Choose Retro Wave
Choose Retro Wave if you want an Action game with Steam Leaderboards. Retro Wave launched in 2024.
Retro Wave vs Liminal 98
Retro Wave and Liminal 98 both land in Indie, Casual, Racing 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, Casual, Racing on Steam. Retro Wave (2024) is 2 years older than Liminal 98 (2026). 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 Liminal 98
Choose Liminal 98 if you want the Stereo Sound side of the pairing. Liminal 98 launched in 2026.
Both Retro Wave and Liminal 98 sit in Indie, Casual, and Racing 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
 Retro Wave |  Liminal 98 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Casual, Racing | Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | QrowTech | BloodHound Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual, Racing on Steam.
- Retro Wave (2024) is 2 years older than Liminal 98 (2026).
Retro Wave vs Liminal 98 — FAQ
- Should I play Retro Wave or Liminal 98 first?
- If you want chronology, Retro Wave (2024) came out before Liminal 98 (2026). 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 Retro Wave and Liminal 98 similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual, Racing 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.