RetroSpace

RetroSpace is a first-person immersive sim from The Wild Gentlemen that combines science fiction, stealth, shooter elements and space horror in a deliberately quirky disco-punk aesthetic. It is set on Aurora 5, a massive space station swallowed by a thinking black hole. As the caretaker, you search for a way through the facility and decide for yourself whether to avoid conflict, manipulate systems or fight head-on.

The game world is not designed as a series of isolated arenas: areas of Aurora 5 connect with each other, shortcuts and alternative routes open new paths, and many situations allow multiple solutions.

RetroSpace was released on Oct 1, 2026. The game was developed by The Wild Gentlemen, and Kwalee is the publisher. The launch included PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.

RetroSpace is available natively on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. The Xbox version is listed as the Series X|S version; a standalone Xbox One version is not part of the current platform lineup.

RetroSpace focuses on systemic play rather than a single intended solution. Enemies and obstacles can be overcome by sneaking, hacking, distractions, improvised traps, detours or direct weapon use, among other options. Security systems and environmental hazards can be turned against each other.

The station is built as a connected complex with hub structures, shortcuts and areas you can return to. This makes it worthwhile to revisit older sections with new abilities.

For the PC version, Steam lists Windows 10 (64-bit), 16 GB RAM and DirectX 12 as the baseline. The minimum GPUs listed are a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4 GB or Radeon RX 570; recommended options include GeForce GTX 1650 or Radeon RX 6600. An SSD is already recommended for the minimum configuration.

Aurora 5 is more than a backdrop: the ship is stuck in a thinking black hole and is shifted between different points in its own history. This unstable environment shapes exploration and atmosphere, and explains why familiar areas can reappear in altered form.

With Mutamods, RetroSpace changes the character's abilities for combat, stealth, movement and exploration. However, the mutations can have side effects, so they are not a purely linear upgrade system. Death is also built into the game structure: Aurora 5 creates new clones, while equipment from earlier bodies can be recovered.