Action · May 6, 2022
Retrowave (2022)
Retrowave (2022) scores 95% positive on Steam from 15.2k reviews, developed by RewindApp.
Retrowave (2022) is a Action title from RewindApp available on Windows. The title carries a 95% Steam positive rating across 15.2k reviews, 44 Steam achievements, and 100k–1M estimated owners — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Action category.
Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, ’80s supercars speeding down an endless highway… Welcome to the world of Retrowave! Listening to Synthwave / Retrowave most people have had this feeling of nostalgia for an era they didn’t know or that never existed. The Retrowave is very much inspired by the ’80s, but is mostly an idealized futuristic version of the ’80s. This game offers the player the unique experience of being immersed in this wonderful world for at least a few moments… In Retrowave you will first start with one car, then you will be able to upgrade it or buy other cars with the money earned at the end of each run. Race your car through different unique worlds! Watch out for other vehicles on the road (yes, even in the future there will be traffic). Retrowave offers above all a visual and sound experience that will delight fans of the genre and will surely make those who don’t know it yet discover this wonderful universe… Features: ■ No less than 22 cars! ■ More than 20 different universes! ■ 4 different game modes! ■ A unique retro-futuristic atmosphere! ■ More than 45 different synthwave musics! ■ Purchase system of car performance upgrades! ■ Purchase system of new colors and wheels ! ■ Addictive gameplay!
Release & Availability
| Release date | May 6, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Developer | RewindApp |
| Base price | $2.09 -30% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 4 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | [email protected] |
Release timeline
Retrowave launched on May 6, 2022.
Studio and publishing
The title was developed by RewindApp.
Platform support
Playable natively on Windows.
Packages & editions
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Reception & Reviews
Steam community score
Steam users rate Retrowave 95% positive across 15.2k reviews — categorised as Overwhelmingly Positive.
14.4k positive · 760 negative
Critic consensus
Critic reception data on Metacritic is limited for this post-2021 title — Steam user reviews are the primary reception signal.
Curator & community recommendations
Steam curators and players have issued 13.6k recommendations for this title.
Gameplay Profile
Genres
- Action
- Casual
- Indie
- Racing
- Simulation
Community tag consensus
- Racing · 162
- 1980s · 125
- Indie · 123
- Casual · 117
- Retro · 116
- Simulation · 104
- Action · 100
- Music · 77
- Relaxing · 73
- Cyberpunk · 71
- 1990's · 58
- Great Soundtrack · 53
Playtime profile
Community average playtime is 3 hours, with a median of 2 hours — a brief (under 5 hours) commitment.
Steam achievements
The title ships with 44 Steam achievements to unlock.
Languages supported
Interface / subtitles: English, Simplified Chinese, Russian, French, Traditional Chinese, Polish, Romanian, Turkish, Hungarian, Portuguese – Brazil, Czech, Spanish – Spain.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Retrowave released?
Retrowave was released on May 6, 2022 by RewindApp.
Is Retrowave worth playing?
Based on 15.2k Steam reviews, Retrowave holds a 95% positive rating (Overwhelmingly Positive) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.
What platforms does Retrowave support?
Retrowave runs natively on Windows.
How much does Retrowave cost?
Base price on Steam is $2.09 (before seasonal discounts).