Underplayed Gems

Pretend Cars Racing (2023)

Pretend Cars Racing cover
Developer
Patricio Marin
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Racing
Rating
4.6 of 5, 42 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 58 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A fast-paced top-down racer that mixes arcade fun with simulation handling, challenging you to shave milliseconds off your lap times in split-screen or solo hot-lap mode.

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What players say

Players compare it to Micro Machines and old arcade racers. The game is fun in short bursts but has a physics model that takes getting used to, with cars understeering on throttle and oversteering off. Some find the AI too aggressive or cheating, while others praise the challenge. The leaderboards and time trials are a highlight.

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Screenshots

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