
In Retro Relics, you follow in the footsteps of your late Grandpa, a passionate metal detectorist. Explore nature and search for various relics with your metal detector. Roam freely with no time limits-detect, dig, help others find their lost belongings, and complete your coin and relics collection!
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In Retro Relics, you follow in the footsteps of your late Grandpa, a passionate metal detectorist. Explore nature and search for various relics with your metal detector. Roam freely with no time limits - detect, dig, help others find their lost belongings, and complete your coin and relics collection!

You can find relics from all eras (from bronze age to modern) with the help of your metal detector: coins, buttons, buckles, jewellery, military, religious relics and many more!

Uncover the mysteries of ancient ruins, explore lush forests, dusty fields and relax on a treasure hunt at the beach! Many animals can be spotted on your adventures.


Go on numerous search missions for the local people in your town, including a sassy old lady at her villa, a slightly confused hunter and many more interesting characters.

Collect more than 150 different relics from various eras and rarities.
Decorate your personal museum and display your rarest and prettiest finds:


People don't only lose treasures - help nature by picking up trash and watch animals come back to their former habitats:

At your cozy home you can sell artifacts, accept new missions via email, manage your collection and upgrade your gear.

I'm Jonas, 31 years old, from Germany. I'm a solo developer working on Retro Relics in my free time. I'm a passionate metal detectorist myself and have many years of experience in the hobby. Many of the relics you can find in the game, I have found myself in real life.
If you want to take part in the development of Retro Relics, have feedback or ideas for the game, you are very welcome to my small Discord community:
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Languages: English*, German**languages with full audio support
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Hours played at review time, across 32 reviews with recorded playtime.
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I played the demo and got the game as soon as it released. It is a super cozy game, focused around using your grandpa's metal detector to find relics and has a main story line to complete. The only complaint I have about this game, is that it isnt long enough! I enjoyed it so much, I didnt want it to be over :)
A simple game about finding lost items from different ages. The game itself is mostly a light grind with some story elements, but it's perfect if you're looking for something short and easy to play without too much mental effort involved. There is also a feature in which you can decorate your house and store the objects you found. There is also replayability in that you can reset areas to go searching for artifacts again. Fair warning, there are several minor bugs which can be visually annoying but don't prevent you from completing the game. For a light game with a simple search mechanic, it's kind of fun.
Love the idea of a cozy metal detecting game! I like the combination of the story with its quests, the sustainable aspect of cleaning up to unlock new animals and the simple but retro artstyle. Looking forward to explore more levels and fill my museum with more relics! :)
Game keeps crashing when I try to view the collection, and I had to restart completely from the beginning.
There’s something strangely comforting about slow discoveries. Retro Relics leans into that feeling completely: the soft crunch of footsteps on grass, the gentle beep of a metal detector, and the small thrill of uncovering something forgotten beneath the soil. It isn’t loud, flashy, or urgent, and that’s exactly the point. Retro Relics invites you to take your time, wander through nature, and see what stories might be hiding in the dirt. Check out the full review here Retro Relics Review - Treasure Hunting at a Cosy Pace - Screen Hype https://share.google/FWLaJdsLZxNV1toPx
I love it so far! Hoping for a pickaxe + dynamite DLC soon!
I really enjoyed playing this little game so far. It's very cozy and a metal detecting game is not something you see every day. There is a variety of different maps and a lot of unique relics to find and add to your collection. I'm a big fan of SDV, so I enjoyed the digging and museum aspect of this game as well.
I played for a few hours and it was a really enjoyable experience. Searching for smaller and bigger treasures is great fun, especially in the dark and cold season — it's a really cosy game. I would definitely recommend it.
Fun cute cozy style game with metal detecting, some fun references and interesting bits of history too. I enjoyed it!
Such a lovely and relaxing game! Finding treasures under and on the ground :) If you're into metal detecting and/or looking for a game to simply enjoy some time in, buckle up and ready your gear - you found it. No difficult controls or mechanics, a fine little story and a cute visual style. Complete your collection, discover all kinds of finds and learn a bit about their history, all while making the world a bit greener and cleaner. I'm exited for what's more to come!
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