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
Getting started takes about ten seconds. Load the game above and it fills the player in landscape. On desktop use the fullscreen button for the largest possible view; on a phone, turn the device sideways. Restarting is instant, so there is no cost to experimenting.
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
Crash Race does one thing and does it properly. There is no bloat around the edges, which is exactly what you want from a browser game.
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?
Yes. Crash Race is completely free and runs in your browser. There is no purchase, no subscription and no account needed — open the page and play.
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. Use the fullscreen button in the top-right of the game player to expand it to the whole screen, and press Escape to come back out.
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.
