Can I Run Retrowave?
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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | AMD Radeon HD 6450, Nvidia GeForce GT 460 | GeForce GTX 570 | Detecting... |
| CPU | AMD Athlon X2 2.8 GHZ, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHZ | Intel Core 2 Quad | Detecting... |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 4 GB | 2 GB | — |
| DirectX | — | — | — |
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About
Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, '80s supercars speeding down an endless highway... Welcome to the world of Retrowave!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run Retrowave on my PC?
To run Retrowave you need at least a GeForce GT 460 or a Radeon HD 6450, plus 4 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce GTX 570, plus 4 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for Retrowave?
Retrowave minimum requirements: GPU: AMD Radeon HD 6450, Nvidia GeForce GT 460, CPU: AMD Athlon X2 2.8 GHZ, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHZ, RAM: 4 GB, Storage: 4 GB.
What are the recommended specs for Retrowave?
Retrowave recommended specs: GPU: GeForce GTX 570, CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad, RAM: 4 GB, Storage: 2 GB.
How many GB is Retrowave?
Retrowave requires at least 4 GB of free storage for installation, with 2 GB recommended to account for updates and DLC. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run Retrowave?
We don't have a confirmed GPU score for Retrowave, but a GTX 1650 is an entry-level card from 2019 — it can usually run older or lightweight titles at 1080p low. Run the free CanIRun.gg check to see exactly where your PC lands.
Is Retrowave CPU or GPU intensive?
Retrowave does not expose a confirmed GPU tier in our database, so we cannot say definitively whether it is CPU or GPU bound. As a rule of thumb, most modern 3D titles lean GPU-heavy at 1080p and above.
Can Steam Deck run Retrowave?
Unfortunately, Retrowave is currently marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and determined it does not work properly on the device due to compatibility issues.
How many players can run Retrowave?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the recommended GPU for Retrowave. We match every card in the survey against our GPU benchmark scores; the ones we identify add up to 82.6% of the survey, and the math runs on that part. It only measures the graphics card, not the CPU or RAM.
