Retrowave does not list co-op on Steam; it has PvP, Single-player too.

Does Retrowave have PvP?

Yes, Retrowave has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Retrowave to play together?

Yes. Retrowave is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.

How many people play Retrowave?

About 18 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is Retrowave multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — PvP. Retrowave is a racing sim game released in 2022, 95% positive on Steam (15,207 reviews), with 18 playing right now. $2.99 on Steam.

PvPSingle-player tooDriving · Racing sim

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

How Retrowave plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Not listed on Steam
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Yes
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
Single-player mode: Yes
Controller: Full controller support

Steam's own category list for the game, as of 2026-09-09. "Not listed" means the store page does not claim that mode; community mods or Remote Play can still add it.

Steam tags: Racing, 1980s, Indie, Casual, Retro, Simulation, Action, Music

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Quick answers

Is Retrowave co-op?: Retrowave does not list co-op on Steam; it has PvP, Single-player too.
Does Retrowave have PvP?: Yes, Retrowave has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Retrowave to play together?: Yes. Retrowave is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.
How many people play Retrowave?: About 18 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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