Redout: Enhanced Edition

How I Discovered It I first came across Redout: Enhanced Edition while searching for high-speed futuristic racers reminiscent of the classics I grew up with. I had spent countless hours with the Wipeout series on PlayStation and later with FAST RMX on Nintendo Switch. Naturally, discovering a game that followed in the footsteps of those adrenaline-fueled experiences immediately caught my attention. Redout promised blistering speed, neon-soaked tracks, and a demanding skill ceiling, and I was eager to dive into something that could recapture the thrill of anti-gravity racing.

Gameplay Redout delivers a fast, precision-based racing experience where mastering the controls is just as important as raw velocity. Learning how to steer with subtle, consecutive taps on both joysticks becomes essential, especially during brutally sharp turns where simply holding the stick to one side won’t be enough. The game also requires you to tilt your ship, especially during loops and steep inclines. Failing to angle the craft properly leads to scraping the track surface, lowering your speed dramatically and costing precious seconds. This skill-based design creates a constant feeling of tension and momentum, one that rewards reflexes and accurate input.

If normal difficulty feels overwhelming, switching to novice is a perfectly valid option, particularly if you are jumping straight into quick races rather than spending time in the career mode. The learning curve can be steep for newcomers, but patience pays off as you grow familiar with handling, air-braking, boosting, and avoiding deadly collisions that could destroy your ship.

Visuals The visual style is striking and energetic, filled with vibrant colors, sharp lighting, and detailed particle effects. Surfaces reflect light as though they were smooth glass, giving each track an impressive sense of realism despite the game’s abstract, polygonal aesthetic. The sense of speed is exhilarating, and the fluidity never breaks, even when racing at extreme velocity.

Each environment stands out with its own personality. From scorching deserts to futuristic cityscapes, frozen tundras, glowing caverns, and atmospheric ruins, every location offers a thematic blend of nature and advanced technology. The weather effects deserve special mention: rain, sandstorms, fog, and snow all impact visibility and add layers of immersion and challenge.

Sound and Music The soundtrack drives the experience forward with energy and rhythm. Fast-paced electronic music pairs perfectly with the game’s high-speed focus, and sound design enhances immersion through engine hums, boost effects, and environmental audio cues. Weather events and surface interactions are well represented, making races feel grounded despite their futuristic setting.

Controls Precision defines the controls. Steering, strafing, pitching, and boosting each play critical roles. Managing these inputs simultaneously may seem intimidating at first, but the layout is intuitive once learned. Mastery is key: maintaining control in tight corners, stabilizing your ship during jumps, and using boosts effectively all contribute to the enormous depth of the gameplay.

Steam Deck Performance I played Redout: Enhanced Edition entirely on the Steam Deck, and the game performed exceptionally well. There were no noticeable frame drops, even when streaming with OBS running in the background. The handheld handles the game beautifully without requiring additional modifications.

If desired, Proton Experimental can be enabled, though the native performance was already flawless. The Deck’s screen highlights the vibrant visuals, and the controls feel precise and comfortable. Stability is excellent, and battery usage remains reasonable for such a fast-paced title.

This section is particularly important because Steam Deck’s “Verified” labels aren’t always reliable. Many supposedly verified games struggle during late-game scenarios, while others labeled unsupported run perfectly at 60 FPS with no tweaks or fixable issues. Part of my work when reviewing games is verifying the accuracy of these Steam Deck labels and informing players whether a given title truly performs well on the hardware. Redout is one of those games that works without trouble and is completely playable on Steam Deck.

Redout: Enhanced Edition is a superb anti-gravity racer that captures the heart-pounding excitement of classics like Wipeout and FAST RMX while standing tall on its own merits. With excellent visuals, exhilarating speed, and flawless Steam Deck performance, it is a must-play for fans of futuristic racing games.