About Brutal Pico Race
Brutal Pico Race is a quick, futuristic racing game drawn in loud, chunky pixel art. You pick a ship from three classes, choose one of six tracks, and try to finish ahead of the computer drivers. A second player can join on the same keyboard for split-screen races, with or without AI ships on the grid.
The classes are heavy, normal and light, and each one builds speed on its own curve, so the ship you take changes how a lap plays out. The AI has three skill levels, and there's a free ride mode with no rivals at all. When you're running third or last, the AI goes easier on its boost, which keeps races close.
A race lasts a few minutes, so it's easy to line up the same track again straight away. You can play Brutal Pico Race online here with a keyboard or a gamepad.
How to Play Brutal Pico Race
- On the menu, use the arrow keys to pick your ship, track and AI level, then press Z, C or N to start.
- Steer with the Left and Right arrow keys.
- Hold Z, C or N to accelerate, and press V, X or M to brake.
- Save your boost for the straights, where the extra speed is easiest to control.
- For two players, pick the two-player option. Player two chooses a ship with S and F, and you share one keyboard in split-screen.
- Cross the line ahead of the other ships, then try a new track or class.
What to Expect in Brutal Pico Race
Expect short, noisy races where the ship class matters. A light ship and a heavy ship pick up speed differently, so a track that feels easy with one can feel tight with the other. The six tracks are compact enough to learn fast, and the AI setting decides how hard the field pushes back.
Split-screen is the highlight for two people at one computer. Each player gets half the screen, and you can add computer ships to fill the grid or keep it a straight duel. It's a small racing game built for a handful of races at a time, not a long career mode.
Tips for Brutal Pico Race
- Start on the lowest AI level while you learn where each track bends.
- Use free ride to practice a track with no other ships in the way.
- Since you can play Brutal Pico Race free and races are short, try all three classes on one track before you pick a favorite.
- Brake a moment before a sharp turn rather than halfway through it, then accelerate out.
- In split-screen, settle the AI level before you start; a full grid makes for a messier, livelier race.
Who Made Brutal Pico Race
Brutal Pico Race was made by yourykiki, who released it on itch.io. It runs on PICO-8. FunClicker embeds the creator's own version so you can play it here without downloading anything. We did not make the game, and the credit for its design, code, and art belongs to its creator. You can find the original on the Brutal Pico Race page on itch.io.
FAQ
Is Brutal Pico Race free?
Yes. Brutal Pico Race is free to play here in your browser, with nothing to install and no account needed. Every mode is on the start menu: races against the AI, free ride, and two-player split-screen. Pick a ship and a track and you're racing within seconds.
How do you play Brutal Pico Race?
Choose a ship, a track and an AI level with the arrow keys, then start with Z, C or N. During a race, steer with Left and Right, accelerate with Z, C or N, and brake with V, X or M. Use your boost on the straights and try to finish first.
What is the goal in Brutal Pico Race?
Cross the finish line ahead of every other ship. You can race computer drivers on three skill levels, lap a track alone in free ride, or go head to head with a friend in split-screen. Six tracks and three ship classes give you plenty of combinations to work through.
Who made Brutal Pico Race?
Brutal Pico Race was made by yourykiki, who released it on itch.io. It runs on PICO-8, a small retro engine with a fixed color palette and a low resolution, which is where the chunky look comes from. FunClicker did not make the game; we embed the creator's own version.
Can I play Brutal Pico Race on a Chromebook or phone?
A Chromebook works well, since it has a keyboard and a modern browser. The game is built around a keyboard or a gamepad, so a phone without a controller is a poor fit. For split-screen, a full keyboard gives both players room for their keys.
Is Brutal Pico Race unblocked at school?
Brutal Pico Race needs only a browser tab, with nothing to download or install. Whether it opens on a school or work network depends on that network's filters, which we do not control. If this page loads and the start menu appears, you can race. Keep in mind that split-screen needs two people at one keyboard.
Can two people play Brutal Pico Race?
Yes. Pick the two-player option and the screen splits in half. Both players share one keyboard, and the second player picks a ship with S and F on the menu. You can race each other alone or add AI ships to the track for a busier race.
What are the ship classes in Brutal Pico Race?
There are three: heavy, normal and light. Each class gains speed on a different curve, so they handle a lap in noticeably different ways. Try each one on the same track to find the class that suits your driving, then switch it up when a new track calls for it.
