Staffer Retro : A Supernatural Mystery Quest
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Staffer Retro : A Supernatural Mystery Quest

Staffer Retro is a mystery adventure game where you uncover past incidents related to ‘Mana’, the source of supernatural powers. Gather information through dialogue and exploration, and piece together clues found in documents to guide the choices of Verita Retro, the protagonist.

DEV: Team TetrapodPUB: Team Tetrapod, GamePia Co., Ltd.AppID 3837350
UPDATE PULSEevery ~9d·last 19d ago·15 recent on record

Is Staffer Retro : A Supernatural Mystery Quest still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

96.4
Exceptional

Elixir Rating

89.7% of 1,232 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 87.9. The developers have shipped 6 substantial updates in the past six months, adding 8.5.

reception 87.9·support +8.5·Exceptional

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

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Current price

$21.99$24.99−12%

Development

Actively supported

Last heard from developers

19 days ago

Usual rhythm

every ~6 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

6

Current silence

3× normal

The developers post roughly every 6 days and were last heard 19 days ago — within their normal range. 6 substantial updates landed in the past six months, 1 of them major. It is currently 12% below its usual price.

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Our coverage

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patchAug 20, 2026

Staffer Retro Patch 1.1.1 Fixes Dialogue Order, OBS Flicker, and Name Display

Team Tetrapod has released a minor patch for Staffer Retro: A Supernatural Mystery Quest, published the day after the game's July 23 launch. The announcement title and body carry a slight version discrepancy — the title reads 1.1.1, the body reads 1.1.2 — but the contents describe the same set of fixes.

What changed

  • Fixed typos reported on release day
  • Improved the readability of Emilia's name display
  • Adjusted placement of some UI graphic resources
  • Fixed several text errors
  • Fixed a dialogue-order reversal in the Act 1 opening that affected certain languages
  • Resolved a settings screen flicker occurring during OBS streaming sessions

The team also flagged a known compatibility issue: Windows' Smart App Control feature, introduced in recent Windows updates, may prevent the game from launching immediately after an update. No fix is mentioned — Team Tetrapod asks for understanding while the situation persists.

Looking ahead, the studio notes it is discussing further improvements requested by players, with patches planned once specifics are confirmed. Separately, Team Tetrapod has committed to working with its translation partner to improve the Simplified Chinese localization, citing player feedback that the current version does not fully capture the intended tone. The studio cautions that the process will take time.

For players who encountered broken dialogue order or OBS interference on day one, this patch resolves the most immediately disruptive issues.

Two years of development

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31 announcements · 7 substantial · 11 months with nothing

Recent Transmissions

30 entries in codex

Community AnnouncementsSep 15, 2026
Patch Notes v1.1.6 (Minor Fix)

* Fixed an issue where text was displayed incorrectly in some languages in the afterstory available in the CG Gallery after clearing the game.* Fixed some typos and text errors.

Community AnnouncementsSep 14, 2026
Patch Notes v1.1.6 — CG Gallery and Another Story

The CG Gallery has been added. You can revisit major scenes and cutscenes you have seen in the game, as well as character and background artwork. * After clearing the game, try visiting the CG Gallery. You may just run into a familiar face.…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 14, 2026
Patch Notes v1.1.5 — Simplified/Traditional Chinese Improvements

* Improved the Simplified and Traditional Chinese localization overall. We will continue to refine it based on feedback from our players.* Localization in several other languages has also been partially improved.* Fixed some typos.

Community AnnouncementsAug 4, 2026
Patch Notes v1.1.4 — Credits Shortcut and Other Fixes

* After the ending, the “Credits” button will be enabled on the title screen.* Adjusted the location of a branch point in Act 1. This change only applies when creating a new branch point.* Partially revised the animation of a certain charac…

Community AnnouncementsJul 31, 2026
Soundtrack Release and Theia Music Video

* The original soundtrack DLC for Staffer Retro is now available. * Players who already own the base game can also purchase the soundtrack at a 5% discount through the bundle containing the base game and soundtrack. * The music video for th…

Community AnnouncementsJul 29, 2026
Patch Notes v1.1.3 — Branch Point Shortcuts and More

* You can now enter previously reached branch points directly from the Act Select screen.* Some text has been partially revised in several languages. * Progression is now possible with the numeric keypad Enter key as well as the main Enter …

Community AnnouncementsJul 28, 2026
OST Release and v1.1.2 Improvements

The vocal track “Theia,” featured in 『Staffer Retro : A Supernatural Mystery Quest』, has been released. ※ Please be aware that it contains spoilers.The track will also be included in the soundtrack coming soon to Steam. * Improved localizat…

Community AnnouncementsJul 24, 2026
Patch Notes 1.1.1 (Minor) and Planned Improvements

Hello, this is Team Tetrapod. In this announcement, we would like to share the 1.1.2 patch notes, along with information on improvements currently under discussion and our plans to improve the Simplified Chinese translation. Patch Notes Dis…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 22, 2026
Staffer Retro : A Supernatural Mystery Quest is Out Now!

Hello, this is Team Tetrapod. Staffer Retro : A Supernatural Mystery Quest is now officially available on Steam! In an island town where supernatural powers are part of everyday life, join Verita Retro as she traces past incidents tied to t…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 21, 2026
Staffer Retro D-2: Final Trailer Revealed!

Hello, this is Team Tetrapod. There are now less than 30 hours left until the release of Staffer Retro : A Supernatural Mystery Quest. The Steam version will launch on July 23 at 00:00. Ahead of release, the final trailer is now available o…

Community AnnouncementsJul 2, 2026
Nintendo Switch version Pre-Order is Open! Play Demo & Get Special Goods!

