Formula Retro Racing

Retro arcade racing with checkpoint timers and destructible cars

Repixel8 · Released May 14, 2020

Reviews: Mixed; 68% of 85
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Nov 23, 2021
Minimum PC: –; not published

What is Formula Retro Racing?

A low-poly racing game with eight tracks of varying difficulty. You chase personal bests and compete for lap and race-time records on online leaderboards, with an Eliminator mode alongside the checkpoint races.

For you if...

+you prefer fast arcade handling over realistic driving simulation
+you want four-player races on the same screen

Not for you if...

−you want a large selection of tracks

What players say

68% of 85 reviews are positive

Players praise the soundtrack and the resemblance to Virtua Racing. Older reviews criticize imprecise controls and unreliable collision physics.

Screenshots and trailer

Formula Retro Racing system requirements

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Formula Retro Racing?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10

Does Formula Retro Racing have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP split-screen. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Formula Retro Racing run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Formula Retro Racing use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam