Deal overview

Flashback is currently 91% off on Gog — down to $0.89 from $9.99.

At 91% off, this is one of the deepest discounts Flashback reaches on Gog — near its typical floor.

That works out to $9.10 off the Gog list price of $9.99.

This deal is for the PC version. Click View Deal to open the official Gog page — prices and regional availability are confirmed at checkout, not by GamesCreed.

Before you buy, read our buying guide or compare more gog deals on GamesCreed.

About this game

How it plays

Flashback puts you back in the boots of Conrad, a familiar hero from the original 90s classic, on what’s officially described as a re-imagining rather than a straight reboot. The same core creative team returned to rebuild their own game with modern tools (Unreal Engine and Havok among them), which means the side-scrolling bones are still there but everything sits on newer technology. You’re moving through hostile stations and alien terrain, mixing careful platforming with gunplay, and the game leans on that old-school rhythm of rolling for cover, timing your shots, and reading the environment before you commit to a fight. On top of that base, there’s a layer of gadgets and a progression system that gives you something to build toward as you go, so it’s not purely a nostalgia replay of the original loop. Worth flagging up front: the online and co-op multiplayer features were shut down back in November 2017, so anyone picking this up now is getting the single-player campaign only.

Who it’s for

This one’s really aimed at people who either grew up with the original Flashback or have a soft spot for cinematic platformers from that era, the kind of game where movement and positioning matter as much as your trigger finger. If you like action-adventure games that make you think about spacing rather than just holding down fire, there’s something here for you. It’ll also appeal to RPG-leaning players who enjoy a light progression system layered onto an action game without it turning into a full skill-tree obsession. On the flip side, if you have no patience for older-style platforming rhythms or you were hoping for any kind of multiplayer component, this isn’t going to scratch that itch anymore since those features are gone for good. Anyone expecting a modern, fast-twitch shooter should also look elsewhere.

Is it worth it?

For the right player, someone who wants a focused, single-player, story-driven action-adventure with a bit of RPG texture, this is a reasonable pickup, especially since it’s the kind of catalog title that tends to show up in Steam sales rather than staying at full price forever. It’s not a huge, sprawling game, so you’re not signing up for a massive time investment, which actually works in its favor if you just want something you can finish without it eating your whole month. Given that the multiplayer is permanently offline, I’d treat this purely as a single-player buy and let that shape how much you’re willing to spend on it. If you’ve got fond memories of the original or you’re just curious about a well-regarded 90s series getting a genuine, team-led revival, it’s worth grabbing when the price dips rather than paying full freight on a whim.