Rat Racer

Rat Racer is a physics-based car simulation in which real-time physics shapes how you drive, collide, jump and spin. Its driving model takes time to learn, with tracks designed as open sandboxes where you can drive anywhere the car’s physics allow.

Driving and recovery

You can start slowly to learn how the car reacts, then increase your speed over subsequent laps. Driving too aggressively can throw the driver out of the car, and neglecting the engine can cause it to catch fire; in either case, you must wait a few seconds. If the car gets stuck, staying still for a few seconds respawns it.

In the air, releasing the throttle can make landings safer. If the car jumps with a slight rotation, align its front wheels with its direction of travel. When it spins, using the handbrake at each ground contact may reduce speed and help keep the driver in the car. Some cars use a freewheel system, so releasing the throttle does not slow them down; you need to brake.

Unpredictable races

Random events make each race different. AI drivers can miss checkpoints, engines can fail, and boxes on the road contain random items that may or may not be safe to hit. The drone-like camera can sometimes point at awkward angles, and track obstructions can hide your car for a few seconds. Tracks have no bounds, so watch the edges or try to push an opponent toward them.

Planned race content

The planned release includes 8 race tracks and 8 cars. An Early Access release is described as including 1 car and 1 track.