This neon-lit racing game turns speed into a soothing experience. 74% of players keep coming back, even after 25 hours, drawn by its vibrant synthwave aesthetic and laid-back thrills.
What it's about: L'autoroute perdue vous attend pour vous emmener au-delà de l'horizon. Détendez-vous et laissez les sons de la synthwave vous ouvrir la voie dans le royaume du néon - un monde d'imagination et de fantaisie ravivées, plus réel que la réalité elle-même.
In-game
« Racing with a neon aesthetic, a sense of speed, and a fusion with the road is addictive. It's a great way to relax and enjoy driving. »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played« An easy race with achievements and eye-popping graphics. Earn money on the first level »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played« nice style and super addictiv gameplay. »👍 anonymous review · 26 h played« These are simple racing games, nothing special. But the atmosphere is incredibly captivating and doesn't let go. A little graphics improvement, some smarter opponents, and the game would be fantastic. I highly recommend it for the price. »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played« A relaxing arcade driving game with a great synthwave atmosphere. The neon visuals and soundtrack work really well together making every drive enjoyable. A good choice if you like simple gameplay and retro vibes. »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played« Synthwave Burnout captures the spirit of classic 80s sci-fi with its neon-soaked visuals, smooth arcade driving, and an immersive synthwave soundtrack that makes every ride feel like a scene from a retro-futuristic movie. »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Pathetic synthwave parody. Graphics are cheap asset store trash, audio is two looped tracks. Dev, did you even launch this? An embarrassment, not a game. »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played1« It's boring and monotonous. You just drive in a straight line, and the music gets boring quickly. There's almost no gameplay. After 15 minutes, I wanted to turn it off. »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« Broken physics, blurry graphics, cars flying off. Raw trash, money wasted! »👎 anonymous review · 7 h played« I paid $1 for this game and it wasn't worth it. Is it pretty? Yes. That's where the quality ends. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« A game that was full of errors and unplayable, it was still necessary to attempt to improve it. »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« A strange but atmospheric cyberpunk. I liked that instead of a weapon - a sword. The plot is clever, but it adds charm. In places boring, but the overall impression is good. »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
In players' words
« Racing with a neon aesthetic, a sense of speed, and a fusion with the road is addictive. It's a great way to relax and enjoy driving. »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played« Pathetic synthwave parody. Graphics are cheap asset store trash, audio is two looped tracks. Dev, did you even launch this? An embarrassment, not a game. »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played1« An easy race with achievements and eye-popping graphics. Earn money on the first level »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played« It's boring and monotonous. You just drive in a straight line, and the music gets boring quickly. There's almost no gameplay. After 15 minutes, I wanted to turn it off. »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« nice style and super addictiv gameplay. »👍 anonymous review · 26 h played« Broken physics, blurry graphics, cars flying off. Raw trash, money wasted! »👎 anonymous review · 7 h played« These are simple racing games, nothing special. But the atmosphere is incredibly captivating and doesn't let go. A little graphics improvement, some smarter opponents, and the game would be fantastic. I highly recommend it for the price. »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played« I paid $1 for this game and it wasn't worth it. Is it pretty? Yes. That's where the quality ends. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« A relaxing arcade driving game with a great synthwave atmosphere. The neon visuals and soundtrack work really well together making every drive enjoyable. A good choice if you like simple gameplay and retro vibes. »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played« A game that was full of errors and unplayable, it was still necessary to attempt to improve it. »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« Synthwave Burnout captures the spirit of classic 80s sci-fi with its neon-soaked visuals, smooth arcade driving, and an immersive synthwave soundtrack that makes every ride feel like a scene from a retro-futuristic movie. »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played« A strange but atmospheric cyberpunk. I liked that instead of a weapon - a sword. The plot is clever, but it adds charm. In places boring, but the overall impression is good. »👍 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
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
62 % pos · n=86
Graphics / art
85 % pos · n=62
Audio / music
88 % pos · n=59
Value for money
22 % pos · n=9
Content / longevity
14 % pos · n=7
Story / writing
33 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
50 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
100 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
86
53
8
25
Graphics / art
62
53
0
9
Audio / music
59
52
0
7
Value for money
9
2
0
7
Content / longevity
7
1
1
5
Story / writing
3
1
0
2
Stability / bugs
2
1
0
1
Interface / UX
2
2
0
0
Multiplayer
2
0
0
2
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.5 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.9 h.
<2h
62 % (n=37)
2-10h
76 % (n=322)
10-25h
73 % (n=37)
>25h
80 % (n=5)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 5 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 9,7 % of players.
The atmosphere steals the show: 53 positive mentions out of 62 for graphics alone
Audio is a highlight players can’t stop praising: 52 positive mentions out of 59
Fun factor remains strong across all playtimes, peaking beyond 25 hours (80% positive)
Even the shortest sessions leave a smile: 62% positive among players under 2 hours
Weaknesses
Gameplay sparks mixed feelings: only 53 positive mentions out of 86, with 25 direct criticisms
Content leaves many wanting more: 5 negative mentions out of 7
Price draws fire: 7 negative mentions out of 9
Who is it for?
Fans of stylish, low-stakes racing who enjoy vibrant soundtracks and retro vibes will find a perfect match. Those chasing deep mechanics or endless progression may feel shortchanged.
Is Synthwave Burnout worth it in 2026?
Yes for the right audience, despite some caveats: 74% of 903 Steam reviews are positive (player score 72/100). Most-praised strength: The atmosphere steals the show. Current price: 19,99€.
Verdict
Synthwave Burnout delivers a visually and sonically stunning escape, but its core loop isn’t deep enough to satisfy everyone. A solid 74% approval proves its charm isn’t fading—yet its shortcomings hold it back from greatness.
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