Steel Racer (2023)

Developer: lightUP
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Racing, Sports
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 60 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A pixel-art arcade racer with snappy controls and a customizable difficulty curve that feels like a polished throwback to the 16-bit era.

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What players say

Players say Steel Racer is a short and easy arcade racer, finishing in about four hours. The challenge is low, reviewers rarely need to brake or feel threatened by opponents, and some found the lack of difficulty boring. Fans appreciate the retro pixel visuals and soundtrack, though the game crashed for a few, especially on pause or continue.

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