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Aqua Moto Racing Utopia
Developer Zordix AB
Aqua Moto Racing Utopia let's you race through both big and small waves and make death defying stunts to get that much needed boost that let's you pass your friends on the final stretch. A fun-packed racer with interactive waves, split screen and online racing! From the Steam store page
116 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 8, 2026 · last updated Oct 9, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
76
LovedLoved
78 positive · 25 negative
95% range 67–83%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 78 | 25 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
82 of 111 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
75% recommend · 79 yes, 27 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 106 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mostly Positive (120 of 171 positive).
Some reviewers praise the water physics, visuals, and variety of tracks and modes. [1][2][3] A few players criticize the controls, AI behavior, and lack of arcade feel. [4][5][6]
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- [4]
If your looking for a water racer like Riptide but much better, then this is it. Decent enough arcade game for £15. Personally, I was hoping for an enhanced version of Wave Race 64 or Blue Storm(probably because plenty were saying it was a Wave Race successor). What I got is a kind of game you'd find in your local arcade with a full size Jet-Ski attached. Great for a few minutes fun with your mates. It just doesn't …
- [7]
I loved playing Wave Race on the gamecube and hoped to get a game in the spirit of wave race and i have not been disappointed. The pros: - Great summer holiday feeling with really nice fresh water - Could be a successor to Waverace Bluestorm, very similar feel but also feels fresh - Good wave physics, makes fun to dive in - Tons of modes incl. Freeride (like in Waverace :-) - Very intense gameplay with good weather …
- [16]
Great modern update to Wave Race 64! Ok this has nothing to do with WR64 officially but its obvious that game inspired this one. Forget 'Blue Storm', this game controls much better than that game and feels much closer to WR64 than that game ever did. The game is good. It has the feel of Wace race 64 but with much more tracks and obviously much better graphics. The control feels lovely to me, i was weaving around …
- [18]
TLTR It's easy to dismiss Aqua Moto Racing Utopia as generic based on the bad first impressions the controls can give, especially because we all expect it to control just like Wave Race 64. But that would be a mistake; even if it doesn't control as well as Wave Race 64, if you give it a chance and learn how to make sharper turns, you'll find a worthy spiritual sequel with great visuals and lots of content to keep …
- [1]
Great water racer! Thank you for making a really good water racing game. Positive: ^ water is beautiful ^ great track layout ^ varied environments with shortcuts ^ tough opponents ^ lots of game modes to chose from ^ good music and sound effects ^ no bugs found Negative: v no players online v too hard gold medals on some off shore tracks v no VR Overall: 8,5
Summarised from 34 of the 120 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Aqua Moto Racing Utopia talk about great water physics and wave effects; those who didn't talk about aggressive AI and bumper-car physics. Which matters more to you?
Reactions
60 of 116 · most liked firstI loved playing Wave Race on the gamecube and hoped to get a game in the spirit of wave race and i have not been disappointed. The pros: - Great summer holiday feeling with really nice fresh water - Could be a successor to Waverace Bluestorm, very similar feel but also feels fresh - Good wave physics, makes fun to dive in - Tons of modes incl. Freeride (like in Waverace :-) - Very intense gameplay with good weather effects - Graphics is from clean/functional (what i like) to really…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If your looking for a water racer like Riptide but much better, then this is it. Decent enough arcade game for £15. Personally, I was hoping for an enhanced version of Wave Race 64 or Blue Storm(probably because plenty were saying it was a Wave Race successor). What I got is a kind of game you'd find in your local arcade with a full size Jet-Ski attached. Great for a few minutes fun with your mates. It just doesn't feel like your interacting with the water in general, and in particular the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Important note for review: There are two types of personal water crafts (PWCs) in this game. Runabouts (the large sit-down type) and Skis (the nimble stand-up type). A review after 4 hours: Let's get the negatives out of the way first, because you're probably worried about them and decided to look at some reviews first. I was aware before buying this game that it had a reputation for aggressive AI, or in other words: opponents that like to ram you. Well that's not quite the case. The real…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Kills me to say it, but Aqua Moto Racing Utopia isn't really worth your money. It can look stunning at times, but that illusion is shattered by the way your character animates. There's nothing in the actual feel of the racing here to suggest that the rider (or the jet) is actually racing on water, despite everything else on the screen telling you otherwise. Everything is extremely rigid, and has no flow. There's no depth here, despite some valiant attempts at it. The trick system, too, is…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I