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Also Psychedelic and 1980s, like Retrowave.
- $3.74 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
Games like Retrowave
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- Updated May 4, 2026
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The closest matches to Retrowave: Retrowave 2, OutDrive, Retrowave World, Slipstream, and Neon Drive. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also Cyberpunk and 1980s, like Retrowave.
- $5.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2024
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Slipstream
Why this: Also Music and Psychedelic, like Retrowave.
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Neon Drive
Why this: Also Music and Cyberpunk, like Retrowave.
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Razortron 2000
Why this: Also Music and 1980s, like Retrowave.
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80's OVERDRIVE
Why this: Shares traffic dodging with Retrowave.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Retrowave
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: RewindApp
- Price: $2.09−30%checked Nov 6
- 95% of 4,594 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Easy to pick up and wind down
- Endless neon highway drives
- Multiplayer adds replayability
- Chill
- Hypnotic
- Nostalgic
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Retrowave 2
Why this: Also Psychedelic and 1980s, like Retrowave.
Slipstream
Why this: Also Music and Psychedelic, like Retrowave.
Neon Drive
Why this: Also Music and Cyberpunk, like Retrowave.
Razortron 2000
Why this: Also Music and 1980s, like Retrowave.
80's OVERDRIVE
Why this: Shares traffic dodging with Retrowave.
More from RewindApp
Other recommendable Steam games by RewindApp, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Drift86
Why this: Same chill mood as Retrowave.
Initial Drift Online
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Retrowave.
Drift Of The Hill
Why this: Same hypnotic mood as Retrowave.
About Retrowave
The closest matches to Retrowave: Retrowave 2, OutDrive, Retrowave World, Slipstream, and Neon Drive. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Retrowave is your kind of game, the closest matches are Retrowave 2, OutDrive and Retrowave World — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as chill, hypnotic and nostalgic, and single out its car unlocking and difficulty modes. 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.
Retrowave is a racing simulation with action and endless-runner elements set against a synthwave-inspired 1980s aesthetic. Players navigate an endless neon highway in a collection of retro supercars, unlocking new vehicles as they progress while dodging traffic across multiple difficulty modes. The game supports online multiplayer racing, which reviewers highlight as adding significant replayability. Players describe the experience as chill and relaxing, noting the hypnotic quality of the endless drives through a nostalgic setting. The 2022 release from RewindApp costs $2.99 USD and holds a 95% positive rating from 4594 Steam reviews.
About Retrowave: Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, '80s supercars speeding down an endless highway... Welcome to the world of Retrowave!
Is Retrowave worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 95% of 4,594 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 30% off, now $2.09 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 4 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics usually quit early: a median of 2.5 h played before their negative review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Easy to pick up and wind down
- Endless neon highway drives
- Multiplayer adds replayability
- Retro car collection unlocks
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“The visuals and soundtrack are cool, however the gameplay is very limited. It's just driving in a straight road endlessly while dodging other cars and that's about it. There are different modes and maps sure, but there aren't really any…”
“Get it for 1$ max. Barely any gameplay, you clip through cars quite often, the gamemodes are all the same and the achievements are just a waste of time.”
People who play it also play: Retrowave 2, OutDrive, Retrowave World
Frequently asked about Retrowave
Can I run it?
Does Retrowave work on Steam Deck?
Retrowave is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Retrowave cost?
Retrowave is listed on Steam at 2.09 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Retrowave have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Retrowave supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Retrowave?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Retrowave are Retrowave 2, OutDrive, Retrowave World.
Who developed Retrowave?
Retrowave was developed by RewindApp.