How It Works

The games you’ve played, own, or want to

Journal, note and rate them your way

Find your next favorite

inside of Retrospect

Every game you’ve played, own, or someday will - with status, achievements, and your Steam library all in sync.

Write it out in prose, fill in a structured form, or drag notes, quotes and screenshots onto a freeform canvas. However you want.

Browse by platform, era, or genra - and much more. Explore games you’ve been meaning to play, and find games similar to those you love.

Retrospect is live, check it out at https://app.retrospect.gg
Hi, I'm Noah - a game lover who grew up in the golden age of retro consoles.
I kept finding myself wanting to write down gaming memories and stories, but there was nowhere that felt right for it. So I'm building Retrospect out of a passion for gaming, preservation, and connection
Retrospect is a social journaling platform for gamers, a place to log your play history, share memories, and connect with others who love classic games.
Yes, Retrospect will be free, with optional paid goodies.
Retrospect does a lot more than take notes, it helps you backlog your games, organize them and share with others. It is an ecosystem for your gaming journey.
The best way right now is by joining the mailing list, sharing it with friends, and giving feedback when we ask for it. Later on, we will open up early testing opportunities for those interested.
Yes. Signing up for updates is completely free, you’re simply joining as part of the early community shaping what Retrospect will become.