Retrowave 2

Retrowave 2

Steam Deck Verified

RewindApp · Racing · Aug 3, 2026

Reviews look positive, but there are only a few so far.

On sale at $3.74, but it has been as low as $3.49.

88%
Very Positive
449 player reviews
Low confidence · few reviews
Buy it if you like
  • Graphics: 33 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 25 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Audio: 22 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Bugs: 5 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
  • Performance: 4 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 449 player reviews · updated 2 days ago

What players think

The recurring themes across 163 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
50% of themes are praise33% are divided17% are caveats
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
Developed by RewindApp, this sequel enhances the original with improved graphics, new vehicles, and an expanded universe, all set to an electrifying 1980s-inspired soundtrack.
33 of 163 sampled reviews raised it
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
The gameplay emphasizes addictive, endless racing with a focus on visual and auditory immersion.
25 of 163 sampled reviews raised it
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
Developed by RewindApp, this sequel enhances the original with improved graphics, new vehicles, and an expanded universe, all set to an electrifying 1980s-inspired soundtrack.
22 of 163 sampled reviews raised it
Steam Deck
Players who bring up Steam Deck mostly praise it.
It is also verified as playable on the Steam Deck.
6 of 163 sampled reviews raised it
Story and characters
Players who bring up Story and characters mostly praise it.
Edit to all the above: The top voted review at the time of this writing is a negative one, and brings up good points against supporting the developer, but the only complaint I have about this is the "Early Access" label.
4 of 163 sampled reviews raised it
Optimization
Players who bring up Optimization mostly praise it.
The game is optimized for smooth performance across various systems, supporting full controller input and offering a stable experience without significant technical issues.
4 of 163 sampled reviews raised it

Theme by theme

Every theme is scored by what reviewers actually said about it, not just whether they recommended the game.

LovedMixedComplained about
Players love6 themes
Graphics33 reviews
Gameplay25 reviews
Audio22 reviews
Steam Deck6 reviews
Story and characters4 reviews
Optimization4 reviews
Divided opinion% still recommend
Interface8 reviews
50%
Controls5 reviews
80%
Multiplayer4 reviews
100%
Crashes4 reviews
50%
Players complain% still recommend
Bugs5 reviews
20%
Performance4 reviews
100%

Ranked by how many sampled reviews mention each topic. A topic sits in a column by what reviewers said about that topic; the percentage beside it is how many of them recommended the game anyway.

Should you buy it now?

Crit’s read on the price, from Steam price history.

On sale, not the lowest

Currently $3.74 (−25%). The lowest we've tracked is $3.49.

4 points recordedtoday · $3.74

The data behind the verdict

For the players who want the receipts.

Player review score
88%
Very Positive
Playing right now
Achievements
196
total to unlock
Rarest-achievement stats coming soon
Average playtime
Not tracked yet

We’ll surface hours-played once playtime ingestion ships.