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Refraction

Developed by Universe Zero · Published by Universe Zero

Casual
StatusOut now ReleaseAug 28, 2020 PriceFree to play

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1
Achievements18

Overview

A casual game by Universe Zero, published by Universe Zero — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Jackie Shields wakes up to find everything in her world a little different than she remembers it. Trapped between her own dimension and a parallel one, she soon realizes that nothing can remain unchanged in her life. Especially not herself...because the other dimension has a Jackie of its own!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsPositive — 92% positive of 12
Owners (est.)0 – 20000
Player-voted tags:Visual NovelSci-fiCasualStory RichLGBTQ+IndieChoices MatterMultiple EndingsRomanceChoose Your Own AdventureSexual Content2D

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Refraction.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Storage: 460 MB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

Refraction FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Refraction?

Steam classifies Refraction as a Casual game, developed by Universe Zero. Jackie Shields wakes up to find everything in her world a little different than she remembers it. Trapped between her own dimension and a parallel one, she soon realizes that nothing can remain unchanged in her life. Especially not herself...because the other dimension has a Jackie of its own!

Is Refraction free to play?

Yes — Steam lists Refraction as Free to Play.

Is Refraction single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Refraction: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Refraction on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Refraction for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Refraction out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 28, 2020.

What platforms is Refraction on?

Refraction is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Refraction single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Refraction cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Does Refraction have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 18 achievements for Refraction.

Who made Refraction?

Refraction is developed by Universe Zero and published by Universe Zero.

Where to get Refraction

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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