About Pico Racer
Pico Racer is an 8-bit arcade racing game in the style of the old behind-the-car racers: you weave past rival cars, steer around obstacles and keep your foot down to beat the clock.
The route crosses three continents, the scenery changes as you go, and some stretches run at night. The geography is loose, to put it kindly, and that's part of the joke. A score, a countdown timer and your speed sit along the top of the screen.
It's short and fast, built for quick runs and a better best score. You can play Pico Racer online here, and you get Pico Racer free in the browser.
How to Play Pico Racer
- Press a fire button, X or Z, on the title screen to start.
- Hold Up or X to accelerate.
- Press Down or Z to brake.
- Steer with Left and Right.
- Overtake the other cars and avoid obstacles to keep your speed up.
- Keep an eye on the timer at the top of the screen.
What to Expect in Pico Racer
Pico Racer squeezes the feel of a classic arcade racer into a tiny package: a road stretching to the horizon, roadside stripes rushing past, and a timer that never lets you relax.
Runs are short, so it suits a few minutes of play and one more go at your best score. Pause, full screen and sound buttons sit right under the game.
Tips for Pico Racer
- Look far down the road, not at your own car, so you spot obstacles and traffic early.
- Overtake on the side with the most room. Clipping a rival or an obstacle costs you speed.
- Brake only when you must. Speed is what keeps you ahead of the clock.
- Take the night stretches a little more carefully until you know what's coming.
- Use the full-screen button under the game for a bigger view of the road.
Who Made Pico Racer
Pico Racer was made by kometbomb, who released it on itch.io. It was made with PICO-8, a fantasy console for small retro games. 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 Pico Racer page on itch.io.
FAQ
Is Pico Racer free?
Yes. Pico Racer is free to play in your browser here, with no download and no account. Press X or Z on the title screen to start, then hold Up or X to accelerate. Runs are short, so it's an easy game to come back to for one more try.
How do you play Pico Racer?
Hold Up or X to accelerate, press Down or Z to brake, and steer with Left and Right. Overtake the other cars and steer around obstacles while the timer counts down. Your score, the timer and your speed are shown along the top of the screen.
What is the goal of Pico Racer?
Go as far and as fast as you can before time runs out, and post a high score. You race across three continents, passing rival cars and dodging obstacles, with night sections along the way. Beating your best score is the reason to keep playing.
Who made Pico Racer?
Pico Racer was made by kometbomb, who released it on itch.io. It was built with PICO-8, a fantasy console for small retro games. FunClicker embeds the creator's own version, and the credit for the game's design, code and art belongs to its creator.
Can I play Pico Racer on a Chromebook or phone?
A Chromebook works well, since the game uses only the arrow keys plus X and Z. Phones are a poor fit, since steering and throttle need steady key presses. A laptop or desktop gives you the best control, and the full-screen button under the game gives you a bigger view.
Is Pico Racer unblocked at school?
Pico Racer runs in an ordinary browser tab and needs nothing installed. Whether it opens on a school or work network depends on that network's filters, which we do not control. If the tab loads, the game plays the same way it does at home, so check with whoever runs the network before you count on it.
Where does Pico Racer take you?
Pico Racer sends you across three continents, with scenery that shifts as you drive, from sunny desert roads with pyramids to stretches at night. The route makes no attempt at real-world accuracy, which is part of the fun. Each new stretch brings fresh scenery, so it's worth pushing a little further every run.
Can I pause Pico Racer?
Yes. There's a Pause button under the game, along with Fullscreen and Sound buttons. Pause when you need a break mid-run, and use full screen if you want a bigger view of the road and the obstacles coming your way.
