Neon Drift Circuit

Neon Drift Circuit doesn't pretend to be a simulator, and that's exactly why it works on a touchscreen. You tap to accelerate, hold to drift, and the whole game is about chaining slides through neon-lit corners to build boost. It's fast, loud, and immediately fun.

Tracks are short enough for a quick race but designed with clear racing lines, so improving your times feels like a skill you're building rather than luck. The sense of speed is excellent, and the soundtrack fits the whole synth-city vibe. Handling takes maybe two races to get used to, then it feels natural.

My only gripe is that the car roster gets repetitive after a while. Still, for a pick-up-and-play racer it's one of the better ones I've tried recently.

What we liked

• Drifting that's genuinely fun to master
• Strong sense of speed on a phone
• Short tracks perfect for one more go