Game Overview
An endless night smothers a mysterious town, turning every expedition beyond its quiet outskirts into a careful fight for another chance at dawn. Re:Night is an indie tactical roguelike that combines squad-based, turn-driven encounters with the constant improvisation of deckbuilding. Its mood sits between fairy-tale mystery and methodical battlefield problem-solving, as a small party pushes from tranquil streams toward increasingly dangerous, secret-filled locations. The central goal is to shatter the repeating night cycle, but the route there depends on the cards, gear, and discoveries gathered along the way.
Players command a three-character team, with every member bringing a distinct combat role and a personal selection of cards to the shared strategy. Battles revolve around more than simply dealing damage: frontline and rear positions matter, enemies can be flanked or blocked, and protecting a vulnerable ally can be as important as landing a finishing blow. Fire, Water, and Grass form a circular elemental advantage system, encouraging players to read incoming threats and time attacks for stronger combinations or critical hits. More than 300 cards and 200 equipment pieces support a wide range of builds, while Chrono Shards found during exploration unlock further tools and story-related secrets.
The rewind mechanic gives Re:Night its most welcoming twist, letting players undo a bad action, replay an entire turn, or restart a battle when they want to test a different plan. That feature reduces the frustration often associated with punishing roguelikes without removing the satisfaction of solving a difficult encounter through smart positioning and deck choices. With over twenty potential build directions formed from different three-person lineups, repeat runs should feel meaningfully different rather than merely randomized. Fans of Slay the Spire-style card decisions who want more spatial tactics, or Into the Breach-style planning with deeper party customization, are likely to find plenty to dig into; newcomers can also benefit from its forgiving experimentation tools.
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Installation
- Select the Download button at the top of this page to open UploadHaven.
- On UploadHaven, wait for any countdown, then select Free Download. Optional: UploadHaven Pro for faster downloads.
- When complete, extract the archive to a Re:Night folder using 7-Zip.
- Open the extracted folder and start the game normally.
- For errors, check Setup Guide & Troubleshooting below. Keep your security software enabled.
System Requirements
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Re:Night?
After extracting Re:Night, navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 1.46 GB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Do I need to run the game as administrator?
Usually, no. Start the game normally from the extracted folder. If you see a permissions or save error, check that the folder is writable and follow the game's documented fix. Only grant administrator access when a trusted game's specific setup requires it.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Check that extraction completed and your PC meets the system requirements. Note any error message before choosing a fix. If it identifies a missing runtime, install the required DirectX components or Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable from Microsoft.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
A warning needs to be investigated; the download source alone cannot confirm that a file is safe. Keep your security software enabled and review the detection details. Do not run or restore a flagged file unless you have verified that it is a false positive. If you are unsure, leave it quarantined.