Boat Racer (2025)

Developer: Dan Lavender
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Casual, Racing
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 14 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a short, frantic arcade race where you dodge and shoot hazards for better times.

arcadeyfast-pacedexplosiverepetitivecompetitivechaotictimedreplayable

What players say

Players describe Boat Racer as a free collection of three mini-games that offer quick, casual fun. The main racing mode features randomly generated obstacles and leaderboards, which players call addictive for chasing high scores. The main criticism is the awkward default aiming button for shooting, and some note the game lacks Chinese language support and achievements.

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