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Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved

App ID 8400
App Type Game
Developer
Publisher Activision
Supported Systems
Last Changenumber 28969298
Last Record Update 13 May 2025 – 22:23:39 UTC ()
Release Date 18 June 2007 – 23:00:00 UTC ()

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsars.

Additional Information

Developer Bizarre Creations
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metacritic_score 76
NoServers Yes
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Publisher Activision
Store Release Date 7 March 2007 – 08:00:00 UTC ()
community_hub_visible Yes
Primary Genre Unknown Genre (0)
Store Genres Casual (4)
Steam Release Date 18 June 2007 – 23:00:00 UTC ()
Original Release Date 7 March 2007 – 08:00:00 UTC () (1173254400)
Store Asset Modification Time 25 September 2014 – 20:20:49 UTC () (1411676449)
review_score 8
review_percentage 90
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
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  • SteamOS:
  • This game runs successfully on SteamOS
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  • category: Verified
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • test_timestamp: 19 March 2022 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 251921
  • configuration:
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    requires_manual_keyboard_invoke0
    requires_non_controller_launcher_nav0
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    small_text0
    requires_internet_for_setup0
    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
    recommended_runtimeproton-stable
    requires_h2640
    requires_voice_files0
    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
    hdr_support0
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Germany
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First seen on SteamDB 20 March 2013 – 07:42:15 UTC (), in changelist #196282

Supported Languages

1 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English Yes

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  • 3 players right now
  • 7 24-hour peak
  • 75 all-time peak 1 December 2012
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  • 2,048 followers
  • 949 positive reviews
  • 98 negative reviews
  • 90.64% positive reviews

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  • 0 viewers right now
  • 0 24-hour peak
  • 1,312 all-time peak
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  • 😎 Very Positive
  • 85.63% SteamDB Rating
  • 949 90.6% positive reviews
  • 98 9.4% negative reviews

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How many players are playing Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved right now on Steam?

Steam player counter indicates there are currently 3 players live playing Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved on Steam.

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved had an all-time peak of 75 concurrent players on 1 December 2012.

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