Hello, this is Team Tetrapod. Starting today, pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch digital version of Staffer Retro : A Supernatural Mystery Quest are now available on Nintendo Switch eShop. At the same time, a demo featuring Chapter 1 of the…

Community AnnouncementsJun 29, 2026
Patch Notes 0.10.V5

Patch Notes 0.10.V5 Improved the readability of some fonts (Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese). Fixed missing kanji in the settings menu (Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese). Further improved some animations. Fixed vari…

Community AnnouncementsJun 23, 2026
Patch Notes 0.10.V4

Patch Notes 0.10.V4 Optimized some cutscenes. Act 2 has been removed after the event period and can no longer be played. (Existing save data can be used after the full release.) Fixed some typos. Adjusted duplicate correct answers and the t…

Community AnnouncementsJun 17, 2026
Patch Notes 0.10.V3

Patch Notes 0.10.V3 Fixed some typos. Fixed an issue where character animations would temporarily stop under certain conditions.

Community AnnouncementsJun 16, 2026
Patch Notes 0.10.V2

Patch Notes 0.10.V2 Fixed translation errors in English choice text. Fixed an OBS crash that occurred under certain conditions. Improved some interface and sound issues.

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Community AnnouncementsJun 12, 2026
Participating Steam Next Fest with limited-time playable Act 2 Update!

Steam Next Fest ParticipationHello, everyone!In our previous announcement, we shared that Staffer Retro will launch on July 23. Time has flown by, and the day when we can finally share the story we've been creating with all of you is now ju…

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Community AnnouncementsMay 7, 2026
Demo Voice Update Complete! & Crowdfunding News

Demo Voice Update Complete! & Crowdfunding NewsHello, this is Team Tetrapod.The Staffer Retro demo has been updated to Version 0.9.V1.This update includes the long-awaited Japanese voice acting, along with preparations for our upcoming crow…

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Community AnnouncementsApr 23, 2026
Release date announcement / 2026. 07. 23

Set in a world where supernatural powers exist, Staffer Retro: A Supernatural Mystery Quest invites you to follow Verita’s journey as she uncovers the hidden truth behind mysterious incidents—and the world itself.July 23, 2026 We invite you…

Community AnnouncementsMar 23, 2026
Steam Wishlist reached 30k

Our game has reached 30,000 Steam wishlist!Thank you so much for all your support, fans!We’ll repay you with a great game that will stay with you for a lifetime!

Community AnnouncementsMar 18, 2026
Development of the Nintendo Switch version

Development of the Nintendo Switch version for Staffer Retro : A Supernatural Mystery Quest has been confirmed, along with a crowdfunding announcementHello, this is Team Tetrapod. We are pleased to share some new updates regarding Staffer R…

Community AnnouncementsFeb 27, 2026
[Update v0.9.7]

Dialogue logs now update correctly when changing the language.Fixed typos in Korean text.Fixed untranslated lines in English.Added cursor adjustment feature.

Community AnnouncementsJan 28, 2026
[Update v0.9.6]

Fixed a bug where the inventory button was not immediately activated when loading a save.Improved the responsiveness of the backlog close button.Fixed typos in Re-story mode (Korean).Fixed dialogue typos (Korean, Japanese).

Community AnnouncementsJan 19, 2026
[Update v0.9.5]

\Improved character image qualityImproved menu UI responsivenessFixed English typos

Community AnnouncementsJan 13, 2026
STEAM DETECTIVE FEST

The perfect opportunity to binge the Staffer Series universe! Don't miss out.Our first title, “Staffer Case: A Supernatural Mystery Adventure”, our second title “Staffer Reborn”, and our upcoming new release scheduled for 2026, “Staffer Ret…

Community AnnouncementsDec 17, 2025
Staffer Retro Now Supports French and German

Guten Tag, Bonjour!Hello to our fans in Germany and France!To thank everyone who has supported our games over the years, our upcoming title, Staffer Retro, will support French and German in addition to the languages already available in our…

Community AnnouncementsDec 10, 2025
Demo Page Now Open — Reviews Are Now Available!

Hello everyone, Thank you for playing the Act 1 Demo of Staffer Retro: A Supernatural Mystery Quest released on December 5. We truly appreciate the time you spent with our game. Until now, the demo was distributed without a dedicated page, …

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Community AnnouncementsDec 5, 2025
[STAFFER RETRO] Act 1 Is Now Live! Play Now!
Community AnnouncementsDec 3, 2025
“Staffer Retro : A Supernatural Mystery Quest” Act.1 DEMO Release (Dec 5, 01:00

Team Tetrapod and Gamepia are excited to announce three major updates for the supernatural deduction adventure 『Staffer Retro: A Supernatural Mystery Quest』: a newly updated key art, the second official cinematic trailer, and a free playabl…

Community AnnouncementsOct 15, 2025
We are participating in Gamescom Asia 2025 with our new title, Staffer Retro!

We are heading to Gamescom Asia 2025!Our upcoming title, Staffer Retro, will be showcased at Gamescom Asia 2025 with a playable demo version currently in development. This exhibition is made possible thanks to the BIGEM Support Program. At …

Community AnnouncementsAug 11, 2025
Staffer Retro joins at Busan Indie Connect Festival in Korea!

Play the Staffer Retro demo at BIC 2025 and grab a chance to get exclusive merch!We are joining Busan Indie Connect Festival 2025!During the event, you can download a demo build of Staffer Retro—currently in development—via the BIC exhibiti…