Underplayed Gems

Hobby Horse: First Ride (2026)

Hobby Horse: First Ride cover
Developer
Games Incubator
Publisher
Games Incubator, PlayWay S.A.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Racing, Simulation, Free To Play
Rating
4.4 of 5, 72 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 49 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A lighthearted, whimsical simulation of crafting a hobby horse and training through obstacle courses at your own pace.

free to playcasualwhimsicalimaginativelightheartedtrainingatmospheric

What players say

Players praise the original concept, finding a surprisingly addictive speedrunning and drifting game. The customization system impacts gameplay, forcing players to use certain sticks for specific tracks. Controls are a point of division, described as both intuitive and a catastrophe, with some noting keyboard steering feels unresponsive and that the game can cause motion sickness.

Screenshots

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