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The Rewinder
For players who like uncovering stories through puzzles, The Rewinder offers a distinctive solo trip through Chinese folklore. Yun changes memories and, in turn, the past. At the site's tracked low, it costs ≈ $2.18 from 
Kinguin.
The Steam PC version supports full controller use and subtitles in several languages, offering a straightforward way to take on this story-led adventure. At $14.38 from Kinguin, The Rewinder is at the site's tracked low; its memory puzzles and folklore story may suit solo players seeking a narrative adventure.
KinguinThe Rewinder Steam CD KeyAll-time low ~ $5.02across Steam & third-party storesat the recorded all-time low
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Past 36 months · Updated dailyHistorical Low~ $2.182026-07Current Low Across Stores~ $11.89Kinguinvs. Historical Low+445%
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01About The Rewinder
The Rewinder is a 2D puzzle adventure inspired by traditional Chinese folklore. As Yun, you enter other people's memories, gather senses, and sway their intentions to alter the past and change history. Steam player rating: 95% positive from 6,862 reviews. Released September 9, 2021. Interface languages: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, and Japanese.
Credits
Developer
MistyMountainStudio
Publisher
Gamirror Games
Lowest recorded in 36 months
$2.182026-07-30 · KinguinBase game · same records as the chart above; USD history, not a regional Steam low.Language support
| Language | Interface | Subtitles | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | Yes | Yes | — |
| Traditional Chinese | Yes | Yes | — |
| English | Yes | Yes | — |
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| Language | Interface | Subtitles | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | Yes | Yes | — |
Steam PC edition data · 2026-11-12
02Before you buy
Play style
The Steam PC version is single-player and has full controller support.
Language and subtitles
Interface languages include English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese. Subtitles are listed for these languages; full audio is not indicated.
03Frequently asked questions
Who do I play as?
You play Yun, a Rewinder who enters memories and influences the past through senses and intentions.
What starts the story?
At the Spirit Wardens' request, Yun investigates an abandoned village where a spirit could not be reincarnated.
What is the game's visual style?
Its 2D pixel art takes cues from Chinese ink paintings and traditional Chinese folklore.
Popular Steam reviews
Native-language selection · 10 reviewsSelected helpful reviews in this language show both recommendations and criticisms. This selection does not represent the overall positive rating; opinions reflect the version reviewed.
RecommendedSteam player
This is a fantastic chinese puzzle story with excellent story, interesting game play, great music and on top of all that: an almost perfect translation! I have to emphasize the translation here because I think this story is a great introduction point to anyone who is interested in Chinese mythology/deities/cultural settings, as this game is only scratching the surface of a complicate mythology that exists over thousands of years, however, it does the explanation exceedingly well, introducing the characters and the mythology settings in a very gradual and intriguing way. You will meet the character, talk to the them and wonder, who the f are these guys that look so weird, then you can proceed to read the log of the character. The log, unlike some other games that gives you almost an bibliography to read, this game only provides maybe 2 paragraph simplified explanation of the mythology origin, to the extent that's interesting, intelligible but also short so it doesn't become a chore to read. Imagine playing black myth wukong years later, but have no clue what everything is about, this game touches those. If you play this and read everything, you will definitely have a better understanding of the mythologies of China. Learning and entertaining at the same time, which is the category of games I love the most. Great work to the localization team! Now as for the game itself, story wise to put it bluntly, basically you are a rewinder who changes the past, the characters are memorable, not only just the main character, the side characters are so well written that you care a ♥♥♥♥ ton abt them, and their stories are just as good as the main game. Game play is pretty simple, point and click, sound track is superb I think it's the best part of the game lol even better than the story. The game does feel unfinished and is relatively short tho, it almost feels like a chapter 1 of a larger game instead of a stand alone game. The devs definitely left the story unfinished, that's for sure, I think they are doing this for sequal maybe. But it is still a pretty great game no doubt, and $15 for the quality I think it's worth it. ================================================================================================ 针对中文玩家， 这款游戏非常值得入手，虽然是像素风，但是把环境和沉浸感把握的很到位。故事剧情更是非常传统的中国元素，不是龙傲天，也不是三剑那种帅哥美女谈恋爱顺便拯救世界，这个游戏更贴近于聊斋的风格，就是传统的中国神话设定，不修仙，也不玄幻，真的非常难得。 对于文化输出这一块，不仅是英文翻译很到位，我觉得即使对中文玩家也有很强的教育（大概？）意义，比如说算盘和称。游戏里有两个关于算牌和称的谜题，别人我不清楚反正我不知道怎么用这两个东西，但是现在我知道怎么用算盘了，我觉得这种就是非常有意义的谜题，既有科普，也有娱乐。 音乐做的也非常的好，游戏中间有一段琵琶+弹唱，如果看过画皮电影的朋友，里面有一段我印象非常深刻，就是小唯抱着琵琶在篝火旁边清唱了一段，游戏中也有类似的场景，就是味道非常正宗，而且歌词也很贴近游戏人物设定，恨不得多听两遍！结尾的credits的主题曲也非常好听，每个场景的音乐也都很值得点赞。 唯一的缺点就是太短了，而且故事没有讲完，很明显是为续作铺路，游戏中没有讲完的伏笔也非常多，可以预见一定是有续作或者dlc的。 当然我觉得15块这个价格还是很值得的，推荐入手！Show moreShow less
6.4 hours at review120 people found this helpful
