Throttle Trace (2026)

Developer: Unordered Games
Publisher: MicroProse Software
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual, Indie, Racing, Simulation, Sports, Early Access
Rating: 4.9 of 5, 40 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A focused, restraint-heavy racing challenge where every corner is a quiet test of nerve and timing under minimalist controls.

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What players say

Players say the two-button racing works: you brake and accelerate while the car steers itself, and managing tires, weather and braking zones keeps it tense in longer races. They praise the track editor and career mode with driver contracts, note the five minute default races are too short, and report it runs fine on PC but struggles on Steam Deck.

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