REWIND
Genres: Puzzle, Mystery
Release Date: 29-6-2026
Developer: Damian_Zhao
Our verdict
7.5/10
- Difficulty: Medium
- Players: 1
- Playtime: 1–2 h
REWIND is a free, text-driven murder case by solo developer Damian_Zhao. A film director is found dead in a hotel pool after his crew stayed in the penthouse, and you work through close to a hundred clues to decide whether it was murder, who the suspects are, and what happened that night. It suits solo players who enjoy reading statements closely and catching contradictions.
Players rate it Very Positive, with about 90 percent of 70 reviews in favour. Reviewers like that progress comes from logic: you link statements and evidence to unlock new questions, and spotting conflicting testimony is the heart of it. Most report finishing in roughly an hour to ninety minutes, and several wished it were longer.
The recurring complaint is the interface. Several players struggled to tell what can be clicked and linked, ended up trying every combination, and one hit clue pairs that would not match even when correct; the tutorial also failed to load for one reviewer. The store warns it is hard and ships a full walkthrough in the game folder. Since it costs nothing, any deduction fan should try it; just expect some rough edges.
Pros
- Free whodunit set around a director found dead in a hotel pool
- Progress comes from linking testimony and catching contradictions
- Full walkthrough included in the game folder if you get stuck
Cons
- Players often unsure what is clickable or which clues link together
- One reviewer reports correct clue pairs that would not match
- Over in about ninety minutes for most reviewers
About
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.
