Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator

Simulation· Shop Keeper· Management· Relaxing

Released Mar 2026

Manage your very own video store in the early 90s! Rent, sell, decorate and expand your business from the ground up and relive the golden ages of video rentals!

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $19.90

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Evaluation

Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator launched on March 17, 2026. Blood Pact Studios has been actively supporting the game with free post-launch content since launch, and has now set a firm release date for its next major update. On March 22, 2026, the developer confirmed that all future updates would be completely free and shared a post-launch roadmap. The Repair Desk Update shipped on May 11, 2026, adding tape repair mechanics, a sidewalk sign, new decorations, and movie releases. A feature patch on June 22, 2026 added VHS player rentals, four new store levels, more decorations, and additional movie titles. Most importantly, on October 1, 2026, the developer announced that the Video Game Rental Update will release on November 5, 2026. This major free update will introduce two rentable video game consoles (the Super Tenko and Saga Origin) with thousands of titles, a Customer Profile System (including the ability to ban customers), new shelving and decorations, new movie and game releases, a new in-game business called Tech Shed Electronics, new store expansions, and controller support. The October 1, 2026 post also contains a teaser image hinted to be from the developer ("the Tape Dealer left a teaser behind"), suggesting content beyond the Video Game Rental Update may already be in the works — though this remains unspecified. The studio has maintained consistent, regular communication throughout the game's post-launch life and has a confirmed upcoming major update with a specific release date of November 5, 2026.

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Developer officially announces the Video Game Rental Update will release on November 5, 2026, with a detailed list of new features including console rentals, thousands of game titles, a Customer Profile System, Tech Shed Electronics, new shelving, decorations, store expansions, and controller support.

news post · Oct 1, 2026 source content planned

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Developer confirmed the Video Game Rental Update is on track for fall 2026, with details on the two consoles, Tech Shed Electronics, and video game shelving.

news post · Aug 3, 2026 source content planned

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Released

Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator Soundtrack

Mar 2026

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Developer

Blood Pact Studios

Publisher

Blood Pact Studios

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Platform

Windows

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Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

Simulation Shop Keeper Management Relaxing Casual Resource Management Immersive Sim Inventory Management Economy Building 3D First-Person Trading Retro Colorful

About this game

Relive the golden ages of video rentals by opening your very own video store. Rent, sell, organize and build your business from the ground up. Hire staff, manage your team and become the best rental destination in town!

From taking reservations and charging late fees to recommending movies and preparing delicious snacks, there’s never a dull moment when running your store!

Customize your walls and floors, decorate with posters and memorabilia and expand your layout to build the video store of your dreams.

Fill your shelves with thousands of unique VHS tapes, each with their own title, genre and hand-drawn cover art! Order movies on your old PC or buy exclusive bootleg films from the shady Tape Dealer. Each week will have new releases inspired by real iconic movies of the 80s and early 90s.

Additional Game Features:

Build Your Dream Team: Hire staff to give you a hand on daily tasks to run your store.
Manage Your Returns: Add returned movies in the system, rewind tapes and set aside reserved movies for your customers.
Charge Late & Broken Fees: Track late and damaged returns and deal with different customer reactions and complaints.
Evolving Customer Interactions: Seasons, weather and holidays affect gameplay and what your customers rent! Be ready, rainy Friday nights are crazy busy in the store!
Seasons & Festivals: Play through all four seasons as the environment transforms around you. Each season features special holidays and festivals, all brought to life with unique artwork!
Share Movies With Your Friends: Every movie can be ordered on your PC with a unique code that you can share with your friends!