# Games like Retrowave

> The closest matches to Retrowave: Retrowave 2, OutDrive, Retrowave World, Slipstream, and Neon Drive. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Retrowave 2](https://imho.run/games/3331000/retrowave-2) — Also Psychedelic and 1980s, like Retrowave. 128 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3331000/)
2. [OutDrive](https://imho.run/games/441870/outdrive) — Shares endless runner with Retrowave. 1,474 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/441870/)
3. [Retrowave World](https://imho.run/games/2413050/retrowave-world) — Also Cyberpunk and 1980s, like Retrowave. 200 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2413050/)
4. [Slipstream](https://imho.run/games/732810/slipstream) — Also Music and Psychedelic, like Retrowave. 696 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/732810/)
5. [Neon Drive](https://imho.run/games/433910/neon-drive) — Also Music and Cyberpunk, like Retrowave. 856 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/433910/)
6. [Synthwave Burnout](https://imho.run/games/1693040/synthwave-burnout) — A frequent pick in Retrowave players' libraries, and another Action. 331 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1693040/)
7. [Razortron 2000](https://imho.run/games/539720/razortron-2000) — Also Music and 1980s, like Retrowave. 958 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/539720/)
8. [80's OVERDRIVE](https://imho.run/games/1381440/80-s-overdrive) — Shares traffic dodging with Retrowave. 225 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1381440/)
9. [Drift86](https://imho.run/games/1070580/drift86) — Also Racing, like Retrowave. 1,718 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1070580/)
10. [PalmRide](https://imho.run/games/1415320/palmride) — A frequent pick in Retrowave players' libraries, and another Indie. 97 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1415320/)
11. [Distance](https://imho.run/games/233610/distance) — Also Cyberpunk and Racing, like Retrowave. 4,167 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233610/)
12. [Horizon Chase Turbo](https://imho.run/games/389140/horizon-chase-turbo) — Also Racing, like Retrowave. 1,338 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/389140/)
13. [Lumines Arise](https://imho.run/games/2370000/lumines-arise) — Shares difficulty modes with Retrowave. 630 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2370000/)
14. [Hotline Miami](https://imho.run/games/219150/hotline-miami) — Also Psychedelic and 1980s, like Retrowave. 40,733 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/219150/)
15. [Old School Rally](https://imho.run/games/2824660/old-school-rally) — Shares car unlocking with Retrowave. 1,297 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2824660/)
16. [Dyad](https://imho.run/games/223450/dyad) — Also Music and Psychedelic, like Retrowave. 150 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/223450/)
17. [Super Woden GP 2](https://imho.run/games/2083210/super-woden-gp-2) — Also 1980s and Racing, like Retrowave. 504 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2083210/)
18. [Tetris® Effect: Connected](https://imho.run/games/1003590/tetris-effect-connected) — Also Music and Psychedelic, like Retrowave. 5,472 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1003590/)
19. [Waves](https://imho.run/games/107600/waves) — Also Psychedelic and Cyberpunk, like Retrowave. 884 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/107600/)
20. [AudioSurf](https://imho.run/games/12900/audiosurf) — Also Music, like Retrowave. 6,139 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/12900/)
21. [Rally Arcade Classics](https://imho.run/games/2837580/rally-arcade-classics) — Also 1980s and Racing, like Retrowave. 60 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2837580/)
22. [HUNTDOWN](https://imho.run/games/598550/huntdown) — Also Cyberpunk and 1980s, like Retrowave. 1,947 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/598550/)
23. [Formula Legends](https://imho.run/games/3194360/formula-legends) — Shares difficulty modes with Retrowave. 365 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3194360/)
24. [Music Racer](https://imho.run/games/893030/music-racer) — Also Music, like Retrowave. 872 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/893030/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1239690&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1239690&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1239690&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1239690
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1239690
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Retrowave

Retrowave is a racing simulation with action and endless-runner elements set against a synthwave-inspired 1980s aesthetic. Players navigate an endless neon highway in a collection of retro supercars, unlocking new vehicles as they progress while dodging traffic across multiple difficulty modes. The game supports online multiplayer racing, which reviewers highlight as adding significant replayability. Players describe the experience as chill and relaxing, noting the hypnotic quality of the endless drives through a nostalgic setting. The 2022 release from RewindApp costs $2.99 USD and holds a 95% positive rating from 4594 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1239690
- **Developer:** RewindApp
- **Publisher:** RewindApp
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual, Racing
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Online PvP, PvP, Family Sharing
- **Released:** May 6, 2022
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1239690/retrowave)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1239690&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1239690/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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