eve, and Syberia 1 & 2. Combat areas will continue to be 2D platforming. The 2D style is unchanged in this update, but future updates will work toward making the 2D and 3D elements match more closely in tone and atmosphere. Follow @CecrleGames on Twitter to keep up to date. Jason https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/31146637/c4c1f0005365cb7648400406621dce667d26200c.pngRead full article on Community Announcements (Cecrle Games)AnnouncementsOfficial
5/9/18 Progress Report
Hello All! The 8 level expansion update announced in January has grown into a number of other changes to the game. At this point I don't know the full extent of what will be added, and don't want to make promises I can't keep. So, I won't say what is being changed (apart from the game getting larger), but you should expect it to be dramatic. It will be released sometime in early to mid June. JasonRead full article on Community Announcements (Cecrle Games)AnnouncementsOfficial
Weeklong Sale
ReturnState is now on sale all week!Read full article on Community Announcements (TheBitterPill)AnnouncementsOfficial
Weeklong Sale
ReturnState is now on sale all week!Read full article on Community Announcements (Cecrle Games)AnnouncementsOfficial
1/8/18 Progress Report
Hello all! ReturnState will soon grow 3 times in size. I'm currently building 8 new levels, bringing the total from 4 to 12. And of course, these will all be playable in 8-bit, 8-bit handheld, and 32-bit versions. Until then, take advantage of this first sale, and I'll get back to working on those levels! JasonRead full article on Community Announcements (Cecrle Games)
