Plastic Battlegrounds vs Retrowave 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Plastic Battlegrounds wins 6 of 11 head-to-head metrics. Retrowave 2 is $2.18 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Plastic Battlegrounds | Retrowave 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 58 | 62 |
| Quality | 70 | 71 |
| Value | 73 | 82 |
| Popularity | 20 | 22 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.08 | $0.90 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.4% positive | 89.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2 | 2 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Plastic Battlegrounds | Retrowave 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 10, 2025 | December 5, 2024 |
| Developers | Simulated Minds | RewindApp |
| Publishers | Simulated Minds | RewindApp |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit Windows 10 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7 7700k / AMD Ryzen 7 3700x or greater | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia GTX 1070 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 15 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Plastic Battlegrounds or Retrowave 2?
Plastic Battlegrounds won the comparison against Retrowave 2 based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Plastic Battlegrounds worth buying over Retrowave 2?
Based on the metrics, Plastic Battlegrounds won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Retrowave 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:21 PM UTC