Dune Drifters

Dune Drifters is all about that loose, sliding feeling of racing across sand. The physics lean into drift, so you're constantly balancing throttle and steering to keep your buggy pointed where you want. It takes a few races to get the hang of it, and then it becomes addictive.

The tracks are varied, with big jumps, tight canyon sections, and open dunes where you can just let it fly. Vehicle upgrades are simple but noticeable, and you can feel the difference when you tune for grip versus speed.

My only gripe is that the AI racers can be inconsistent, sometimes brilliant and sometimes napping. But the core driving is strong enough that I kept racing anyway, chasing my own best times more than the opponents.

What we liked

• Satisfying drift-focused physics
• Varied and well-designed tracks
• Noticeable vehicle upgrades