RetroSpace FAQ
All Questions
When does RetroSpace come out?
RetroSpace released on October 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM CEST, which is 11:00 AM EDT and 8:00 AM PDT. A developer gave that time on the Steam forum. It launched the same day on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
How much does RetroSpace cost?
$19.99 in the US, according to the developers' Steam FAQ; regional prices vary. There was no pre-purchase on Steam.
Is RetroSpace multiplayer?
No. It is single-player only and the developers have no co-op or multiplayer plans at this time.
Is RetroSpace on PS5, Xbox or Switch 2?
PS5 and Xbox Series X|S launched alongside PC. Nintendo Switch 2 was announced but listed as pending and comes later. Details are on our console versions page.
How long is RetroSpace?
The developers' FAQ says a standard playthrough takes 10 to 15 hours; in a forum reply a developer said 15 to 20, and two to three times that for thorough players. See our length guide for the full breakdown.
Does the RetroSpace demo save carry over?
No. The demo starts in the middle of the medical section, while the full game opens in a different area, so progress does not transfer.
Is RetroSpace a System Shock clone?
System Shock 2 is the developers' main inspiration, alongside Thief, Deus Ex, Prey (2017), BioShock and Half-Life. It plays as a stealth-action immersive sim with survival horror, a 1970s disco look and a lot of dry humor.
What languages does RetroSpace support?
English (with full audio), French, Spanish (Spain), German, Hungarian, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese, per the Steam store page. Players asked for Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Turkish and Czech; a developer said the first batch of languages is locked in, but more are likely if the game performs well.
Is RetroSpace scary?
It is survival horror with a lot of dry humor. The developers call it 'more of an exploration-based survival horror game than a Quake-style boomer shooter', and the Steam content notice warns of blood, violence, gruesome scenes, foul language and adult humor.
What engine does RetroSpace use?
Unity. A developer corrected a player on the Steam forum who blamed Unreal for stutter: "we are made the game in Unity, not in Unreal".
Does RetroSpace work on Steam Deck?
The developers answer yes in their Steam FAQ, and the game has full controller support. Valve's own Deck rating was not shown on launch day.
Is RetroSpace on GOG?
Not at launch. Players asked for a GOG release on the Steam forum; the developers have not announced one.
Where is the RetroSpace Discord?
The official server is linked from the Steam announcements; our official channels page lists the checked invite. The developers ask for bug reports and save files there.
Does RetroSpace support mods?
Not announced. A player asked about modding support on the Steam forum and there was no developer answer at launch.
How do I open the map?
Through your PDA (the PHCD), which opens with the Tab key on PC; the map is one of its tabs, alongside objectives, messages, audio logs and the codex. In the full game a map terminal in the Nexus Plaza adds the station map.
Still stuck? Try the guides or contact us.