Management simulation games are common, but reaching an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating on Steam is a significant achievement. 'Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator' (hereinafter Retro Rewind), which launched on the 18th, has managed to achieve this rating right out of the gate.

Developed by the two-person team at Blood Pact Studios, Retro Rewind is a love letter to 90s video rental culture. You step into the shoes of a local shop manager, tasked with ordering tapes, stocking shelves, and keeping customers happy as you expand your humble establishment.

The game focuses on capturing 90s analogue charm. You’ll be manually rewinding tapes, haggling with customers over late fees, and dealing with damaged goods. Cash is the only accepted payment method, and the game reflects environmental changes such as weather and seasons, with specific movie genres seeing a surge in demand during rainy weekends or holidays.

As of the 25th, the Steam user rating for Retro Rewind is 'Overwhelmingly Positive' (2,288 reviews, 95% positive). Players have praised the game for its accurate depiction of 90s video rental stores, including the sound of tapes, worn-out carpets, and neon signs, describing it as a stress-free and relaxing management game. Others have noted that parody film titles, illicit adult tapes found in back alleys, and the ability to play movies directly in the store add to the fun.

The developers have announced their roadmap, which includes plans to expand language support. While it is currently limited to English, French, German, and Spanish, there is a possibility that Korean will be added in the future.

Meanwhile, on the Steam global top sellers chart, Cyberpunk 2077 has moved up to 4th place, surpassing Resident Evil 3. Other titles that rose to the top during the Spring Sale continue to maintain their strong positions.

In the daily peak concurrent players top 20, Path of Exile has dropped out of the list about three weeks into its new season, with War Thunder taking its place. Slay the Spire 2 has maintained its 420,000 player count despite a slight dip in overall user ratings, and there were no significant changes for other games.