REWIND

REWIND

Released Jun 2026

《REWIND》 is a hardcore text-based detective puzzle game containing nearly a hundred clues. Players need to carefully examine and deduce the clues to find the answer to the case.

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Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

REWIND is a free-to-play, text-based detective puzzle game developed and published by Damian_Zhao. It launched on June 29, 2026 — just five days before today's date. The store description presents it as a self-contained experience: a single mystery case set in a hotel penthouse, with approximately 90 minutes of gameplay, a bundled walkthrough included in the game folder, and a bilibili channel where additional walkthroughs will be posted. Nothing in the store page or developer communications announces any DLC, expansions, or future content updates. There are no news posts or developer statements on record. Given how recently it launched, there is simply not yet enough information to determine whether the developer intends to add more content or considers the game a finished, standalone product.
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Game launched June 29, 2026 as a free-to-play, self-contained detective puzzle with a single case (~90 minutes), a bundled walkthrough, and no mention of post-launch content or future updates.
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Details

Developer
Publisher
Damian_Zhao
Achievements
12
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

A film crew booked the penthouse hotel last night, and this morning the director was found dead in the pool.
You need to investigate the scene. First, determine if it's murder. If so, identify any suspects among those present. Finally, you need to reconstruct the events of the case.

《REWIND》 is a hardcore text-based detective puzzle game containing nearly a hundred clues. Players need to carefully examine and analyze these clues to find the answer.

Game Features:
Gameplay: Click-to-solve puzzles; easy to pick up, but very difficult.
Puzzle Design: An open world within a sandbox setting; minimal guidance, requiring players to actively explore.
Suitable for: Deduction enthusiasts who enjoy reading and analyzing text.
Game Duration: Approximately 90 minutes to complete without a walkthrough.


Serious Reminder!!!
During the testing phase, some players did not complete the game successfully, indicating its high difficulty and suitability for all players.
However, some testers who completed the game have given positive feedback, so players may need to make their own decisions.
If you encounter a stuck level, you can find walkthroughs on our bilibili channel; they will be released in advance.
The game folder includes a full game walkthrough to help players avoid getting stuck.

Last evaluated Jul 4, 2026
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