Racing games you can play online for free
These are the racing games that are about beating someone to the line, as opposed to parking or drifting or stunts.
Most use the arrow keys or WASD, and several have on-screen controls for phones.
10 games, picked from this site’s own catalogue. Every one was checked on a phone, a tablet and a computer, and each says below which it suits.
1. Extreme Quad Bike Racing
Football & Sports. Works on phone, tablet and computer.
Extreme Quad Bike Racing is a fast 3D ATV racing game with 12 challenging levels and an endless mode.
Controls: A D or Left Right Arrow keys steer W Up Arrow or Right Ctrl nitro S Down Arrow or Space brake Mobile tilt to steer and use the on-screen nitro and brake buttons Mouse or touch…
2. Tug Pull Crash Challenge
Cars & Racing. Works on phone, tablet and computer.
Enter a tug-of-war arena where customized cars battle for control. Hold the accelerator to pull your rival toward dangerous crushers, manage engine heat, upgrade wheels and body parts, unlock…
Controls: Hold Space W Up Arrow or Right Arrow to pull You can also hold the left mouse button anywhere on the game area Release the key or mouse button to ease the engine Touch and hold the large…
3. Dirt Bike Racing Adventure
Football & Sports. Works on phone, tablet and computer.
Race across wild motocross tracks packed with steep hills, dangerous gaps, and challenging obstacles.
Controls: Use W or Up Arrow to accelerate S or Down Arrow to brake or reverse and A D or Left Right Arrow to balance the bike Press Left Shift for boost Use the mouse or touch controls…
4. Extreme Gear Shift Racing
Football & Sports. Works on phone, tablet and computer.
Extreme Gear Shift Racing is a 3D racing game focused on timing perfect gear shifts.
Controls: W or Up Arrow accelerate S or Down Arrow brake reverse A D or Left Right Arrow steer Space handbrake Shift boost Use the on-screen Shift button in the green zone for perfect gear changes plus…
5. Wiggly Worm Race
Football & Sports. Works on phone, tablet and computer.
Wiggly Worm Race is a simple and super fun racing game for kids! Pick your worm, tap your button as fast as you can, and be the first to cross the finish line.
Controls: Player 1 Arrow Keys Touch Right and Left Side Player 2 A & S Keys Player 3 V & B Keys Player 4 L &…
6. Apex Racer
Cars & Racing. Works on phone, tablet and computer.
Drive a fast race car on a 3D circuit and chase the perfect lap. Track your lap and sector times, beat your best, and unlock faster cars as you go.
Controls: Mouse click or tap to play…
7. Bikkings: brothers to valhalla
Cars & Racing. Works on phone, tablet and computer.
Vikings gave up on longships; hovercrafts get you to Valhalla faster. You and a crew of raiders on an island world with two ways to earn your seat at the table.
Controls: Move WASD Arrow keys or the on-screen joystick on mobile Board or exit the hovercraft E or tap Get On Board Get Down Shield Q or tap Shield Fire F or tap Fire Start a race or match then board…
8. Blacktop Police Chase
Cars & Racing. Works on phone, tablet and computer.
Blacktop Police Chase is a low-poly 3D getaway driving game set in a big open city with alleys, docks, parks, bridges and a monorail.
Controls: Drive Arrow Keys WASD ZQSD Brake Spacebar S Arrow Down Look back B Reset Right Shift Splitscreen menus are controlled with the keyboard On mobile the game uses on-screen…
9. Car Destruction King
Cars & Racing. Works on phone, tablet and computer.
A adrenaline-fueled 3D vehicular combat and derby arena game where power, speed, and total destruction reign supreme!
Controls: Mouse click or tap to play…
10. Car Evolution Game
Cars & Racing. Works on phone, tablet and computer.
Car Evolution is an exciting driving and upgrade adventure where every choice makes your car stronger and faster!
Controls: Mouse click or tap to play…
Tip. Take the inside of corners and brake before you turn, not during. That alone beats most computer drivers.