How It Works

Pixel art image of a video game controller with a small antenna, colorful buttons, and a speech bubble with multicolored segments.

Add

Add the games you’re revisiting or discovering

Pixelated black and white icon with a play button and a photo/image symbol.

Save

Document the memories behind these games, and capture new journeys to come

EXPLORE

See what others are playing and share memories

Profile

Make this space of your own to shape your gaming story

inside of Retrospect

Chronicle
Your Journey

See your gaming life as it actually unfolded - organized by game, console, or the year you played them. Your profile shows decades of memories as a story - your journey

A Nintendo 64 game cartridge of 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' with its original label, stacked on top of four Nintendo 3DS game cases, including 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' and others, against a plain white background.

Share the Magic

Post your moments, connect with others, and celebrate the classics that shaped us

A vintage CRT monitor displays the title screen for the video game Double Dragon, with text in English and Chinese characters. The monitor sits on a yellow surface alongside a Nintendo console and miscellaneous items. In the background, part of a large poster with a cartoon character is visible.

Keep Memories alive

Capture why that game mattered, what you felt beating that boss, the stories behind your collection - before the details fade

FAQ

Not yet, we are currently building the foundation. Early access is expected to launch around May 2026 with journaling, and social features coming later.
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, with a generous free tier. You’ll be able to journal, build your profile and share your story without paying. Premium features for power users will be available later.
Retrospect is built specifically for gaming memories - with prompts that help you remember what mattered, a timeline that shows your journey, and a community of others who get it. Your notes app wasn't designed for this.
You’ll get occasional progress updates, early design previews, and opportunities to share your thoughts on how Retrospect should grow. No spam, just meaningful updates about development and community progress.
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.
No. Your email will only be used for Retrospect updates and community invites. We take privacy seriously.
You’ll be able to reply directly to our emails or join our future Discord/feedback channel. We’d love to hear your thoughts as this project grows with your input.