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Synthwave Burnout

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Synthwave Burnout is a Action, Racing, Sports game from Whale Rock Games with a 73% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.

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Developer
Whale Rock Games
Release year
2025
Playtime
Varies by player
Price
$11.99
Review signal
73% positive
ActionRacingSportsSingle-playerWindowsIndie

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System requirementsMinimum and recommended specs

PC

Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 8, 10, 11 (x64)
Processor: Intel core i5-9xxx
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 6 GB available space
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10, 11 (x64)
Processor: Intel core i5-10xxx
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 1630
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 8 GB available space

From Steam reviews

Review notes

Synthwave Burnout is worth a closer look if you want cyberpunk, strong atmosphere, rhythm, and emotional story.

Best for players who want cyberpunk, strong atmosphere, emotional story, and rhythm.

cyberpunk

Setting

The game leans into neon, hacking, or corporate-dystopia texture.

strong-atmosphere

Tone

The mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.

rhythm

Play style

Timing actions to music or rhythm is part of the hook.

deckbuilding

Play style

Card choices, deck shape, and synergies matter.

emotional-story

Tone

The story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.

great-with-friends

Fit

It tends to be better when shared with friends.

Steam review snapshots

Synthwave Burnout delivers a focused, neon-soaked arcade ride that successfully channels 1980s retro-futurism into a compact, enjoyable package.
Cyberpunk
Controls are simple and approachable, which keeps the emphasis on flow and atmosphere rather than complex handling.
Strong Atmosphere
It's a good rhythm race.
Rhythm
The tracks are like moving wallpaper, and the cars hardly differ.
Emotional Story

Why it fits

Check it if you want action, racing filtered by single-player.

Who might skip it

Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.

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