Retro Highway

Name: Retro Highway
Rating: 4.5 (5418 reviews)
Author: Gearhead Games ApS

By: Gearhead Games ApS App

Arcade bike racing pixel fun!

Overview

Version:

1.2.6

Last updated: 2026-06-14

Ranking

#26,011 ▼ 58

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Hit the Retro Highway and return to the days of 8-bit blast processing and pure arcade fun. Retro Highway is a throwback mobile game blending the accessibility of modern titles with the high-skill challenge and charming aesthetics of old.

Features include 6 environments, a garage of 10+ bikes with upgrades to powerups, and the thrill of competing for global high scores. Enjoy stylish pixel art visuals and a chiptune soundtrack as you race, upgrade, and master the retro road.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Games Entertainment

By:

Gearhead Games ApS

Rating:

4.50

(5,418) 4 new ratings

Version:

1.2.6 Last updated: 2026-06-14

Version code:

886854647

Creation date:

2018-04-22

Compatible devices:

Size:

56.42MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-19

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 26,011 ▼ 58

Other rankings

#1 in If You Just Want to Drive

Other platforms

Retro Highway (v6.21.6.9)

22 5.00

(1)

Retro Highway - Bike Racer (v1.2.8)

802,000 4.55

(5,484)

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Developed by:

Gearhead Games ApS

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/retro-highway/id1163605498

Website:

https://gearheadgames.com/retrohighway/

User Reviews

Retro Highway is widely loved for its fun, retro arcade racing feel, charming 8-bit visuals, and fast, pick-up-and-play motion. Reviewers praise the art direction and nostalgia, with many calling it addictive in short sessions. However, intrusive ads, bugs/unlockable achievements on iOS, and level-design balance issues dampen the experience. A common plea is for more content—additional maps, bikes, upgrades—and more frequent updates to fix bugs and expand the experience.

Pros

Fun, engaging retro arcade racing gameplay
Nostalgic 8-bit/pixel visuals with strong art direction
Beautiful visuals and polished feel
Fast loading and quick play sessions

Cons

Excessive ads and ad rewards; players want an ad-free option
Achievement bugs and unclear/unlockable progress (especially on iOS)
Level-design/difficulty balance issues beyond the first level
Desire for more content: more maps, bikes, upgrades; updates

Recent reviews

To be honest, I used to really like this game. I played at 30 FPS for a more stable feel, enjoyed cruising at 230-ish in the bosozuko, and had finished the game, so I decided to update. What I didn't expect in this update was the sheer amount of new content, along with nerfs and removal of features. You no longer have a 30 FPS toggle, road obstacles provide disruption to the game's flow, rivals can be very annoying, and upgrades nerfed the performance of all cars. I am regretting updating to this new version, but I still deeply enjoy the main bones of this game. This is not written out of hate, but out of the feeling that the game has been tainted and turned into something else entirely. While I obviously appreciate the game still being worked on, I do not however enjoy how aggressive this rework was.

by wi*****, 2026-06-18

The new purchase buttons do work now and I enjoy the major update. I would also like a drop a suggestion which would be a cool synthwave themed world you could unlock and a new futuristic bike that could be called “The out runner”