PalmRide

Retro arcade driving where staying on the road is the challenge

Pixelbois · Released Sep 16, 2021

Reviews: Very Positive; 87% of 125
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Oct 18, 2022
Minimum PC: Integrated should work; 4 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is PalmRide?

PalmRide is an arcade driving game set across city streets, mountains, and beaches styled after the 1980s. You steer past reckless drivers, police cars, and obstacles such as giant balls, with different mechanics in each area. RAD GUY mode lets you see other players' drives and compete for leaderboard positions.

For you if...

+you want a casual game for short play sessions

Not for you if...

−you want traditional races with a clear finish line

What players say

87% of 125 reviews are positive

Players praise the soundtrack and visual style. The most common complaint is that repeatedly dodging traffic becomes monotonous.

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PalmRide system requirements

Minimum: Integrated should work, 4 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7/ Linux
Processor: Any CPU released after 2011
Graphics: Intel Integrated graphics should work
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 512 MB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does PalmRide have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode.

Does PalmRide run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Achievements: 44
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does PalmRide 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