PalmRide
Released Sep 2021
PalmRide, the retrofuturistic fast-paced driving game inspired by classic games, and the modern outrun aesthetics. Drive through busy streets of the city, climb the tallest mountains, or just chill out on your way to the beach. Avoid obstacles and be the first in the leaderboard! Be the rad guy!
82% positive · 140 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $3.99
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Evaluation
PalmRide launched on September 16, 2021, and received a handful of patches and minor updates in the months following release. On October 24, 2022, the developer shipped a Steam Deck native port and stated their intention to bring the game to a more "final" state — this was the last substantive update to PalmRide itself.
On September 12, 2024, the developer posted a third-anniversary message explicitly acknowledging that the game has seen "minimal updates" since launch. Crucially, they confirmed that their active development focus has fully shifted to a sequel — **PalmRide: After Flight** (a separate Steam listing) — which was expected to release in 2025. The developer announced the sequel's Steam page in February 2024 and began building community around it, signaling that PalmRide (the original) has reached its final state.
There are no unreleased DLC entries, no announced roadmap for the original game, and no developer communications suggesting any further content is coming to PalmRide. The last meaningful update to the game was the Steam Deck port on October 24, 2022, and the developer's own words confirm the game has been in minimal-update mode since then. PalmRide is a complete, finished product.
Evidence
Developer's 3rd anniversary post explicitly states there have been 'minimal updates' since launch, and confirms active development has moved to the sequel PalmRide: After Flight, expected to release 'next year'.
Developer announces a separate Steam page for PalmRide: After Flight, a new game in the franchise, confirming the sequel is the current development focus rather than the original PalmRide.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Pixelbois
Achievements
44
Platform
Windows, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer
About this game
Remember those arcade games you used to play when you were a child? PalmRide brings those vibes back.
So, what exactly is PalmRide?
PalmRide is a driving game heavily inspired by classic games and the modern Outrun aesthetics. It's all about driving and chilling out in a world where everything is retro. On your way you will find things like: reckless drivers, police cars, arcade machine robots, tunnels that trigger your epilepsy, hills, giant balls, and many more. There are tons of surprises waiting for you! Just download the game and hop into the car!
The world!
It's all about atmosphere, from "Future Funk" city streets, to "Outrun/Synthwave" mountains, to 80s retro beaches. PalmRide has it all, everything you need for some nostalgia rides into the night.
Each place you'll visit has its own unique mechanics and visuals, so just drive and enjoy the ride!
Play against others!
Got bored of driving alone? Play the RAD GUY gamemode and compete against other players! See how they played and try to beat them!
Climb to the top of the leaderboard, and show the world who the best driver is! Be the rad guy! duh.

What are your waiting for?
Just hop into the car, and let's ride into the night!
So, what exactly is PalmRide?
PalmRide is a driving game heavily inspired by classic games and the modern Outrun aesthetics. It's all about driving and chilling out in a world where everything is retro. On your way you will find things like: reckless drivers, police cars, arcade machine robots, tunnels that trigger your epilepsy, hills, giant balls, and many more. There are tons of surprises waiting for you! Just download the game and hop into the car!
The world!
It's all about atmosphere, from "Future Funk" city streets, to "Outrun/Synthwave" mountains, to 80s retro beaches. PalmRide has it all, everything you need for some nostalgia rides into the night.
Each place you'll visit has its own unique mechanics and visuals, so just drive and enjoy the ride!
Play against others!
Got bored of driving alone? Play the RAD GUY gamemode and compete against other players! See how they played and try to beat them!
Climb to the top of the leaderboard, and show the world who the best driver is! Be the rad guy! duh.

What are your waiting for?
Just hop into the car, and let's ride into the night!
Last evaluated Jun 24, 2026
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