Games like Retrowave Rider
Below are 24 hand-picked alternatives to Retrowave Rider for fans of action, indie, casual, ranked by imho.run's hybrid recommender. Each pick is scored on three signals: collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries (which players who logged hours in Retrowave Rider also play), content overlap on genres, categories, and storefront tags, and review-mined "vibe" embeddings that catch tonal similarity even when the genre label differs. Sections below cover closest matches, reviewer cross-mentions, cheaper alternatives, free-to-play picks. No login required — these picks work anchor-only.
About Retrowave Rider: Retrowave Rider is a precision-platformer where you control the character and the level. Explore synthwave worlds with retro visuals and smooth synth sounds. This journey is filled with trials and triumphs.
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Ranked by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries plus content overlap on genres, tags, and developers.
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The Masochistic Ball
Top pick for Retrowave Rider fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Retrowave Rider.
Roll. Jump. Fall. Repeat. The Masochistic Ball is a precision 2D platformer with a rising difficulty curve. The early levels welcome everyone. The final ones? Pure nightmare fuel. 40 levels. No enemies. Just you, gravity, and your will to endure.
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The Vorlec
Second-strongest match for Retrowave Rider fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Retrowave Rider.
The Vorlec is a third-person action video game set in a RetroWave world. Explore different dimensions where you'll encounter enemies, challenges, puzzles, and, in the end, a great enemy will always be waiting for you.
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Routine Racers
Third-strongest match for Retrowave Rider fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Retrowave Rider.
Crazy side-scrolling 3D game set in daily routines like escaping from work, buying at the supermarket, having a drink in a bar, stopping a fire or capturing some narcos. 10 Routine Levels and an extra Endless Mode with unique skills to master: dodge, jump, roll, engage, brake, turbo, build and push.
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Geometry Jump: Impossible Game
Ranked #4 for Retrowave Rider fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Retrowave Rider.
Geometry Jump is a lightning-fast 3D precision platformer that challenges even the most hardcore gamers. Master rapid jumps and razor-sharp reflexes as you navigate through a relentless maze of obstacles where every second counts!
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Lag Simulator
Ranked #5 for Retrowave Rider fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Retrowave Rider.
A simple endless runner however the player's jump is delayed due to lag.
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Go Trump GO!
Ranked #6 for Retrowave Rider fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Retrowave Rider.
Dash through chaotic political satire in this fast-paced arcade runner. Collect power-ups, dodge curses, and outrun accountability itself.
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Speed Stars
Ranked #7 for Retrowave Rider fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Retrowave Rider.
Simple but challenging rhythm-based running game. Compete to achieve the highest rank, unlock more characters, set personal bests, and climb the leaderboards.
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BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
Ranked #8 for Retrowave Rider fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Retrowave Rider.
Step into rhythmic bliss with Runner2! Best Indie Game winner, Guinness World Record holder, and narrated by Charles Martinet. Unleash vibrant moves and beats in 120 levels!
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Retrowave Rider at current Steam store prices.
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POSTAL 2
Priced ~80% under Retrowave Rider on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Retrowave Rider.
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?
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The Test
Priced ~60% under Retrowave Rider on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Retrowave Rider.
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?
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Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
Priced ~70% under Retrowave Rider on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Retrowave Rider.
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.
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Blood and Bacon
Priced ~80% under Retrowave Rider on Steam right now. Shares Action and Casual with Retrowave Rider.
This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.
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Placid Plastic Duck Simulator
Priced ~60% under Retrowave Rider on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Retrowave Rider.
The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.
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Peggle Deluxe
Priced ~80% under Retrowave Rider on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Retrowave Rider.
Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.
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STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™
Priced ~50% under Retrowave Rider on Steam right now. Shares Action with Retrowave Rider.
You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.
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shapez
Priced ~80% under Retrowave Rider on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Retrowave Rider.
shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
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Doki Doki Literature Club!
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Retrowave Rider.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
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Life is Strange - Episode 1
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Retrowave Rider.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
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Ultimate Custom Night
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Retrowave Rider.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
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Bongo Cat
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Retrowave Rider.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
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ENA: Dream BBQ
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Retrowave Rider.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
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The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Retrowave Rider.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
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Indigo Park: Chapter 1
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Retrowave Rider.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
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Frequently asked about Retrowave Rider
- Is Retrowave Rider verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Retrowave Rider 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 Retrowave Rider cost?
- Retrowave Rider is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Retrowave Rider?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Retrowave Rider are The Masochistic Ball, The Vorlec, Routine Racers.
- Who developed Retrowave Rider?
- Retrowave Rider was developed by Starchaser Games.
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