01 / TRACKS
Loops & ramps
Loops, ramps and jumps across open countryside. Mind the cows — and the traffic.
Retro Drivin' · Free arcade stunt driving game in your browser
Floor it. Hit the loop. Don't miss the checkpoint.
A love letter to the late-’80s arcade stunt racers: low-poly roads, impossible loops, ramps and a manual gearbox, built for the web.
PLAYFree · No download · Runs in your browser
What is Retro Drivin’?
Retro Drivin’ is a free arcade stunt driving game that you play in your web browser, with nothing to download or install. You drive a sports car along low-poly roads full of loops, ramps, jumps and traffic, and you have to reach each checkpoint before the clock runs out.
It is made for anyone who likes quick, skill-based arcade driving: you can play with the keyboard or a gamepad on a computer, or tilt your phone to steer. It was created by Javier Verón, an independent developer from Argentina.
A WORLD IN 3D
A fully 3D world to drive through
Real-time 3D with a low-poly look: rolling hills, pine forests, villages and street lamps all the way to the horizon. Watch the sky go from bright midday to a burning sunset to a starry night, and switch on the headlights when it gets dark.
UNDER THE HOOD
Everything you loved about the arcade
02 / WEATHER
Day, dusk & night
Race in daylight, at sunset or after dark. When the sun goes down, flip on the headlights.
03 / ENGINE
Manual gearbox
Watch the RPM bar, shift up at the right moment and keep it in the green. Or leave it on automatic.
04 / CLOCK
Stages & checkpoints
Beat the clock stage by stage. Wiped out? Press R to jump back to the last checkpoint.
05 / RACE
Race rivals
Line up on the grid against computer drivers at different difficulty levels and fight for the podium.
06 / EDITOR
Track editor
Build your own tracks, test them with an automatic driver, and share them as a file.
07 / GHOST
Best-lap ghost
Race against a ghost of your best run and shave off the next tenth of a second.
08 / ANYWHERE
Desktop & phone
Keyboard, gamepad or touch controls with gyroscope steering. In English and Spanish.
HOW TO PLAY
How to play and controls
Drive to each checkpoint before time runs out. Get there and you gain extra seconds; run out of time and the run is over. On a computer you can remap every key in the menu.
Keyboard
| Accelerate | ↑ or Numpad 8 |
| Brake / reverse | ↓ or Numpad 5 |
| Steer | ← → or Numpad 4 / 6 |
| Shift up / down (manual gearbox) | Q / A |
| Handbrake | Space |
| Headlights · high beams · horn | L · F (hold) · H |
| Change camera | C |
| Reset at the last checkpoint | R |
Phone
- Hold the phone sideways and tilt it left and right to steer (gyroscope), or switch to on-screen buttons.
- Touch buttons for gas, brake and gears sit at the edges of the screen.
- Tap the reset button to return to the last checkpoint.
SCREENSHOTS
Straight from the track
VALLEY BY DAY 
SUNSET ON THE CIRCUIT 
NIGHT DRIVE 
SPEED CIRCUIT
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Retro Drivin’ free?
Yes. The game is completely free to play. Donations are optional and voluntary.
Do I have to download or install anything?
No. It runs directly in your web browser. Just press Play.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. It runs on phones and tablets with on-screen buttons or by tilting the phone to steer. Hold it in landscape for the best view.
How do I change gears?
Use Q to shift up and A to shift down. You can also pick the automatic gearbox in the menu under Controls.
Can I play with a gamepad?
Yes, gamepads are supported on desktop alongside the keyboard.
Can I make my own tracks?
Yes. The built-in track editor lets you build a track, test it with an automatic driver and save it.
Who makes Retro Drivin’?
It is made by Javier Verón, an independent developer from Argentina. You can follow him on Instagram at @javierverondev.
SUPPORT THE PROJECT
Keep the engine running
Retro Drivin’ is an indie game made by one developer. If you enjoy it, a donation helps pay for new tracks, new cars and hosting. Donations are optional and the game stays free.
Donate $3,000 ARS with Mercado Pago
Donate USD 3 with PayPal
Fixed amount, completely voluntary. Thanks for the fuel!