Retro War

Retro War

Madirex · July 17, 2020 · Action, Strategy, Action-Adventure, Wargame, 2D

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About Retro War

✦ AI summary

Retro War is a 2D shooting game where you pilot a ship through waves of obstacles and enemies to reach each level's destination. Battle unique bosses every five levels and collect power-ups along the way to gain the edge you need to survive.

Retro War is a 2D shooting videogame. In this game you must pilot a ship, dodge obstacles and enemy ships to finally reach your destination and move to the next level. The game has different popups (unique powers) with which you can gain an advantage. Every 5 levels you have to face a powerful boss.

Retro War — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Verified
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Jun 11, 2023
Retro War is a 2D shooting videogame.
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Recommended Feb 4, 2022
It's simple, but it works well for what it is, and most importantly.. it's "fun" to play! Even better yet, it's completely FREE! There is nothing wrong with retro indie games that deliver some level of entertainment at either a good value for your dollar or for free with no micro-transactions or advertisements that pop up all over your screen. And this game delivers the goods with absolutely no fuss. There's tons of bullets and enemies to dodge and blast away as you advance through the levels which increasingly get more and more challenging. I like it. Great job on your first game on Steam @ developer Madirex. ..Don't let the haters (and we know who they are) get you down or discourage you from doing or creating something that you love doing. There are plenty of haters out there who likely have never actually created anything in their life, so the only way they can find any self worth is to tear down other people and the fine things they create. it is definitely very sad, but it is a reality in the world that we live in. Never, ever let this kind of person tear down or destroy what you might be passionate about or enjoy doing. 8 out of 10. One of the better "free" ga…
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Recommended Sep 5, 2026
Enjoyed it more than I predicted.
Recommended Nov 17, 2025
Игра "Retro War" - это отличный способ окунуться в атмосферу классических аркадных шутеров, но с приятными современными улучшениями. Пиксельная графика вызывает ностальгию, а динамичный геймплей не дает заскучать. Управление простое и интуитивно понятное, что позволяет быстро освоиться и сразу же вступить в бой. Разнообразие врагов и оружия добавляет реиграбельности, а постепенно возрастающая сложность заставляет постоянно совершенствовать свои навыки. Особенно радует хорошо проработанный саундтрек, идеально дополняющий ретро-стилистику. Несмотря на свою простоту, игра предлагает довольно глубокую механику, требующую тактического мышления и умения быстро реагировать на меняющуюся ситуацию. Это не просто бездумная стрельба, здесь нужно думать, как лучше использовать имеющееся оружие и выбирать оптимальную позицию на поле боя. Единственным небольшим минусом можно считать излишнюю сложность в некоторых моментах, но это скорее мотивирует к улучшению, чем отталкивает от игры. В целом, "Retro War" - это качественный и увлекательный шутер, который понравится как поклонникам ретро-игр, так и тем, кто просто ищет динамичную и интересную игру на несколько вечеров.
Recommended Mar 6, 2023
[h1]Before I played Retro War, I had a small pp, no friends, no gf, depression, and no life. These things havent changed, but the game is pretty good[/h1]
Recommended Jul 7, 2022
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