Retrograde Arena on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

Quick menu

Retrograde Arena is a multiplayer twin stick shooter where bullets don’t kill. Use weapons, physics, and your Drone to push, pull, and blast your foes into deadly surroundings in this skill-based shooter action title that redefines physics-based action.

Retrograde Arena is a bullet hell, twin stick shooter and shoot 'em up game developed by Freemergency and published by Neon Doctrine.
Released on May 28th 2020 is available only on Windows in 6 languages: English, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.

It has received 515 reviews of which 485 were positive and 30 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. 😎

The game is free to play on Steam.


The Steam community has classified Retrograde Arena into these genres:

Media & Screenshots

Get an in-depth look at Retrograde Arena through various videos and screenshots.

System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Pentium G4560
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD 4600
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 300 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: For Low Settings, 720p, 30 fps

User reviews & Ratings

Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.

July 2020
Diep.io, but with a twist...
Expand the review
June 2020
Amazing game - was refunded without a refund request, unable to repurchase the game on the steam store :(
Expand the review
June 2020
well the game was awsome until me and my girlfriend were refunded for no reason without asking. so we would like our game back please. even though it was released it doesnt offer it on the store page anymore again.
Expand the review

Similar games

View all
State of Anarchy: Master of Mayhem Prepare for bullet hell action and crazy driving! Your town is on fire, anarchy reigns the streets, aliens rampage in the sky! Grab your gun and join the fun!

Similarity 77%
Price 1.99€
Rating 7.9
Release 31 Mar 2017
WOWOWOW KORONE BOX A hololive fangame featuring Inugami Korone of hololive GAMERS! Collect as many Korone Boxes as possible while contending with an endless onslaught of enemies and bosses using whatever weapons you happen to pick up!

Similarity 75%
Price Free to play
Rating 8.6
Release 12 Apr 2024
CYGNI: All Guns Blazing An unrelenting onslaught of eye-popping visuals, ear bursting soundscapes and mind-melting action makes CYGNI the vanguard for the next generation of shoot-em ups. Outgunned, outmanned and out on your own, plunge into a sky full of hell in a last-ditch battle for survival.

Similarity 74%
Price -67% 9.89€
Rating 6.3
Release 05 Aug 2024
Chippy Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.

Similarity 72%
Price 12.49€
Rating 8.7
Release 14 Jun 2019
Waves Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

Similarity 72%
Price Free to play
Rating 9.0
Release 16 Nov 2011
Crimzon Clover World EXplosion Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.

Similarity 67%
Price 19.50€
Rating 8.9
Release 06 Dec 2021
Nex Machina Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.

Similarity 65%
Price -96% 0.90€
Rating 8.3
Release 20 Jun 2017
Cygnus Enterprises Action RPG Shooter with Base Management elements, featuring AI NPCs. Take charge of an abandoned outpost, explore a lush alien planet, battle fierce creatures, gather resources, and upgrade your base as you develop your character and bring dozens of distinct weapons to bear.

Similarity 65%
Price -77% 4.63€
Rating 6.6
Release 19 Dec 2023
Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter!

Similarity 65%
Price 14.99€
Rating 8.5
Release 25 Nov 2014
東方催狐譚 ~ Servants of Harvest Wish Set off on a journey to an autumnal paradise in this bountiful Touhou vertical Bullethell Shmup fan game made by overseas fans!

Similarity 65%
Price Free to play
Rating 8.9
Release 03 Aug 2020
Assault Android Cactus+ Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.

Similarity 64%
Price 16.79€
Rating 9.0
Release 23 Sep 2015
Sky Force Anniversary Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.

Similarity 63%
Price 9.99€
Rating 8.8
Release 29 Apr 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Retrograde Arena is free to play on Steam.

Retrograde Arena is not on sale because is already free to play on Steam.

Retrograde Arena received 485 positive votes out of a total of 515 achieving a rating of 8.74.
😎

Retrograde Arena was developed by Freemergency and published by Neon Doctrine.

Retrograde Arena is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Retrograde Arena is not playable on MacOS.

Retrograde Arena is not playable on Linux.

Retrograde Arena offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

Retrograde Arena offers both Co-op and PvP modes.

There are 3 DLCs available for Retrograde Arena. Explore additional content available for Retrograde Arena on Steam.

Retrograde Arena does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Retrograde Arena supports Remote Play Together. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.

Retrograde Arena does not currently support Steam Family Sharing.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Retrograde Arena.

Data sources

The information presented on this page is sourced from reliable APIs to ensure accuracy and relevance. We utilize the Steam API to gather data on game details, including titles, descriptions, prices, and user reviews. This allows us to provide you with the most up-to-date information directly from the Steam platform.

Additionally, we incorporate data from the SteamSpy API, which offers insights into game sales and player statistics. This helps us present a comprehensive view of each game's popularity and performance within the gaming community.

Last Updates
Steam data 14 June 2025 15:04
SteamSpy data 10 June 2025 18:49
Steam price 14 June 2025 15:04
Steam reviews 14 June 2025 21:45

If you'd like to dive deeper into the details about Retrograde Arena, we invite you to check out a few dedicated websites that offer extensive information and insights. These platforms provide valuable data, analysis, and user-generated reports to enhance your understanding of the game and its performance.

  • SteamDB - A comprehensive database of everything on Steam about Retrograde Arena
  • SteamCharts - Analysis of Retrograde Arena concurrent players on Steam
  • ProtonDB - Crowdsourced reports on Linux and Steam Deck Retrograde Arena compatibility
Retrograde Arena
8.7
485
30
Game modes
Multiplayer
Online players
0
Developer
Freemergency
Publisher
Neon Doctrine
Release 28 May 2020
Platforms
Remote Play