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Playback

A psychological horror game where you explore a haunted building, watch cursed VHS tapes, solve puzzles, and survive terrifying paranormal events that blur the line between memory and reality.

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What if the tapes you found weren’t just recordings... but warnings?
Playback is a first-person psychological horror experience that blurs the line between reality and memory. Dive into a disturbing mystery as you uncover the fate of the tenants in a cursed building—all through a haunted collection of VHS tapes.

You play as an investigator drawn to a seemingly abandoned apartment complex. As you explore its decaying halls, you find tapes left behind by those who lived—and died—within its walls. Each tape plunges you into a voyeuristic nightmare, showing not just what happened, but what should never have been seen. The deeper you go, the more the footage begins to feel... personal.

From flickering lights to ghostly whispers, Playback creates a constant feeling of tension and dread. Nothing is safe. Not the tapes. Not the rooms. Not even you.

🎮 KEY FEATURES

  • 🎥 VHS-Driven Narrative
    Watch tapes to relive the events that led to the tragedy. But each tape pulls you further into the darkness—and some things watch back.

  • 🧠 Psychological Horror
    Featuring disturbing imagery, intense atmosphere, and shifting realities. The horror isn’t always what’s in front of you—it’s what your mind fills in.

  • 🧩 Puzzles & Clues
    Solve layered puzzles, find hidden keys, decode safe combinations, and piece together scattered evidence to move forward.

  • 🔊 Immersive Sound Design
    Featuring dynamic spatial audio, ghostly whispers, and analog distortions. Best experienced with headphones.

Playback is a story about trauma, voyeurism, and the danger of obsessing over the past.
Not everything that’s recorded should be replayed.

⚠️ This game contains strong horror themes, psychological tension, disturbing imagery, loud noises, flashing lights, profanity, and violent content. Player discretion is advised.
For the best experience, play alone, in the dark, with headphones on.

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System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-3470 or AMD™ Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 280
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 6 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10/11
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-3770 or AMD FX™-9590
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon™ RX 580
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 6 GB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
M.A.T. Games
Brazilian rating
18
Steam Germany rating
18
Content warning
Playback is a psychological horror experience that contains depictions of graphic violence, bodily harm, and disturbing imagery. Players will explore environments featuring environmental blood splatter and evidence of violent struggles. The core narrative involves viewing "found footage" VHS tapes that depict the final moments of missing persons; these scenes include graphic portrayals of blunt force trauma, death by immolation, and severe physical disfigurement involving twisted limbs and blood-filled environments. Additionally, the game contains themes of suicide, including visual depictions of a character suspended by a noose. This game may not be suitable for all ages or those sensitive to themes of intense suffering and self-harm.
Achievements
9
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Stereo Sound, Subtitle Options, Surround Sound, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese
*languages with full audio support
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Value Score

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Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 100th percentile. Priced as Market at $4.99.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Playback worth buying right now?
Watch — $4.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does Playback go on sale?
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is Playback free to play?
Playback costs $4.99 on Steam.
What genre is Playback?
Playback is a Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation game.
Who developed Playback?
Playback was developed by M.A.T. Games and published by M.A.T. Games.
What platforms does Playback support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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