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Retention

Developed by Sometimes You · Published by Sometimes You

AdventureCasualIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseJan 13, 2015 Price$0.49 Steam reviews213

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$0.49
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews213
Languages6

Overview

An adventure, casual, indie game by Sometimes You, published by Sometimes You — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “This game is about a person who kept running through his life, never looking back at the past. Once during a trip, he gets into trouble. Now he's lying on the cold ground, buried beneath his bicycle. Slides of various moments fly through his head.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Negative — 35% positive of 691
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Player-voted tags:IndieCasualAdventureShortSingleplayerVisual NovelSimulationPoint & ClickPuzzleInteractive FictionLife SimChoose Your Own Adventure

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 Retention.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 200 MB available space

Supported languages (6)

EnglishItalianRussianTurkishFrenchSpanish - Spain

Retention 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 Retention?

Steam classifies Retention as a Adventure, Casual, Indie game, developed by Sometimes You. This game is about a person who kept running through his life, never looking back at the past. Once during a trip, he gets into trouble. Now he's lying on the cold ground, buried beneath his bicycle. Slides of various moments fly through his head.

How much does Retention cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Retention at $0.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Retention single-player or multiplayer?

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

Is Retention on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Retention out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 13, 2015.

What platforms is Retention on?

Retention 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 Retention single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Retention cost?

Steam lists it at $0.49.

Who made Retention?

Retention is developed by Sometimes You and published by Sometimes You.

Where to get Retention

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

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