Item: The Rewinder
Rating: 89
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

89/100

The Rewinder is a hauntingly beautiful experience. The art style is the first thing that grabs you—it looks like a classic scroll come to life through low-res pixels. It’s incredibly atmospheric, with a sense of melancholy that perfectly suits its ghost-story narrative.

The 'rewinding' mechanic is more than just a gimmick; it’s a clever way to tell a story while giving the player agency. Finding the right 'intention' to plant in someone’s mind feels like solving a psychological mystery. It’s a slower-paced game, but for those who enjoy a deep, culturally rich story and clever puzzles, it’s a standout title. It’s rare to find a mobile game with this much heart and historical flavor.

Dinsun reviewed on: Sun May 19 2024

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1517953628

Free🏆16+★4.2 5 reviews

Author : GameraGame

Pubish Date : Wed Nov 19 2025

Last Update Date : Thu Jan 29 2026

Support Languages : English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese

Genres :

Version 1.0.3Thu Jan 29 2026

Fix the issue where the game freezes when opening DLC letters.
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
The Rewinder is a 2D puzzle adventure game inspired by traditional Chinese folklore. The game uses pixel art to mimic the aesthetics of Chinese ink paintings. Players will get to meet mythological figures such as the Spirit Wardens, the Ox-head and Horse-face Guardians of the Beyond, and the Tudi Gong (Keeper of the Land).
【Alter the Timeline】
The player takes on the role of Yun, a "rewinder" who has the ability to enter people's memories and influence their actions. By utilizing "senses" and swaying others' "intentions", he can change history.
【Unravel a Mystery】
At the request of the Spirit Wardens, Yun goes to a small village to investigate why a spirit couldn't be reincarnated. The once thriving village has been deserted and filled with resentful spirits, leaving one woman alone in the teahouse. Who's she waiting for? Where did all the other villagers go? What really happened seven years ago?

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4.2 out of 5 with 5 Counts

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Age Rating 16+

The Rewinder is an atmospheric adventure game that uses a striking pixel-art style reminiscent of traditional Chinese ink paintings. Players take control of Yun, a special investigator with the ability to travel through time by entering the memories of spirits. By manipulating the 'intentions' of people in the past, Yun can change the outcome of the present. The game is steeped in Chinese mythology, featuring spirits, gods, and a deep narrative about life, death, and duty.

Features

Stunning ink-painting pixel art

Deep narrative based on mythology

Unique time-manipulation mechanics

Rich atmospheric sound design

Tips

Manipulating Memories

When inside a memory, you can collect 'intentions' from objects or conversations. Drag these intentions onto characters to change their thoughts and actions. This is the core mechanic for solving the game's complex narrative puzzles.

Gameplays

Exploring the Underworld

Interact with the Four Guardians and other mythological figures as you travel between the human world and the afterlife. Each area contains environmental puzzles that require a keen eye for detail and an understanding of the local lore.