Underplayed Gems

Hot Lap League: Deluxe Edition (2022)

Hot Lap League: Deluxe Edition cover
Developer
Ultimate Studio
Genres
Action, Racing, Simulation, Sports
Rating
4.0 of 5, 178 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

You feel the pressure of each perfect lap as you drift and launch through gravity-defying tracks with no assists, racing against your own ghost.

arcadefast-pacedprecisecompetitivescore attackdrivingasynchronous multiplayer

What players say

Players compare it to Trackmania but note it lacks a track editor and PVP, focusing purely on time trials against ghosts. The drifting mechanics are satisfying and the controls are solid, though customization is locked behind a slow grind and the game no longer receives updates.

Screenshots

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