Crash Race drops you into a arcade challenge you can start in a couple of seconds. It leans on racing, so expect short rounds you can repeat. It works the same on desktop, tablet and phone, and your progress picks up where the game left it.
About Crash Race
Crash Race is an exciting online racing game that allows players to compete against each other in high-speed races. With stunning graphics and exhilarating gameplay, Crash Race is the perfect game for anyone who loves a good challenge.
How to play Crash Race
You can work the whole thing out by playing it. On desktop the arrow keys / WASD do the moving; the full mapping is in the table below. Landscape layout: give it the fullscreen button on desktop, or rotate your phone. There is no penalty for failing, so push a little harder than feels safe.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Arrow keys / WASD | Steer, accelerate and brake |
| Spacebar | Handbrake or nitro boost |
| R | Reset the car after a crash |
On mobile: Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
Why it is worth playing
The appeal here is the loop: a short round, a clear result, and an obvious idea about what to do differently next time. That is a rarer quality than it sounds.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Landscape layout with fullscreen support
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Racing gameplay — Throttle down and take the first place
- Added to our catalogue from a 2023 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Crash Race free to play?
It is free. There is no trial, no unlock and no sign-up wall on Crash Race — the page you are on is the whole thing.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No. Crash Race is an HTML5 game that runs inside the page itself. There is nothing to install, no plugin and no launcher — it loads like any other web page.
Can I play Crash Race on my phone?
Yes. Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
What are the controls for Crash Race?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Arrow keys / WASD — steer, accelerate and brake; Spacebar — handbrake or nitro boost; R — reset the car after a crash.
Can I play Crash Race fullscreen?
Yes — the button in the top-right corner of the player goes fullscreen, and Escape returns you to the page.
What kind of game is Crash Race?
Crash Race is a arcade game built around racing. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
