What are the controls in Excite Bike?

Usually arrow keys or WASD on desktop, with space or shift for boost or brake. On phones, on-screen buttons or tilt steering. The start screen lists the bindings.

Can I play on a phone?

Yes. Most racing games here include touch controls. A tablet gives a bit more room for the on-screen pedals and steering.

Does it save my unlocked cars or tracks?

Often, in your browser on the same device. There is no account, so progress does not carry to another phone or computer.

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Excite Bike

Race in this very unique retro-styled game and unlock the new levels by winning the race or either.

4.3

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Runs in your browser · no download

Category: Racing
Score: 4.3
Device: Mobile + Desktop
Access: Free Play
Controls: Touch + Keyboard
Type: HTML5 Game

The guide

Overview

Race in this very unique retro-styled game and unlock the new levels by winning the race or either be a second runner up or a third runner up. Mix of old video game style and new mobile game.

What it's like to play

Racing games start with a countdown and a line of opponents, and from there it is all about the next corner. You accelerate, brake a fraction late, drift wide, recover. Position changes constantly. A single race takes two or three minutes, and a session is usually a run of them, each one a slightly cleaner line than the last. The finish line arrives before you are ready for it.

How to play

1Check the controls on the start screen. Arrow keys or WASD steer and accelerate on desktop; tilt or on-screen pedals on phones.
2Brake before a corner, not in it, and turn in smoothly. Jerky steering costs more time than slow entry speed.
3Follow the racing line the other cars take on your first lap, then start cutting it closer.
4Use boosts on straights where you can hold them, not mid-corner where you will lose control.

Features

Free to play, nothing to install, no account needed
Loads in the browser tab and opens full screen when you press Play
Plays best with the phone turned sideways or on a wider screen
Touch controls on phones and tablets, mouse and keyboard on a computer
Listed under Racing

Why it's worth a go

Excite Bike is a clean hit of speed with no setup. It runs free in a browser tab, needs no download or login, and a race lasts a few minutes. The learning curve is gentle at first and gets steep, which keeps a session interesting well past the first few races.

Who it's for

Suits anyone who likes cars and speed, from children who can steer with arrow keys to adults chasing a lap time. Fans of kart racers and arcade driving games will feel at home.

FAQs

What are the controls in Excite Bike?: Usually arrow keys or WASD on desktop, with space or shift for boost or brake. On phones, on-screen buttons or tilt steering. The start screen lists the bindings.
Can I play on a phone?: Yes. Most racing games here include touch controls. A tablet gives a bit more room for the on-screen pedals and steering.
Does it save my unlocked cars or tracks?: Often, in your browser on the same device. There is no account, so progress does not carry to another phone or computer.