almost didn't leave a review for Aqua Moto because ultimately I refunded the game due to being dissapointed with it, but I would like to recommend it with certain caveats, as even though I wasn't toally happy it may be what you're after. If you're looking for a modern WaveRace, then this is the closest thing I have found, by a long shot - don't consider the other options. The controls are tight and arcadey - the water has movement and variation, there are actual waves to contend with. The…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hello everybody, let`s have a look at this early access game from ZORDIX AB. AQUA MOTO RACING UTOPIA is an interesting game mix. It feels like WAVE RACE 64 and TONY HAWK SKATEBOARDING had a baby. Why? Thats what i want you to tell. AQUA MOTO RACING UTOPIA, lets call it AMRU from now on, is a Wave Race game. You know this fast Jet Skis they have in every Shark Movie? These are the stars in this game. So, after starting the game you can create a profile and design your own driver. And believe…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The visuals are passable, it got the vibe of an early PS2 game, but there's nothing particularly impressive about them. The overall presentation suffers badly due to the completely lifeless animations of the racers who actually play "bumper cars" instead of actually racing. As for the gameplay—it’s downright frustrating at times. especially freestyle mode. Controlling the jet ski feels clunky and punishing, and the unpredictable waves on certain tracks make races feel worse than they actually…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great water racer! Thank you for making a really good water racing game. Positive: ^ water is beautiful ^ great track layout ^ varied environments with shortcuts ^ tough opponents ^ lots of game modes to chose from ^ good music and sound effects ^ no bugs found Negative: v no players online v too hard gold medals on some off shore tracks v no VR Overall: 8,5
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A fast and fun advanced Wave Race + THPS arcade racer. I have been waiting for something like this for so long! Please, give this gem a chance :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this do not feel like wave race 64 or have the same fun-faktor ... water feels like a wall and you can not dive into it?! -> you can only steer left or right and you can NOT lean forward or backward to change the mass centre?! :( ...fail. can not explain it further yet ...but very disapointing, even for the low price. much potential ... but can NOT recommend it at this moment...
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have no idea what these positive reviews are talking about. This game is atrocious. Any bargain bin PS2 WaveRace clone is way better. I thought maybe it was just the Switch version that sucked so I checked this one too, once it was on sale super cheap--- oh boy it's bad.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its more of a simulation with weak turning. I think its a little too realistic, I was expecting more of an arcade experience. With games like Riptide 2 and Riptide GP: Renegade being such fun and arcade like, this one just feels sluggish to me. Its definitely more realistic than both Riptides, and considering the prices of both Riptides and HydroThunder in the windows store, this one is a tough sell unless 80% off. Sorry to sound so negative, but it you are like me and love arcade racers, this…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Aqua Moto Racing Utopia is surprisingly fun for those who like fast races on the water. The controls feel smooth and the variation in circuits keeps it interesting. Graphically it may not be groundbreaking but it gives a nice old-school impression, this together with the water and the speed ensure a nice gaming experience. The different locations offer nice variation, and the championships provide a nice sense of progress. Ideal against friends or for those who fancy a short, relaxing racing…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I got this game in Winter Sale and hoped that it was like the good old Nintendo Wave Race. I played it for like half an hour and was pretty disappointed: The setting and the races were just like Wave Race, but the handling wasn't at all, it was not that hard to control like Wave Race (except maybe for the big wave map "oil rig"). Another day I gave it another shot with 3 friends and i have to say that after I spent some time with it, I really enjoyed it and played the solo races afterwards as…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great modern update to Wave Race 64! Ok this has nothing to do with WR64 officially but its obvious that game inspired this one. Forget 'Blue Storm', this game controls much better than that game and feels much closer to WR64 than that game ever did. The game is good. It has the feel of Wace race 64 but with much more tracks and obviously much better graphics. The control feels lovely to me, i was weaving around those bouys and getting 'Great' scores on my first race!. If i'm being honest, i…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is more fun than I had expected. Its focus is arcade over sim. -About 9 settings/tracks with some small variations in them. -Some decent waves (you can feel a bit) and they/the water is visually appealing. -Solid controls and stunts for turbo. -I like that you have to brake often (althought its instant like on the road) so are not going full throttle all the time. -They have some jetski upgrades from 2 categories. -Its still in early access too, but no bugs were noticed. I will…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Whoa, wasn't expecting to go all the way and clear a run today, but here we are. It was on the base difficulty, though. Many more challenges to overcome, but perhaps another day 😅 I will return on Wednesday for more Aqua Moto Racing Utopia :) #VTuber #ENVTuber
