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Retrowave

Retrowave

Traffic provides the immediate decisions; music and scenery provide the reason to keep cruising.

The core drive is endless traffic avoidance, with a multiplayer mode available as well.

What makes it fun

  1. Thread the gap

    Passing close to traffic earns a near miss bonus. Picking a gap you can clear without crashing gives each stretch of straight road a decision to make.

  2. Cruise to the soundtrack

    Weave through traffic on neon highways or beside a sunset sea, accompanied by synthwave and a VHS style screen effect. Each course gives the straight road a different view.

Game details

As of Oct 29, 2026
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Positive reviews
96% Overwhelmingly Positive13,725 reviews · all languages
Price (United States)
US$2.99On sale for US$2.09 as of Oct 29, 2026 (30% off)
Playtime at review
1.9 hoursMedian at the time of review (based on 100 helpful reviews)
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Release date
May 7, 2022
Developer
RewindApp
Languages
English, Simplified Chinese / 13 languages total

A typical run

Run earnings buy upgrades or another car.

Players describe looking for a gap in traffic and trying to keep the run alive without a crash.

Passing close to other cars without colliding can earn a near-miss bonus.

A car in traffic with a score display (Retrowave, via Steam)
A car in traffic with a score display (Retrowave, via Steam)

Core systems

Traffic and a bonus display (Retrowave, via Steam)
Traffic and a bonus display (Retrowave, via Steam)

What sets it apart

Reviewers value settling into the soundtrack and a stylised highway rather than reaching a dramatic finish.

Learning curve and difficulty

Traffic dodging can become more demanding when you choose a faster, more intense run.

Builds and playstyles

Reviewers enjoyed buying, improving or personalising cars as a small goal between drives.

A car with a VHS plate (Retrowave, via Steam)
A car with a VHS plate (Retrowave, via Steam)

What players like

A simple drive offers a way to unwind between more demanding activities.

The music gives each drive much of its appeal.

The retro-futuristic scenery is a reason to keep driving.

Buying or personalising cars gives another small goal.

Different modes provide ways to vary a casual session.

Faster traffic dodging can become a focused reaction challenge.

Common complaints

The traffic-dodging loop can become repetitive.

Completing achievements demands sustained repetition.

Car contact or close-pass detection sometimes felt inconsistent.

A sunset seen from the driver's seat (Retrowave, via Steam)
A sunset seen from the driver's seat (Retrowave, via Steam)

Who it’s for

For players who want an uncomplicated drive wrapped in synthwave atmosphere.

Who might not enjoy it

If you need frequent new mechanics or route changes, the repeated traffic-dodging loop may feel thin.

Cars on a straight road (Retrowave, via Steam)
Cars on a straight road (Retrowave, via Steam)

FAQ

Is completion the same as a relaxed evening drive?
Steam achievements include goals for repeated runs and earnings. Reviewers describe completing them as more repetitive than a casual visit.

These impressions are based on 100 Steam reviews sorted by “Most Helpful.” They do not represent the views of all buyers.

Image: Retrowave on Steam