Midnight Driver

Arcade street racing on winding Japanese mountain roads at night

Kawaru Games · Released Dec 20, 2021

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 71% of 151
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Jan 6, 2022
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 1650; 8 GB RAM · 0.6 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Midnight Driver?

This arcade racer takes place on Japanese mountain roads, with 14 cars and four locations. You drive uphill, downhill, circuit, and point-to-point routes, either alone or in online sessions for up to four players.

For you if...

+you want straightforward racing rather than a detailed simulation
+you enjoy casual drives with a small group of friends

Not for you if...

−you want computer-controlled opponents for solo races
−you want to customize your cars

What players say

71% of 151 reviews are positive

Players praise the handling and track design. Recent reviews complain about empty multiplayer sessions, missing steering wheel support, and years without updates.

Screenshots and trailer

Midnight Driver system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1650, 8 GB RAM, 0.6 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 8.1 64-Bit, Windows 10 64-Bit
Processor: 4 core CPU
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 or better
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 600 MB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Midnight Driver have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online; PvP online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Midnight Driver run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Midnight Driver use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam