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Games like Formula Retro Racing

If Formula Retro Racing is your kind of game, the closest matches are Trailblazers, Retro Endurance 8bit and BallisticNG — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its family friendly multiplayer potential, immersive and lighthearted. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Formula Retro Racing: Formula Retro Racing is a retro style arcade racing game that’s influenced by the classic arcade racing games of the early 90’s.

2020IndieRacing5.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby Repixel8
Formula Retro Racing — Steam game cover
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Captures the arcade racing feel of the 90sFamily friendly multiplayer potentialInstant fun with minimal setupImmersiveLightheartedNostalgic

Players who liked Formula Retro Racing also play

Steam players who put hours into Formula Retro Racing also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Trailblazers

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Formula Retro Racing fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Formula Retro Racing.

    Get ready for high-speed thrills with an explosion of colour in Trailblazers, the first-ever second-to-second co-operative arcade racer. Paint the track with dynamic racing lines, boost on your team's colour and blaze your way to victory!

    2018ActionSportsIndie29.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Retro Endurance 8bit

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Formula Retro Racing.

    Second-strongest match for Formula Retro Racing fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Formula Retro Racing.

    Created by zsKnight of ZSNES is this really neat retro game collection containing a fun shuffler story mode and a challenging arcade mode. Features 52 different 8bit style games which includes local competitive multiplayer and various different game modes to play and enjoy.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. BallisticNG

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Formula Retro Racing.

    Third-strongest match for Formula Retro Racing fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Racing with Formula Retro Racing.

    BallisticNG is a high speed, all thrills anti-gravity combat racer and open modding environment developed as a tribute to old school classics such as Wipeout, Rollcage and Jet Moto.

    2018ActionIndieRacing14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Nitrania

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Formula Retro Racing fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Racing with Formula Retro Racing.

    Race. Boost. Unlock. A blazing-fast 90s-inspired arcade grip racer with 4-player split-screen. Master Nitro to overtake 19 rivals, collect points, and unlock cars, upgrades, and vibrant track regions. Featuring an original soundtrack by the legendary retro racing composer BARRY LEITCH.

    2026ActionSportsRacingSteam ↗
  5. Horizon Chase Turbo

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Formula Retro Racing.

    Ranked #5 for Formula Retro Racing fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Formula Retro Racing.

    Thrilling arcade racing game, inspired by the super-fun-straight-to-the-point classic racing games from the 90s.

    2018ActionSportsIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Formula Retro Racing - World Tour

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Formula Retro Racing fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Formula Retro Racing.

    A retro racer updated for the modern age, rediscover nostalgic racing as you drive through iconic locations in Formula Retro Racing: World Tour Fusing 90s-style arcade racing with realistic physics, split-screen multiplayer, and 60fps performance. With new tracks and car types!

    2023ActionSportsIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. First Racer

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Formula Retro Racing.

    Ranked #7 for Formula Retro Racing fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Formula Retro Racing.

    First Racer - Arcade racing. Compete, overtake, conquer. Upgrade and customize your cars. Embark on a journey from city cars to high-speed supercars. Join the race, alone or with friends, and immerse yourself in a world of incredible speeds.

    2023ActionSportsIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. GRIP: Combat Racing

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Formula Retro Racing fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Racing with Formula Retro Racing.

    Harness gravity-defying speed in classic combat racing taken to the EXTREME. Master wall-riding, ceiling-surfing tracks, and unleash devastating weapons across 29 blistering circuits. Race solo, split-screen, or online with up to 10 players. GRIP delivers white-knuckle racing like nothing else.

    2018ActionIndieRacing29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Formula Retro Racing at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Formula Retro Racing on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Formula Retro Racing.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Formula Retro Racing on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Formula Retro Racing.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Formula Retro Racing on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Formula Retro Racing.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Formula Retro Racing on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Formula Retro Racing.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Formula Retro Racing on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Formula Retro Racing.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Formula Retro Racing on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Formula Retro Racing.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Formula Retro Racing on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Formula Retro Racing.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Sally Face - Episode One

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Formula Retro Racing on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Formula Retro Racing.

    Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.

    2016IndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Super Crate Box

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Formula Retro Racing.

    Vlambeer's SUPER CRATE BOX is coming to bring back the glory of the golden arcade age, when all that really mattered was getting on that high score list. Grab your baseball cap and loosen your pants, it's time to fight endless hordes of enemies and collect every weapon crate you can.

    2012ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. You Have to Win the Game

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Formula Retro Racing.

    You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.

    2014ActionIndieFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. OLDTV

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Formula Retro Racing.

    Can you think twice in under a second?

    2017IndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Vecter

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Formula Retro Racing.

    Get in your ship, push the throttle to max, and try not to die. Daily leaderboards where your name stays forever if you're good enough. Custom colors, custom music, YouTube in-game. It's free. What are you waiting for?

    2020ActionIndieSimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Chip's Challenge 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Before Chip can join the Bit Busters computer club and hang out with the girl of his dreams, Melinda the Mental Marvel, he must solve all 144 challenging puzzles. Your bird's-eye view can help Chip rush through the puzzles and mazes before he's deleted by monsters, traps and the passage of time.

    2015ActionStrategyAdventureFreeSteam ↗
  6. Shooty Skies

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Formula Retro Racing.

    The creators of Crossy Road present Shooty Skies! Shoot, dodge, duck, goose and weave. Take to the skies!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Death Rally (Classic)

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Racing with Formula Retro Racing.

    You start out from the bottom of the ranking list. Your objective: earn money in the fast-paced battle races. Fight hard for each precious championship point. Fellow competitors are showering you in a constant hail of bullets. Each race is deadly contest - a matter of life or death.

    2014RacingFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Local

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Formula Retro Racing.

    A fast-paced movement game, loosely inspired by Surf and B-Hop. Featuring 5 gamemodes, multiplayer, and a large, playground-like world. Master the movement, and conquer the leaderboards.

    2025ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗

More from Repixel8

Other recommendable Steam games by Repixel8, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Velocity G

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Repixel8, the studio behind Formula Retro Racing. Shares Indie and Racing with Formula Retro Racing.

    Velocity G is a futuristic Zero G, 360 degree tunnel racing game set in the year 2086. Experience incredible high speed action as you race your way across exiting tracks, each with their own unique characteristics. Play single player against AI or split-screen with up to 4 players.

    2019IndieCasualRacing4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Gravity Chase

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Repixel8, the studio behind Formula Retro Racing. Shares Indie and Racing with Formula Retro Racing.

    Welcome to the futuristic anti-gravity arcade racer with a twist. Gravity Chase racing competition takes place on tunnel tracks for super-fast 360 degree Zero G racing.

    2022IndieRacing11.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Formula Retro Racing - World Tour

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Repixel8, the studio behind Formula Retro Racing. Shares Indie with Formula Retro Racing.

    A retro racer updated for the modern age, rediscover nostalgic racing as you drive through iconic locations in Formula Retro Racing: World Tour Fusing 90s-style arcade racing with realistic physics, split-screen multiplayer, and 60fps performance. With new tracks and car types!

    2023ActionSportsIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Neon Apex: Beyond the Limit

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Repixel8, the studio behind Formula Retro Racing. Shares Racing with Formula Retro Racing.

    An ultra-fast arcade racer set in a neon-drenched future. Drift through deadly cityscapes at over 200mph, earn upgrades, and prove humanity still rules the road.

    2025Racing24.99 USDSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Retro Endurance 8bit

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Formula Retro Racing.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Formula Retro Racing.

    Created by zsKnight of ZSNES is this really neat retro game collection containing a fun shuffler story mode and a challenging arcade mode. Features 52 different 8bit style games which includes local competitive multiplayer and various different game modes to play and enjoy.

    2025ActionStrategyIndie3.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. BallisticNG

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Formula Retro Racing.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie and Racing with Formula Retro Racing.

    BallisticNG is a high speed, all thrills anti-gravity combat racer and open modding environment developed as a tribute to old school classics such as Wipeout, Rollcage and Jet Moto.

    2018ActionIndieRacing14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Horizon Chase Turbo

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Formula Retro Racing.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Formula Retro Racing.

    Thrilling arcade racing game, inspired by the super-fun-straight-to-the-point classic racing games from the 90s.

    2018ActionSportsIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Formula Retro Racing - World Tour

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Indie with Formula Retro Racing.

    A retro racer updated for the modern age, rediscover nostalgic racing as you drive through iconic locations in Formula Retro Racing: World Tour Fusing 90s-style arcade racing with realistic physics, split-screen multiplayer, and 60fps performance. With new tracks and car types!

    2023ActionSportsIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Formula Retro Racing

Is Formula Retro Racing verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Formula Retro Racing is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Formula Retro Racing cost?
Formula Retro Racing is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Formula Retro Racing have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Formula Retro Racing supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Formula Retro Racing?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Formula Retro Racing are Trailblazers, Retro Endurance 8bit, BallisticNG.
Who developed Formula Retro Racing?
Formula Retro Racing was developed by Repixel8.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Formula Retro Racing.

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