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Hotshot Racing

Retro arcade racer with cops, robbers, and exploding cars

Sumo Digital Ltd, Lucky Mountain Games · Published by Curve Games · Released Sep 10, 2020

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Reviews
Mostly Positive
77% of 2,400
Recent reviews
Very Positive
80% of 10 in 30 days
Players
8
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
5 years ago
Nov 24, 2020
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 770
4 GB RAM · 8 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Hotshot Racing?

Race across coastal, jungle, alpine, and desert circuits, drifting through turns and drafting behind rivals to build speed boosts. Grand Prix and Time Trial sit alongside modes with different rules. You can race solo, in four-player split-screen, or with up to eight players online.

For you if...

  • +you like fast races with easy-to-learn controls
  • +you enjoy competing with friends more than racing alone

Not for you if...

  • −you want substantial progression and plenty of unlocks
  • −you prefer realistic handling and low-contact racing

What players say

77% of 2,400 reviews are positive · 80% of 10 in the last 30 days

Players praise the colorful retro look and the feel of drifting and boosting. Their most common complaint is that computer opponents catch up regardless of how well they race. Some also report that the game will not start without an internet connection.

Screenshots and trailer

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Hotshot Racing system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 770, 4 GB RAM, 8 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 64 Bit or newer
Processor
Intel Core i3 4130T (2.9GHz) / AMD FX 6300 (3.5 GHz)
Graphics
Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 (1GB) / AMD Radeon HD 7870 (1GB)
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
8 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor
Intel i5 – 8600K (3.6 GHz) / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X (3.6 GHz)
Graphics
Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 (2GB) / AMD Radeon RX 570 (2GB)
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
12 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does Hotshot Racing have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online and split-screen; PvP online and split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Hotshot Racing run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • 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
  • Singleplayer gameplay requires active internet connection

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
53
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese.

Does Hotshot Racing 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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