positive · AI labelView post →Very nice game to have on the Steam deck.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It looks beautiful and runs great on my computer. It has a variety of courses, vehicles, and character customizations. The racing is intense and the stunts are fun. The wave physics are pretty nice too. Overall, it's a well-developed game that I'm sure I'll enjoy for a long time!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is simply amazing and quite similar to the old wave race series of games, but with more of everything. Solid gameplay mechanics with the simple concept of driving a jetski or a runabout model watercraft at sea and in canal races. It might be challenging at first, but a lot of fun and very addictive once you get the hang of it. All it brings makes it really stand out in the racing genre as special. Aqua Moto Racing Utopia gives you the option of playing two full blown career modes, a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hi everyone, It's surprisingly enjoyable in Aqua Moto Racing Utopia to figure out how to tackle the waves with the control stick. And use the other stick to perform stunts, both in the water while driving and in the air. It's great to see some up to date 2017 water graphics, a variety of high end jetskis lined up to chose from and beautiful real world settings. Each setting has custom music playing, which is pretty cool, instead of just one track over n' over. And the best of all is you don't…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I took the plunge! As a long-time fan of the Wave Race series, I recently picked up Aqua Moto Racing Utopia after reading numerous reviews commending how advanced and detailed the water physics are. After just an hour with the arcady simracer I can honestly say that I consider it my go-to racing title. The controls are phenomenal. The soundtrack and settings truly are top notch. Finding new racing lines feels great. The different weather settings are awesome, from rain to sunset. The venues…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just bought Insane, Stunt Mania, and finally this game for some racing game nostalgia. Now this game is very different from the others since it's a water racer. There are ten good looking exotic venues showing off a variety of styles. The waves keep the game fresh and fun as I have to adjust speed and direction all the time to master them. I like the huge amount of tracks and unlockable watercraft of different capabilities, some suited for top speed and some for sharp turns and freestyle…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is fun and different from other water racing games I tried before. You race hard against competitive computer-controlled riders and you perform stuns that would break your neck in real life to charge your turbo. The cool part is that waves are formed from the watercraft and you see and feel them which shows the programmers care about details. And there are a bunch of increasingly hard riders to beat. It's still a new game, thus the high price. I was fortunate to get it during a Steam…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I agree with Super Phillip, this is probably a Top-10 Game of the Year, for me too. I love arcade racers be it in water, mud or outer space. It's extremely expensive but if you look for competitive water racing it's the best option you have. The content is of high quality and there are lots of championships and other game modes. The realism, in particular the jetskis and how the character leans from side to side, is quite spot on. If you're serious about arcade racing and enjoy the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun little racing game. It's a bit unpolished (early access), but I haven't seen any game breaking issues. If the videos and screen shots makes you interested, you shuld give this a try.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm not going to go into insane details about why this game sucks, as I'm not a paid reviewer. I AM a gamer since the late 1970's. And this game just isn't fun. Jet Moto came out in the PS1 days and is infinitely more fun (granted not a 1:1 comparison given the futuristic jet bikes in that title). WaveRace hit during the N64 days and is more fun. Splashdown made a...splash on the PS2. And it was infinitely more fun. All those titles handled way better than this game. So it is boring. The…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →📆Schedule for week of 3/31 It's a week of all-new playthroughs, no fooling. Gonna make waves in Aqua Moto Racing Utopia, investigate The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog, and Die in the Dungeon... well, maybe not the last one 🌊🔎🎲 #VTuber #ENVTuber
