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Tokyo Wave Rush playtest
by Wave Rush
An aquatic racer where precision physics meets vibrant, stylized Japan in a sun-drenched tribute to the golden age of 90s arcade and console racing classics.
It's free to ask. The developer chooses who gets in.
- Access
- By request
- On playtest since
- Oct 20, 2026
- Planned release
- To be announced
- Developer
- Wave Rush
- Platforms
- Windows
- Players
- Multiplayer, PvP, Single-player, Split-screen PvP
- Languages
- English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
How to join the Tokyo Wave Rush playtest
- Open the game's Steam page with the Request access button. Sign in to Steam if it asks.
- Request access to the Tokyo Wave Rush playtest there. It's free and doesn't commit you to anything.
- The developer lets players in, often in batches, so it can take a while. Steam emails you when you're in, and the playtest appears in your library.
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How AI is used
Certain music tracks include AI-generated instrumental layers.
The developer's own words, from Steam.
About Tokyo Wave Rush
Tokyo Wave Rush is an arcade racer where vibrant, stylized Japan meets precision physics. Carve through dynamic water, outmaneuver rivals, and dominate the tides in a sun-drenched tribute to the golden age of arcade racing.
A LOVE LETTER TO 90s ARCADE RACERS
Step into a world of vibrant, stylized realism. Inspired by the "Blue Sky" aesthetics of 90s console and arcade legends, every race feels like a postcard from a Japanese summer vacation—complete with volumetric golden-hour lighting and shimmering, crystal-clear waters.
FLUID, SOULFUL PHYSICS
Experience water that doesn't just look beautiful but feels alive. A custom buoyancy system captures the rhythmic, satisfying "bounce" of classic wave racing, refined with modern precision for a smooth, flow-state experience. Animation is refined to give a game-feel that rivals the best in the genre.
CITY POP & NEON LIGHTS
Race to the pulse of a soundtrack that blends nostalgic city pop and smooth jazzy grooves. From the midday glare of coastal shrines to the soft glow of urban waterways at dusk, the atmosphere is designed to be as much of an escape as it is a competition.
A JOURNEY ACROSS STYLIZED JAPAN
Whether you’re weaving through the tight corridors of a metropolitan canal or navigating wide-open ocean sprints, the world is a tribute to the architecture and energy of iconic Japanese locales.
From the game's Steam page.
