Astrolabe Games and Frozen Lake Gameshave announcedthat retro-styledOld School Rallyis releasing into Early Access on June 30, 2025.
If you asked me to tell you whereOld School Rallydraws its styling from, I’m not sure I could tell you beyond “the ‘90s.” It reminds me ofTop Gear Rally, but that had circuitous tracks rather than linear ones. It doesn’t really look much likeSega Rally Championship, which is generally what I think of when it comes to old school rally games.
Instead,Old School Rallyseems to be “old school” mostly in aesthetic, which it does rather convincingly. That’s what really drew me to it; I’m a sucker for the chunky polygons and unfiltered textures of the PS1 look. Beyond that, it looks like a capable racing title.
The Early Access release already has a lot of features under its belt, including time trial ghosts and racing wheel support. Frozen Lake has also made some tweaks and improvements based on feedback they gained from a recent demo.
The developer is aiming to have the Early Access period last less than a year. At launch, they say it’s a “robust experience with numerous cars and tracks to enjoy and various modes including Rally mode and Time Trial mode.” They’ll be adding more cars and tracks over time.
Old School Rallyreleases on Steam Early AccessJuly 19, 2024 on PC.