neutral · AI labelView post →TLTR It's easy to dismiss Aqua Moto Racing Utopia as generic based on the bad first impressions the controls can give, especially because we all expect it to control just like Wave Race 64. But that would be a mistake; even if it doesn't control as well as Wave Race 64, if you give it a chance and learn how to make sharper turns, you'll find a worthy spiritual sequel with great visuals and lots of content to keep you busy for quite a while. Full review with tubular PRO TIPS from…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This was gifted to me by a dear friend. Gonna keep this short and sweet. PROS: -Jet skis feel nice to ride on, thanks to the nice physics engine -Tricks are easy to do and give nice boost -Handling for turns works nicely -Environments are detailed beautifully, with distinct themes even in multiple weather conditions CONS: -You are at the complete and total mercy of the physics engine on everything you do -The AI racers have twice the weight you do, and will easily shove you aside during turns…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is a bit rough in the beginning so the game doesn't give the best first impression. But once you manage to get through the first few championship and unlock some better watercrafts then the whole game gets so much better. It's definitely not perfect and it's not a game for everyone. But if you like racing which isn't super arcade-ish then this might be a game for you.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As someone whom has 6 jetskis standups and sitsown. (Kawasaki 550,650 kawasaki x-2 tigershark 770, Wet-Jet, Wet-Bike and also a hovercraft and ride frequently, i know what it feels like to ride irl. This game has a very similar feel especialy in 1st person view that puts you right behind the bars. A similar feel but easier than actualy riding. Others have compared this to wave race and its more like wave race 2.0! Even better and more to do. +great graphics +runs very well on an average to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just wanted to say that I really love this game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i know i only have a little time 6 attempts, and everyone else likes it . I have to confess more of a simmer and im older than most people here im sure but controlling it is sooo frustrating, i fix boats for a living and accounting for loose arcade feel to be the waves are strange in that instead of just up and down they twist you around and cause loss of aim at last momentr and times out on me I wish there was a mid choice besides yes or no...I dont recommend
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gave this a bash again today after it sitting in my library since early access. Have to say the commitment from the developer has paid off, the updates have improved the game. Issues with the mechanics of the game have been mostly ironed out. Might be a high price point, but if this is you're niche in the world of gaming, it sure is a pretty looking update of those jetski games from the 90's.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Omg love the game after the update! Haven't played much on my account but i have played with friends. The waves isn't as bothering anymore and the stunting challanges and stunting in general is much more fun! I recommend you to buy this game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Aqua Moto core gameplay is wrong Let me preface by saying that i have played and finished many racers, this one included. From its short campaign with different championships to the challenge mode. I think ive seen and understood it well enough to state this: Aqua Moto is a poorly realized racer that focuses on aspects that are the antithesis of fun and challenge It obvious delivers at a lower budget level, a polished and consistent title, but that would be an extra over its gameplay.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's back onto the open waters for the freestyle division. Time to show off my no-cost outfits... wait, what do you mean not that kind of freestyle? :p Aqua Moto Racing Utopia continues tonight at 9 PM EDT 🌊 Check out the stream at www.twitch.tv/azuregale #VTuber #ENVTuber
neutral · AI labelView post →📆Schedule for week of 4/7 Forgot I had some big commitments this weekend, so there's only two streams this week. We'll continue Aqua Moto Racing Utopia on Wednesday, and return inland to go through Botany Manor on Friday 🌊🏡 #VTuber #ENVTuber
neutral · AI labelView post →This game is literally unplayable. In the 35 years I've been playing video games, I've never seen such pitiful AI. As I often say, following a tutorial on YouTube isn't enough to make a game. If you like Racing games, come and discover what's available on steam. https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45184569-SeniGaming-Racing/
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Raced in deep water. Jumped a high wave before the finish line (WEE! I CAN FLY!). Smashed my face right on the sign! Fun! Some cosmetic items are locked behind the dead online mode, though. And as far as I've seen, there's no man-eating shark to spice things up. (Yes. Every racing game should have man-eating sharks, even Gran Turismo.)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This looks, plays, and sounds exactly like an arcade game from the late 90s. The soundtrack is super cheesy, consisting mainly of really low budget electronic techno-style music (the sort of thing you heard blaring across every arcade centre back then), but whilst I could live with that, the reason I soon refunded this was due to an unforgivably bad UI mixed with one of the worst control schemes I've ever encountered (right up there with Lego Worlds!). It sucked the fun right out of it for me…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Aqua Moto Racing Utopia strikes a good balance between realism and arcade-like controls, with the interactive water system providing a lot of replayability and unpredictability.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Couldn't have made this game any better myself! 