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New Retro Arcade: Neon

A virtual arcade built around your own retro game collection

Digital Cybercherries · Released Aug 1, 2016

ActionAdventureCasualIndieRacingSimulationSports

Reviews
Mostly Positive
78% of 629
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
8 years ago
Feb 19, 2018
Minimum PC
GTX 970
8 GB RAM · 5 GB disk
Full requirements

What is New Retro Arcade: Neon?

This emulator frontend lets you set up virtual arcade cabinets, console cartridges, and handheld games using ROM files you supply yourself. You can play with or without a VR headset, and built-in minigames include bowling, air hockey, and skeeball.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy customizing and tinkering with a personal arcade

Not for you if...

  • −you want online multiplayer for your emulated games

What players say

78% of 629 reviews are positive

Players praise the recreated arcade atmosphere. Recent reviewers complain about difficult setup, bugs, crashes, and controller compatibility problems, with several describing developer support as absent.

Screenshots and trailer

New Retro Arcade: Neon screenshot 1

New Retro Arcade: Neon system requirements

Minimum: GTX 970, 8 GB RAM, 5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Intel i5-4590
Graphics
NVIDIA GTX 970
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
5 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
New Retro Arcade Neon supports non-VR, as well as all VR headsets, however motion controllers are recommended for the optimum gameplay experience.

Recommended

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Intel i7-4770
Graphics
NVIDIA GTX 980
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
5 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
New Retro Arcade Neon supports non-VR, as well as all VR headsets, however motion controllers are recommended for the optimum gameplay experience.

Does New Retro Arcade: Neon have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online and split-screen; PvP online and split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does New Retro Arcade: Neon 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
21
Steam features
Family Sharing, VR
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does New Retro Arcade: Neon 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

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