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Retrowave World

Open-world driving and exploration across neon-lit, retro-futuristic 1980s worlds

RewindApp · Released May 10, 2024 · Early Access

ActionAdventureIndieMassively MultiplayerRacingSimulation

Early Access, no updates for over a year

Reviews
Mostly Positive
73% of 431
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
2
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Nov 1, 2024
Minimum PC
HD 7730
6 GB RAM · 19 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Retrowave World?

An Early Access driving sandbox set in an idealized, futuristic 1980s, with first- and third-person views. You explore several worlds on foot or by car, make deliveries for cash, customize vehicles, buy income-generating property, and play arcade games.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy wandering without needing a constant stream of objectives
  • +you want to explore alone or drive with friends

Not for you if...

  • −you want a guided, story-focused campaign

What players say

73% of 431 reviews are positive

Players praise the synthwave soundtrack, retro scenery, and relaxed cruising. Complaints focus on activities running out quickly and a prolonged lack of updates, with recent reviewers describing the project as apparently abandoned.

Screenshots and trailer

Retrowave World screenshot 1

Retrowave World system requirements

Minimum: HD 7730, 6 GB RAM, 19 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7/8/10/11 - 64bits
Processor
AMD FX 4350 or Equivalent, Intel Core i3 6300 or Equivalent
Graphics
AMD Radeon™ HD 7730, NVIDIA GeForce® GT 640
Memory
6 GB RAM
Storage
19 GB available space
Notes
Sunglasses and leather jacket are recommended.

Recommended

Storage
19 MB available space
Notes
Sunglasses and leather jacket are recommended.

Does Retrowave World have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: PvP online; MMO. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Retrowave World run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

  • Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
89
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, German, Czech, Hungarian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Italian, Bulgarian, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Indonesian, Korean, Norwegian, Romanian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Catalan.

Does Retrowave World 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

Tags

5 DLC available.

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