Choose Ruya
Choose Ruya if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Ruya launched in 2018.
Ruya vs Retrowave
Ruya and Retrowave both land in Indie, 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, Casual on Steam. Ruya (2018) is 4 years older than Retrowave (2022). Retrowave is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Ruya (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 Retrowave
Choose Retrowave if you want an Action, Simulation, and Racing game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. 4,594 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Ruya and Retrowave sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Ruya |  Retrowave | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | 95% positive (4,594 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Miracle Tea | RewindApp |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Ruya (2018) is 4 years older than Retrowave (2022).
- Retrowave is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Ruya (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- Retrowave is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Ruya has no Deck rating yet.
Ruya vs Retrowave — FAQ
- Should I play Ruya or Retrowave first?
- If you want chronology, Ruya (2018) 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 Ruya and Retrowave similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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 Ruya have multiplayer like Retrowave?
- No. Retrowave supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Ruya is listed as single-player only.