Choose Retrowave
Choose Retrowave if you want an Action game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP. 4,594 Steam reviews back the pick.
Retrowave vs RetroZen
Retrowave and RetroZen both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam. Retrowave (2022) is 2 years older than RetroZen (2024). RetroZen is currently ~5% cheaper on Steam than Retrowave (1.99 USD vs. 2.09 USD). 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 RetroZen
Choose RetroZen if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. RetroZen launched in 2024.
Both Retrowave and RetroZen sit in Indie, 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
 Retrowave |  RetroZen | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 2.09 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95% positive (4,594 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | RewindApp | VitaminsizDev |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Casual on Steam.
- Retrowave (2022) is 2 years older than RetroZen (2024).
- RetroZen is currently ~5% cheaper on Steam than Retrowave (1.99 USD vs. 2.09 USD).
- Retrowave is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; RetroZen has no Deck rating yet.
Retrowave vs RetroZen — FAQ
- Should I play Retrowave or RetroZen first?
- If you want chronology, Retrowave (2022) came out before RetroZen (2024). 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 Retrowave and RetroZen similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 RetroZen have multiplayer like Retrowave?
- No. Retrowave supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while RetroZen is listed as single-player only.