Retro Relics
Release date: Jan 5, 2026
Developers: HistoryXPlorer
Publishers: HistoryXPlorer
Genres: Adventure, Simulation
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, German

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. About me: 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. Join the community 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: 

Press reviews: “Retro Relics is a relatively short but satisfying game that felt as though I was having a conversation with the developer, enthusing about their passion for metal detecting. Overall, I enjoyed learning about the metal detecting hobby as I searched for buried items, built up my collection, and ultimately completed grandpa’s final request.” 8/9 – LadiesGamers “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.” ScreenHype