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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7/8/10/11 - 64bits Processeur : AMD Athlon X2 2.8 GHZ, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHZ Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD Radeon HD 6450, Nvidia GeForce GT 460 Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Integrated

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7/8/10 - 64bits Processeur : Intel Core 2 Quad Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 570 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Your car's cassette player Notes supplémentaires : Sunglasses and leather jacket are recommended.

Retrowave

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Released May 6, 2022
sample: 472 reviews posted after launch (151 AI-classified)
89/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 15,367 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
2,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The game’s neon‑lit tracks and synth‑heavy soundtrack make every lap feel like a retro arcade dream. Since launch, 89% of the 472 sampled players rated it favorably, and the global Steam tally shows a 95% approval rating.

What it's about: Des néons, des palmiers, de la synthwave, des supercars des années 80 fonçant à toute vitesse sur une autoroute sans fin... Bienvenue dans le monde de la Retrowave !

In-game

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« Retrowave delivers exactly what the name promises: a hypnotic neon journey filled with smooth driving, atmospheric synthwave, and pure relaxation. Simple, stylish, and surprisingly meditative. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played1
« Theraputic. if you want to unalive yourself, play this for 20 min on cybercity and youll last another day »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played11
« You can drink in real life and drive into oncoming traffic in this game and you wont get in trouble for it! »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1
« Very enjoyable Retro driving game with nice music! Relatively easy achievements, only few achievements takes a lot of time and driving. Highly recommended! »
👍 anonymous review · 33 h played1
« Très addictif comme jeux mais parfois trop exigent sur certains points »
👍 anonymous review · 125 h played
« I'm loosing my mental health over trying to 100% it »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played
« Beau au premier coup d’œil mais digne d'un jeu pour smartphone. Cerise sur le gâteau, il s'agit d'un simple reskin d'un jeu Unity (Highwar Racer). »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« It looks cool and sounds great. However, it is just way to simple to hold my interest and the cool aesthetics can't hide the low-effort graphics for long. It looks like a bargain shelf pick up at Target from the early '00s »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« RewindApp are asset-flippers, intellectual property thieves and shovelware producers. All their games are rip-offs of their own previous games or of games by other developers, frequently both. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Simple arcade racer with nice visuals and music. Gameplay is not interesting enough to hook me. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Overwhelmingly Positive? Overwhelmingly boring. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Jeu très sympa si vous aimez rouler avec de la synthwave ! Un bon choix de voitures, de la bonne musique et la possibilité de modifier les véhicules pour les rendre plus performants. Plusieurs mode de jeux différents. Top ! »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played

In players' words

« Retrowave delivers exactly what the name promises: a hypnotic neon journey filled with smooth driving, atmospheric synthwave, and pure relaxation. Simple, stylish, and surprisingly meditative. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played1
« Beau au premier coup d’œil mais digne d'un jeu pour smartphone. Cerise sur le gâteau, il s'agit d'un simple reskin d'un jeu Unity (Highwar Racer). »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Theraputic. if you want to unalive yourself, play this for 20 min on cybercity and youll last another day »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played11
« It looks cool and sounds great. However, it is just way to simple to hold my interest and the cool aesthetics can't hide the low-effort graphics for long. It looks like a bargain shelf pick up at Target from the early '00s »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« You can drink in real life and drive into oncoming traffic in this game and you wont get in trouble for it! »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1
« RewindApp are asset-flippers, intellectual property thieves and shovelware producers. All their games are rip-offs of their own previous games or of games by other developers, frequently both. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Very enjoyable Retro driving game with nice music! Relatively easy achievements, only few achievements takes a lot of time and driving. Highly recommended! »
👍 anonymous review · 33 h played1
« Simple arcade racer with nice visuals and music. Gameplay is not interesting enough to hook me. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Très addictif comme jeux mais parfois trop exigent sur certains points »
👍 anonymous review · 125 h played
« Overwhelmingly Positive? Overwhelmingly boring. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« I'm loosing my mental health over trying to 100% it »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played
« Jeu très sympa si vous aimez rouler avec de la synthwave ! Un bon choix de voitures, de la bonne musique et la possibilité de modifier les véhicules pour les rendre plus performants. Plusieurs mode de jeux différents. Top ! »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
69 % pos · n=132
Audio / music
95 % pos · n=65
Graphics / art
92 % pos · n=60
Value for money
85 % pos · n=20
Content / longevity
60 % pos · n=15
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=11
Performance
75 % pos · n=8
Interface / UX
29 % pos · n=7
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay132911625
Audio / music656203
Graphics / art605505
Value for money201703
Content / longevity15924
Stability / bugs110011
Performance8602
Interface / UX7205
Multiplayer3003

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.3 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.2 h.

🪤 42 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
79 % (n=103)
2-10h
90 % (n=228)
10-25h
93 % (n=70)
>25h
94 % (n=71)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-8 pts) — reception has worsened
Nov 2022 : 100% positive100NovOct 2025 : 91% positive91OctNov 2025 : 98% positive98NovDec 2025 : 80% positive80DecJan 2026 : 90% positive90JanFeb 2026 : 83% positive83FebMar 2026 : 89% positive89MarApr 2026 : 85% positive85AprMay 2026 : 86% positive86MayJun 2026 : 93% positive93JunJul 2026 : 85% positive85Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

3,1 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 44 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 12,9 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay: 91 positive mentions out of 132
  • Audio: 62 positive mentions out of 65
  • Graphics: 55 positive mentions out of 60
  • Playtime >25h: 94% positive among 71 players
  • Price: 17 positive mentions out of 20

Weaknesses

  • Bugs: 11 negative mentions out of 11
  • UI: 5 negative mentions out of 7
  • Multiplayer: 3 negative mentions out of 3
  • Performance: 2 negative mentions out of 8

Who is it for?

Fans of retro racing and synth‑wave aesthetics will appreciate the arcade‑style fun, while those seeking deep multiplayer or a polished UI may find it lacking.

Is Retrowave worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 15,367 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. Current price: 2,99€.

Verdict

Retrowave delivers a polished, nostalgic racing experience with standout audio and visuals, but its lack of multiplayer and persistent bugs temper the overall experience. Its high approval rating and immersive atmosphere keep players engaged, especially those who enjoy short, chill sessions in vivid 80s‑style environments.

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