Not recommendedSteam player
I really wanted to like this game, and I finished it, but in the end I can't recommend it. The settings are very pretty, and the writing is detailed and well fleshed out. The overall story started out interesting but by the end I can honestly say I have no idea what happened or how it all fits together. The main negative for me though is that the gameplay is mostly not interesting. It is disjointed and the puzzles come in several varieties that feel like they belong to different games. The most fun parts of the game are when you travel into other people's memories and alter them to change history. Unfortunately that's just a small part of the overall game. The rest are mostly tedious classic puzzles like magic squares, count on an abacus, etc. There are one or two fetch quests that are amusing, but they don't fit into the rest of the story very well. There are some "action" sequences that are just annoying. I really do look forward to playing whatever the developers make next. This was a near miss of a game that could have been great but ended up mostly tedious.Show moreShow less
15.4 hours at review27 people found this helpful
RecommendedSteam player
Rewind and delve into Chinese mythology and folklore in a puzzling mystery. The Rewinder is a true point-and-click delight. Rich cultural connections in the narrative and art build a fantastic game world with fun puzzles to engage the mind for a pleasurable immersive adventure. Although the main character is not a detective, there is a mystery to be solved, and fans of paranormal investigations such as the Blackwell universe will find this game along the same vein. Game Universe Centuries ago, the Four Keepers granted a select few the ability of Rewind, entering and influencing memories to alter the timeline as needed to maintain the Reincarnation Cycle. In this universe deeply rooted in Chinese mythology and folklore, Yun is the last of the Rewinders. With the aid of the spirit Light, he is tasked with investigating and solving the mystery of what happened in Reed River Village seven years ago. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2628279441 Gameplay and Mechanics The player acts as Yun during the majority of the game, although there is one part where the player acts as Light. Some features of the gameplay and mechanics are typical of the point-and-click genre. Icons indicate what actions can be performed with objects, such as a question icon for information or flavor text, hand icon to pick up inventory items or tools, speech bubbles for chatting, and arrows to indicate directions of doors and paths. Some of the tools are common to point-and-click games, such as the pickaxe and lighter, while others are unique, such as the pipa (a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument). Relevant clues and information are collected in a journal log and gallery. While dialogue text is sometimes presented as options that the player can select, as far as I can tell the choices don’t actually change the game’s ending or even influence flavor. Although certain aspects of the gameplay and mechanics will be familiar to point-and-click players, I found several of the puzzles innovative in their clever use of math, computational thinking, and logic. I particularly enjoyed the lever scale puzzle. Some of the puzzles do require timing and coordination, such as the spinning wheel. Puzzle instructions and assistance are usually delivered by Light, which adds to the immersive feel and experience. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2628279648 The Rewinder’s true power is the ability to Rewind, to enter memories and change the past, altering the outcome of people’s lives. Going into memories is intimate, so getting to know the villagers as individuals is crucial. To enter a memory, Yun must collect a memory item from a person and bring it to the shrine, unlock the shrine by watching a scene and performing the same movements in reverse, and know whose memory he is entering. Once in the memory level, Yun must collect Senses to try to influence people to make different decisions. Some Senses can be collected merely by looking around, but others must be collected from the thoughts of other characters in the memory when they’re in a state of musing. By figuring out which Senses will sway key characters into making different choices when they’re in a state of hesitation, their future will be changed. There are some timing aspects to the memory levels, but the level can be paused, fast forwarded, or reversed to checkpoints as wanted or needed. The game autosaves at checkpoints, but as of the time of review there is currently no manual save option. However, after the game has been completed once, the Karma Stone will unlock, allowing the player to jump to different chapters and checkpoints if needed to unlock the secret memory level and finish all of the achievements. Art Style and Graphics The Rewinder beautifully and brilliantly uses retro pixel art to evoke Chinese ink wash paintings, pushing the boundaries of richly detailed pixels as a true art form. There are even subtle background and atmospheric animations, such as blinking eyes on masks on a wall or falling leaves, rain, and snow. While the game is rich in scenic and mythological details, the level of detail for human-like characters is frequently less, with most of them lacking facial features. In-game texts, such as notes and signs, are written in hanzi (Chinese characters), and an English translation overlay will pop up when clicked on or as needed. