More than a decade ago, I wrote about how one game I'd love to see remade was overhead driving title Tranz Am, which required you to survive a barren wasteland. And while it might look a lot more hectic, I'm definitely intrigued by the top-down survival car combat game Driveloop due in 2025 for the PC via Steam. Developed by indie studio Stunbyte, a new company apparently … [Read more...]
Turbo Sliders Unlimited Gets A Full Steam Release
After a fairly successful two years in Early Access, with a positive response and plenty of updates, Turbo Sliders Unlimited gets a full Steam Release. And there's a 15% discount until September 26th, so you can pick it up for £10.87, or £16.80 for the Deluxe Edition, which bundles six paint customisation packs wth the game. Developed by Finnish industry veteran Antti … [Read more...]
Super Woden GP 2 Launches For Consoles
Originally released for the PC in November 2023, Super Woden GP 2 launches for consoles, and is now available for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. The retro overhead racing sequel developed by ViJuDa includes more than 180 cars, and a range of circuits and rally stages to drive them on, along with local multiplayer for up to four … [Read more...]
Super Woden GP 2 Is Released On Steam
If you're a fan of the original overhead racing game by indie developer ViJuDa or fancy trying your hand at tarmac racing, rallying, endurance events and more, then it's good news as Super Woden GP 2 is released on Steam. It'll usually set you back £10.99, but it's reduced by 35% until November 17th, 2023, costing you £7.14. And there's plenty of content for that price, with … [Read more...]
Super Woden GP 2 Announced For November 18, 2023
After releasing a first isometric racing game in 2021, there's now a sequel on the way from ViJuDa, with Super Woden GP 2 announced for November 18, 2023. And the Spanish independent developer has ovehauled the experience with a rebuilt 3D physics system, which is one reason to upgrade if you're a fan of the original. Along with a selection of 180 cars from nine fictional … [Read more...]
Smells Like Burnt Rubber Demo Released On Steam
Coming from one-man indie developer Super Laser Freunde, you can try out a new overhead arcade racing game with the Smells Like Burnt Rubber demo now released on Steam. The demo includes a selection of two circuits and one group of vehicles, plus a training court to practice in. The first game from Super Laser Freunde, it's planned for a full release in 2023. And while … [Read more...]
Speedway Ringer Open Beta Is Available Now For Free
Overhead racing games have evolved a lot over recent years, as they allow smaller developers to provude titles with surprisingly detailed physics and handling. And that continues as the Speedway Ringer Open Beta is available now for free via Steam. Developer Bryan Blackford has wanted to develop a racing game for decades, and has made amazing progress to achieve his dream in … [Read more...]
Formula Bit Racing DX Launches On Consoles
Developed by Josep Monzonis Hernandez as 2Awesome Studios, isometric arcade racer Formula Bit Racing DX launches on consoles today, July 8th, 2022. It was originally released for the PC in February 2021 as Formula Bit Racing, but now comes to the PS4 and PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S and the Nintendo Switch under the new name. It's not the only racing game to take a … [Read more...]
Mechanic Battle Out On May 25th For Nintendo Switch
There's no shortage of overhead racing games available across PC and consoles at the moment. But something slightly different should arrive with Mechanic Battle out on May 25th for Nintendo Switch. It's been developed by independent Polish studio Cat-astrophe Games, and apparently mixes the top-down action with elements of mechanic simulators to offer a different experience … [Read more...]
You Suck At Parking Is Set For Release In 2022
One of the unexplored areas of driving in most games, You Suck At Parking is set for release in 2022. Developed by Happy Volcano, a demo is already available on Steam, but the launch has now been pushed back a little bit. It could be worth waiting for, as the overhead arcade driving game looks like it could offer plenty of fun as you race against the clock to stop in the … [Read more...]
Square Enix Share Top-Down Racer Circuit Superstars
When was the last time you enjoyed a really good overhead racing game? Well, Square Enix are hoping you'll give Circuit Superstars a try when it's released in 2020 for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC. The game has actually been in development for a while already, under the previous title of Apex Racing League. The rename presumably comes from the success … [Read more...]