Synth Racer is a browser-based arcade game that runs instantly, with nothing to install. The core of it is racing and car. No account, no install and no plugins — just the game in a browser tab.
About Synth Racer
Race at speed through a synth wave city and collect as many coins as possible for a high score. Don't crash into obstacles otherwise you might crash your car!
How to play Synth Racer
You can work the whole thing out by playing it. 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. If a round goes badly, restart — attempts are cheap and it is usually the fastest way to improve.
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.
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
- Car gameplay — Anything with four wheels and an engine
- Added to our catalogue from a 2023 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Synth Racer free to play?
Yes. Synth Racer 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. Synth Racer 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 Synth Racer 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 Synth Racer?
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 Synth Racer 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 Synth Racer?
Synth Racer is a arcade game built around racing and car. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
