RetroSpace
A disco-punk immersive sim on a space station swallowed by a black hole, out on 1 October: sneak, hack or fight, with Mutamods, cloning and time jumps.
What RetroSpace is
RetroSpace is an immersive sim from The Wild Gentlemen, published by Kwalee. You are a janitor on Aurora 5, a space station swallowed by a black hole, and every problem has several ways through: sneak, hack, lure enemies into traps or fight.
255 : 49
demo reviews on Steam
Very Positive
demo rating
2
big demo updates after feedback
You unlock mutations the game calls Mutamods, and each one can come with side effects. When you die, you are cloned, you go back for your gear, and the game keeps track of how often that happens. Add time jumps and seventies mustaches.
The demo went into Next Fest in June and sits at Very Positive on Steam, 255 positive against 49. What stands out is what came after: two big demo updates based on feedback, with protected quicksaves, a fixed interface, a stronger wrench with a charged attack and a game that is simply less dark. Whether the full game holds up across a whole station is the open question.
Pick it up if
- You like System Shock, Prey or Deus Ex style freedom
- You enjoy stealth with a sense of humour
Maybe skip it if
- You want straight action without systems
- You dislike horror tones
It is one of the games in our weekly release video, releasing on Thursday, 1 October. Every other dated game is on the release timeline.
RetroSpace screenshots
Screenshots via the game’s Steam store page · © Kwalee. Facts checked against Steam on 28 September 2026.
RetroSpace FAQ
When does RetroSpace come out?
On Thursday, 1 October 2026, on Steam.
Is there a RetroSpace demo?
Yes. It sits at Very Positive on Steam (255 positive, 49 negative on 28 September 2026).
What are Mutamods?
Mutations you unlock for stealth, combat, exploration and movement. Each one can come with side effects.
What happens when you die in RetroSpace?
You are cloned, go back for your lost gear, and the game tracks how often you have been resurrected.