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Retrowave 2

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

Should you play it?

Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, '80s supercars speeding down an endless highway... Welcome to the world of Retrowave!

What works
  • Strong retro-futuristic synthwave atmosphere
  • Extensive car customization and tuning
  • Relaxing and accessible gameplay
  • Good soundtrack with option to add own music
  • Affordable price and casual-friendly
Things to keep in mind
  • Limited number of maps and repetitive environments
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Some technical bugs and ui issues
  • Gameplay can feel shallow and repetitive
  • Inconsistent damage and collision mechanics

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • FEMINAZI: The Triggering

  • The Polynomial - Space of the music

  • GLONK

  • Retrowave

  • Miniland Adventure

  • Gourdlets

  • Behind Glass: Aquarium Simulator

  • Indoorlands

  • YOU ARE THE MONSTER
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • GLONK

  • Miniland Adventure

  • Behind Glass: Aquarium Simulator
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Retrowave 2: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Thrill, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Idle, Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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