Zigzag Racing is a free arcade game you can play right here in your browser. Think racing, car and bike & moto — that is the shape of it. You can jump in for two minutes or lose an hour to it; either works.
About Zigzag Racing
Zigzag Racing Bike is a free online game that challenges players to race against each other in a fast-paced, competitive environment. Zigzag Racing Online is a fast-paced game that will put your driving skills to the test. You'll need to be quick and accurate to win, so practice your reactions and aim before you race!
How to play Zigzag Racing
The opening minute doubles as the tutorial. Keep a hand on the arrow keys / WASD; everything else is listed in the controls table. The game runs in portrait, so on a phone you can play one-handed, and on desktop it stays centred rather than stretched out of shape. Most players get the hang of it inside two or three attempts.
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 directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
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. It earns the replay rather than demanding it.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Portrait layout, comfortable one-handed on mobile
- 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
- Bike & Moto gameplay — Two wheels, big air, harder landings
- Added to our catalogue from a 2022 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Zigzag Racing free to play?
Yes. Zigzag Racing 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 download, no installer, no plugin. Zigzag Racing is HTML5, so the browser plays it directly.
Can I play Zigzag Racing on my phone?
Yes — mobile is fully supported. Tap and swipe directly on the screen. The game is built for portrait, so you can play one-handed without rotating your phone.
What are the controls for Zigzag Racing?
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 Zigzag Racing fullscreen?
There is a fullscreen control in the top-right of the player. Press Escape when you want the page back.
What kind of game is Zigzag Racing?
Zigzag Racing is a arcade game built around racing, car and bike & moto. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
