Choose RESPITE 2.0
Choose RESPITE 2.0 if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. RESPITE 2.0 launched in 2020.
RESPITE 2.0 vs Retrowave
RESPITE 2.0 and Retrowave both land in Simulation, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam. RESPITE 2.0 (2020) is 2 years older than Retrowave (2022). Retrowave scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than RESPITE 2.0 (92.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Retrowave
Choose Retrowave if you want an Action, Indie, and Racing game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP. 4,594 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both RESPITE 2.0 and Retrowave sit in Simulation and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 RESPITE 2.0 |  Retrowave | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Simulation, Casual | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.3% positive (13 reviews) | 95% positive (4,594 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Modus Interactive | RewindApp |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- RESPITE 2.0 (2020) is 2 years older than Retrowave (2022).
- Retrowave scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than RESPITE 2.0 (92.3% positive).
- Retrowave is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than RESPITE 2.0 (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Retrowave is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; RESPITE 2.0 has no Deck rating yet.
RESPITE 2.0 vs Retrowave — FAQ
- Should I play RESPITE 2.0 or Retrowave first?
- If you want chronology, RESPITE 2.0 (2020) came out before Retrowave (2022). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are RESPITE 2.0 and Retrowave similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does RESPITE 2.0 have multiplayer like Retrowave?
- No. Retrowave supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while RESPITE 2.0 is listed as single-player only.