Choose OutDrive
Choose OutDrive if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. 1,474 Steam reviews back the pick.
OutDrive vs Retrowave
OutDrive and Retrowave 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. OutDrive (2016) is 6 years older than Retrowave (2022). Retrowave scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than OutDrive (72.5% positive). 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 Retrowave
Choose Retrowave if you want an Action and Simulation game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95% positive across 4,594 reviews.
Both OutDrive and Retrowave sit in Indie, Casual, and Racing on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 OutDrive |  Retrowave | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual, Racing | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.5% positive (1,474 reviews) | 95% positive (4,594 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | DNVR Prod | RewindApp |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual, Racing on Steam.
- OutDrive (2016) is 6 years older than Retrowave (2022).
- Retrowave scores higher on Steam reviews (95% positive) than OutDrive (72.5% positive).
- Retrowave is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than OutDrive (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
OutDrive vs Retrowave — FAQ
- Which is better, OutDrive or Retrowave?
- On Steam reviews Retrowave scores higher (95% positive) than OutDrive (72.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Retrowave is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play OutDrive or Retrowave first?
- If you want chronology, OutDrive (2016) came out before Retrowave (2022). 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 OutDrive and Retrowave 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.
- Does OutDrive have multiplayer like Retrowave?
- No. Retrowave supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while OutDrive is listed as single-player only.