The Best Free Driving Games You Can Play in Your Browser

Browser driving games have come a long way. You no longer need a console or a big download to enjoy a good racing or stunt game; many of the best ones load in a few seconds in any modern browser. Here are three very different driving games that show how wide the genre has become, and who each one is for.

Snow Rider 3D: an endless winter run

Snow Rider 3D puts you on a sled at the top of a hill that never ends. There are no levels and no finish line, just trees, snowmen and ramps coming at you faster and faster. It is ideal for short breaks, since a single run rarely lasts more than a couple of minutes, and it is especially popular in winter. Look far down the slope and stay near the middle of the track so you always have space to dodge. Gift boxes along the way unlock new sleds, which gives each run a small goal.

Moto X3M: stunts against the clock

Moto X3M is built around hand-made levels instead of an endless track. Each course is packed with loops, saws and explosives, and doing flips in the air shaves time off your result. You can clear most levels on your first few tries, but earning three stars on every one takes real practice, which gives the game a lot of replay value. It suits players who like to master a course and shave off a second at a time.

Smash Karts: driving meets multiplayer

Smash Karts turns driving into a battle. You join an online arena with other real players, collect weapons from mystery boxes and try to knock out as many rivals as you can before the three-minute timer runs out. Between matches you unlock new karts and hats. It is the best pick here if you want to play against people rather than a clock.

Which one should you start with?

If you want quick reflex challenges and a high score to beat, pick Snow Rider 3D. If you enjoy mastering a level, go for Moto X3M. If you want competition, jump into Smash Karts. All three are free and run right on this site, with no download and no sign-up.