VHS

Buy82%

Very Positive · 683 player reviews · Medium confidence

Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.

RewindApp · Casual · Jul 17, 2024

Player review score
82%
Very Positive
Price
Free
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
36
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
30
Full audio0 of 30
Subtitles30 of 30

Should I buy VHS?

Buy it if you like
  • Gameplay: 20 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 9 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Audio: 9 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Interface: 14 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 683 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 217 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
66% of themes are praise17% are divided17% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
20 of 217 sampled reviews raised it
VHS is a retro-inspired idle experience that fully embraces nostalgia, vaporwave aesthetics, and synth-driven atmosphere to create a relaxing and visually stylish progression game.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
9 of 217 sampled reviews raised it
Developed and published by RewindApp, the game focuses less on mechanical complexity and more on delivering a calming experience built around slow progression, neon visuals, and the comforting mood of VHS-era retro culture.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
9 of 217 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack plays an equally important role in shaping the game’s identity.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
3 of 217 sampled reviews raised it
The narrative of "VHS" is captivating and well-constructed, with a story that unfolds in an intriguing manner.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Gameplay20 reviews
Graphics9 reviews
Audio9 reviews
Story3 reviews
Divided opinion
Monetization
0% still recommend
Players complain
Interface
64% still recommend

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

Steam lists no controller support.

Store features

  • Family Sharing
  • In-App Purchases
  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Leaderboards

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

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