RefRain - prism memories -
Released May 2016
RefRain - prism memories - is an empowering, cyberpunk, bullet-hell shoot-’em-up that focuses on fast-paced, offensive gameplay. “Dive” into a hazardous digital world, cycle through 3 different attack modes, and delete the opposition with superior firepower.
97% positive · 138 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $14.99
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Evaluation
RefRain - prism memories - launched on Steam on May 12, 2016. The game shipped as a complete bullet-hell shoot-'em-up with a full story, three playable ships, and a defined set of content. Two DLC items were released alongside or shortly after launch: the Original Soundtrack on May 12, 2016, and the Chronicle Visual Book on June 10, 2016. Both are released and no unreleased DLC exists on the store.
Since launch, the developer has issued only maintenance and bug-fix patches — no major content expansions or new gameplay additions have been released. The most recent developer communication is a bug-fix patch from March 3, 2025, which corrected a retry glitch and clarified achievement descriptions. This indicates the developer still occasionally tends to the game in a maintenance capacity, but no new content has been shipped or announced at any point in the game's history.
With all DLC released, no announced future content, no post-launch content cadence beyond bug fixes, and no developer statements indicating plans for additional content, the game is best understood as a complete, finished product. The completion date aligns with the release of the final DLC item, the Chronicle Visual Book, on June 10, 2016.
Evidence
Game launched on Steam on May 12, 2016 as a complete cyberpunk bullet-hell shoot-'em-up with three ships, full story, and defined feature set.
Chronicle Visual Book DLC released on June 10, 2016. All DLC items are now released with none remaining unreleased.
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
KOMODO
Achievements
44
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
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RefRain - prism memories - is an empowering, cyberpunk, bullet-hell shoot-’em-up that focuses on fast-paced, offensive gameplay. “Dive” into a hazardous digital world, cycle through 3 different attack modes, and delete the opposition with superior firepower.

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Three richly-detailed heroines and five Central Keepers tell a story set within the M.R.S. computer network. Each of the heroines has their own reasons to reach the central core of M.R.S., but a fierce battle lies in wait with the Central Keepers on each layer of the network.And waiting in the deepest recesses of M.R.S. is...

Features:
- Three different ships with unique attacks: the balanced Must Viper, the close-range Blitz Lester, and the sniping Bronx Terror
- Damage enemies to charge your M.E.F.A2 gauge and unleash devastating special attacks
- Tactically use your Concept Reactor to turn harmful projectiles into prisms that you can shoot to increase your M.E.F.A2 gauge faster, then repeat the cycle with deadly efficiency
- Expertly designed enemies and bullet patterns challenge you but reward skillful and aggressive play
- Beautiful high-resolution character art
- High-octane electronica soundtrack that will quicken your pulse
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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