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Racing Game Ideas

Speed, a rival and one thing that makes the track yours. Here are 10 racing game ideas you can build today, each ready to play in a few minutes.

Shopping Cart Grand Prix

Race shopping carts through a supermarket at closing time.

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Paper Karts

Kart racing on paper tracks drawn by a kid.

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Snowmobile Drift

Drift snowmobiles down an arctic mountain.

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Canyon Rally

A time-trial rally through desert canyons with checkpoints.

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Bathtub Boats

Race toy boats in a bathtub full of bubbles and rubber ducks.

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Office Chairs

Race rolling office chairs through an empty office at night.

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Slot Cars

Race slot cars on a track you build yourself.

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Sky Gliders

Glide between floating islands, catching updrafts to stay ahead.

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Tractor Pull

Upgrade a tractor to pull heavier and heavier loads.

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Marble Race

Pick a marble, then change the track to help it win.

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What makes a good racing game

Three things to keep in mind, whichever idea you pick.

A rival to beat

A ghost of your best lap or one rival car makes every race tense.

Drift feels good

Speed through corners is the reward; make holding a drift worth it.

Short tracks

Quick laps you can learn by heart, then shave seconds off.

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Questions, answered

Yes. They're free to use in any engine, for fun or to sell. You don't need to credit us.

Yes. Press Build this on any idea and sign up free. Pixelfork designs the racing game, writes the code, makes the art and tests it, and you play it a few minutes later.

The first playable version takes a few minutes. Then you grow it by chatting: new levels, enemies, sounds or a whole new twist.

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