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2628279120 Sound and Music While most of The Rewinder’s dialogue is presented through unspoken text, there are a couple of places with voice narration or singing in the Chinese language. Although I lack enough knowledge of the Chinese language to rigorously evaluate the quality, it sounded pleasing to my American ears. From the number of voice actors in the credits, I wonder if there is more voice work in the Chinese version than the English version. The soundtrack is where the audio really stands out, and I could see myself buying and listening to it outside of the game. The music uses traditional Western and Chinese instrumentation with occasional electronic elements to create rich and immersive aural experiences. This is further enhanced by excellent ambient sound effects, such as wind in the trees, characters sighing, and a scribble sound for journal entries. Extras The game has 21 possible Steam achievements, some of which are missable. I have yet to unlock the secret memory level, but I believe it has something to do with collecting flowers for the Tree Sage. I’m eager to finish the achievements and uncover the secret to hopefully answer my remaining questions about what happened in Reed River Village. Verdict The Rewinder is a point-and-click gem deeply rooted in Chinese mythology and folklore, well worth buying at full price ($14.99 at the time of review, more than 6 hours of content for first playthrough, plus additional play time for unlocking secrets). Since the game’s release, the developer has continued to make updates, not only to fix bugs but also to make quality of life improvements such as refining the English translation. The ending leaves room for a possible sequel, which I would love. Visit SaveOrQuit.com for detailed game reviews, posted daily!Show moreShow less
6.8 hours at review60 people found this helpful
Received for free
Not recommendedSteam player
Don't bother if you're colourblind. Some tasks have solutions that require being able to see the difference between red and green and are impossible.Show moreShow less
6.3 hours at review18 people found this helpful
RecommendedSteam player
I started playing this game with big expectations after reading some reviews, but in the end it didn't quite match them. The cultural setting, story and details are easily the best things about this game, but they are also a missed opportunity, because the game doesn't really get you to interact with the world as much is it could, so they stay mostly in the background. The puzzles are 90% minigames, some quite annoying for adventure gamers who don't care about being fast with their mouse, but they do make sense in the story. They best puzzles are the Rewinder ones, where you can alter past events, but they are too few. The game is quite short at around 5h, which are mostly used on mini games, so you don't get to spend sufficient time interacting with the characters, contributing to their story, which is the mark of the best adventure games, like the Blackwell series, which has a similar tone and theme (help ghosts find the light) but a much more interactive story. These are the reasons why I would get this game on discount and hope for a better sequel. PS. It's really worth gathering all the flowers for the final scene, but I would have liked to have more information about the mythology and ecology of flowers, and their role in the story which seems to not amount to more that just another puzzle.Show moreShow less
18.4 hours at review30 people found this helpful
Not recommendedSteam player
I wanted to like this game and there's plenty to like, such as the graphics and general mythological vibe. But I found that the "puzzles" just didn't click with me. Too many of them amounted to: try this and then that (and basically click everything) and when the "puzzle" was successfully completed I would move on with no sense of accomplishment—there were no "a ha!" moments, just try this and then that and, yep, okay didn't make a lot of sense, but puzzle completed. Basically not fun.Show moreShow less
5.5 hours at review17 people found this helpful
RecommendedSteam player
A beautiful, interesting game perfect for anyone who likes point-and-click adventures. The soundtrack and visuals were wonderful and well-polished, and the story was nice with a few sweet surprises. Nothing feels out-of-place or frustrating - everything fits well together, and the Chinese focus is refreshing and interesting. Don't pass this up; you won't regret it.Show moreShow less
6.6 hours at review29 people found this helpful
Not recommendedSteam player
Really think this is over rated, like many of the "Overwhelmingly Positive" games on Steam. It's an OK point and click with a nice look, feel, story and sound, but is it great? No, not really, it's alright, and I am pleased I got it on sale. There's nothing wrong with it, but I wouldn't recommend anyone buy itShow moreShow less
4.2 hours at review13 people found this helpful
RecommendedSteam player
Fairly short and enjoyable game. I wanted something that would help me feel a little more tied to my roots while being fun, and this was definitely that. The plot, art, and music were enjoyable; good way to spend a weekend.Show moreShow less
7.8 hours at review26 people found this helpful
Not recommendedSteam player
The graphics are impressive, and the puzzle design meets acceptable standards. However, the narrative, which I consider the most important aspect, falls short.Show moreShow less
3.8 hours at review11 people found this helpful
Source: original Steam user reviews. Helpful votes are an archived snapshot, not live data. Last collected: 08/15/2026.