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The Retro Exorcist

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73%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

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The Retro Exorcist is a single player action game with mystery and anime themes. It was developed by Chestpain Studios and was released on May 28, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

StoryAfter losing your position as a priest for the Vatican, you find yourself employed for a shady company. You've been hired to perform exorcisms on all sorts of entities. The only thing you can't seem to understand is...why do they all haunt video games? The Retro Exorcist is a narrative-focused visual novel centered around a former priest as he attempts to exorcize a plethora of haunted video…

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
story5 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Engaging and fun gameplay with enjoyable decision-making mechanics and different endings.
  • Great atmosphere and retro art style that complements the horror theme effectively.
  • Loved for its characters, story, and numerous creepypasta references, providing a nostalgic and interesting experience.
  • Game is quite short with limited gameplay mechanics, which may disappoint those seeking a longer, deeper experience.
  • Some achievements are difficult or require multiple playthroughs, with occasional bugs affecting achievement completion.
  • Minor bugs present and occasional typos in the story, reducing polish.

  • gameplay

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The gameplay is straightforward and simple, focusing more on exploration and experiencing the horror atmosphere rather than complex mechanics or challenging mastery. While not extensive, it offers enjoyable decision-making elements and a satisfying experience for fans of short supernatural horror games.

    • “Fun gameplay with engaging decision-making elements; achieving 100% completion was really difficult but rewarding.”
    • “The characters are enjoyable and the gameplay isn’t too complex without being boring!”
    • “The biggest problem is that the gameplay is quite simple.”
    • “There are not a huge number of mechanics, so most of the experience comes from exploring and experiencing the horror rather than mastering difficult gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay isn’t too complex without being boring.”

  • story

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story is engaging and easy to follow, with meaningful player choices that enhance authenticity. It offers interesting narratives, especially with secret endings, blending creepypasta-inspired themes with unique characters and great art. Overall, it’s a fun and enjoyable story-driven experience.

    • “The story line is super easy to follow, your choices influence the game in a good but not over the top way, so it feels more authentic.”
    • “Interesting story, especially if you go for the true ending and the secret memories.”
    • “I recommend this game, the story is good (even with typos) and generally enjoyable with each character having their own personality.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics of The Retro Exorcist feature nostalgic, retro-style visuals that effectively complement its creepy supernatural theme. Users appreciate the unique art style, which adds charm and enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.

    • “The Retro Exorcist is a free-to-play horror game that combines old school visuals with a creepy supernatural setting.”
    • “The retro graphics are also a nice touch.”
    • “Honestly a peak game, awesome art style, great story, goofy characters, and it's all free!”

  • atmosphere

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its creepy and immersive retro style, emphasizing exploration over constant combat. This atmospheric focus is considered one of its strongest elements, enhancing the overall horror experience.

    • “The biggest strength of the game is its atmosphere.”
    • “The game focuses more on exploration and atmosphere than constant combat.”
    • “Overall, the Retro Exorcist is a decent little horror game with a good retro style and creepy atmosphere.”

  • music

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users find the music memorable and cool, particularly highlighting the retro-style track "Vizzydoes" as a standout feature.

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The Retro Exorcist is a action game with mystery and anime themes. Common tags for The Retro Exorcist include indie, cartoon, supernatural, free to play, 2d and others.

The Retro Exorcist is available on PC and Windows.

The Retro Exorcist was released on May 28, 2026.

The Retro Exorcist was developed by Chestpain Studios.

The Retro Exorcist has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Retro Exorcist for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Retro Exorcist is a single player game.

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