80's OVERDRIVE

An arcade racer with a generator for creating custom tracks

Insane Code · Released Nov 19, 2020

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 76% of 572
Recent reviews: Mixed; 68% of 25 in 30 days
Players: 2; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 5 years ago; Jul 3, 2021
Minimum PC: Compatible with OpenGL 3.x; 2 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is 80's OVERDRIVE?

This 2D racing game uses retro supercars and an ’80s arcade style. In career mode, you compete against rivals to unlock races and buy and upgrade cars. Time attack challenges you to drive as far as possible before time runs out.

For you if...

+you prefer short races that fit into brief breaks

Not for you if...

−you want realistic driving rather than arcade handling
−you want to compete directly against other players

What players say

76% of 572 reviews are positive · 68% of 25 in the last 30 days

Players praise the colorful pixel art and synthwave soundtrack. Complaints focus on repetitive races, grinding for upgrades, and traffic that changes lanes unpredictably.

Screenshots and trailer

80's OVERDRIVE system requirements

Minimum: Compatible with OpenGL 3.x, 2 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel® Core™ i3
Graphics: Compatible with OpenGL 3.x
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 300 MB available space

Does 80's OVERDRIVE have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does 80's OVERDRIVE 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
Achievements: 65
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does 80's OVERDRIVE 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