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is fun. The physics could be better but game is still early. Handles are good but water physics are lacking (think GTA water physics). Very much like Wave Race 64. It was one of my favorites as a kid. Playing this now sure beats playing Wave Race 64 on a emulator!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like this game. Im trying to.get my other friends playing it to since it would be a lot of fun to play many friends. I get a funny feeling of playing mariocart but on water. But i have encountered some bugs that needs a fix. But since it is early axcess i can overlook this. But i sometime think that the waves make a little to big of an impact on my steering, it would be better if there where obvious parts with waves and some parts with almost nothing. Today i would rekommend this game,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you've ever played Waverace Blue Storm, which is a worse version of Waverace because the physics aren't as good? Well, this is a worse version of that game. It's not so bad that I wouldn't recommend it. I forgot how much I paid but it definitely feels like an under $10 game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We grew all the plants and saw the story through. Botany Manor is a cute little puzzle game. Glad I got to it before it left Game Pass 😅 No stream this weekend as I am tending to commitments. I will return on Wednesday for more Aqua Moto Racing Utopia :) #VTuber #ENVTuber
neutral · AI labelView post →Surprised by mostly positive steam score for this, because its truly bad game. Graphics looks okay but there is nothing breathtaking about it and presentation is ruined absolutely wooden animations for racers. Gameplay is abysmal. Controlling your jet ski is tough and ungrateful challenge, waves on some levels just making race a constant gamble - am i going to fly into some sign while riding a wave or maybe i wont crash? AI is crazy, there is 8 participants in every race (it’s too much…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We're exiting the city nightlife for a jetski getaway! Gonna be racing in these waves. Who's ready to make a splash? :o Aqua Moto Racing Utopia begins tonight at 9 PM EDT 🌊 Check out the stream at www.twitch.tv/azuregale #VTuber #ENVTuber
neutral · AI labelView post →"Aqua Moto Racing Utopia" is a horrible racing game with awful physics and AI. You could borderline call it fun because you might laugh with how bad it is. Maaaybe with a controller it would had been 1% more playable but especially on a keyboard it's atrocious. Inexplicable bad turns, unstable physics, opponents that will keep throwing you off, borderline possible stunts. I ended up quitting the tutorial from how absurd this game is to try the races and just give up there. It's not bad enough…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've been a Wave Race 64 speedrun since the 90s. I'm always looking for new games to scratch that itch. I've had this game on my wishlist for years hoping to snag a deal, but no luck. One weekend, I decided to bite the bullet. It was like riding a bike. After trying the tutorial for 30 seconds with keyboard, I plugged in an xbox controller and never looked back. Just by the menus and feel, this is the natural way to play the game. Use the default vehicles, I swept all the championships first…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I bought this game 11/28/2020, the bundle with sled moto was 10 bucks... both games are pretty fun, but the main reason I bought this was to play online against other humans... That being said, I have yet to see anyone else playing this online. I have waited in the lobby for a while and no one showed up, the only players in the room were AI.. I would be pretty angry had I paid close to 30 bucks for this bundle...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you're looking for a modern Wave Race, this is exactly it. Good graphics, fun gameplay, diverse tracks and, hey, it's a jet-ski racer, a genre that isn't really common these days.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wave Race 64 at 60+ FPS, and up to 8 racers. Great nostalgic fun.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thanks for a gr8 game! I felt just as happy as my avatar rider's crazy celebration when winning my first cup. Man, I've been looking for a racer like this for ages. It's soo cool to ride a Jetski. If you're still developing the game, please add some more parkour moments, you know, like more things to jump on and slide on. Thanks!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →5/10 its ok + tricks - one of the levels has a jank map and was never properly telling me what place i was in. finished 1st and it said i was in 2nd place.... + local co-op would get on sale
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →its modern waverace
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For the price tag (I paid less than $1 USD), it’s good enough. I love Wave Race 64; this one doesn’t have the same level of quality and care, but it delivers 5–7 hours of good — and somewhat frustrating — fun. Aside from some races resembling a gladiator arena (or a Destruction Derby-style arena), where every CPU opponent forgets about racing forward and just tries to take you out, it’s all good. The graphics are very solid for their time (some tracks are even gorgeous). What I didn’t…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It seemed like an okay pass on Waverace… until I went back and played Waverace. That laid bare how soulless and bland this game is. Janky physics don’t help. Get it if you’re itching for more water sport, it’s passable. Otherwise go back to OG. Barely a thumbs up, if you’re in the right mood.
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