Top 5 Best Android Racing Games of August 2014

(Drift Mania: Street Outlaws)

We’ve rounded up the very best Android racing games you should be playing this month. All of these games were recently updated, making August the perfect time to give these titles a first look (or even a second.) If you love racing titles, you’ll love these major hits and hidden gems from Google Play.

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1. Drift Mania: Street Outlaws

Check out a walkthrough for this game in the video above.

If your favorite entry in the Fast & Furious franchise is Tokyo Drift, then Drift Mania is the game for you. With amazing levels set in Japan, the Alps, the desert, and the giant hills of San Fran, this game offers a ton of variety. The graphics are gorgeous, and the new improved multiplayer mode makes this title really appealing.

Buy it here.

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Pros:

HD graphics

Custom tune your ride

Xperia Play Optimized

MOGA, PS3, and Nyko controller support

Addictive gameplay

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Cons:

Pretty big download

Some users have reported crashes

Some users report game actually runs worse on KitKat

Racers new to drifting may have to change their playing style

Has 21 cars, could still use more

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2. Road Slide

(Road Slide)

Like your racing games to have some retro flair? Then you’ll love Road Slide, a simple, clunky, and totally old school racer. What it lacks in refined graphics it makes up for in replay value. If you have fond memories of playing 8-bit and 16-bit arcade racing games, this gray-toned racer will feel like a blast from the past.

Buy it here.

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Pros:

Retro style racer

Easy to play

Good replay value

Fiendishly difficult

Kid-friendly

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Cons:

Won’t appeal to people who hate retro games

Fiendishly difficult

No controller support

New game, may have some bugs that still need to be worked out

Pretty limited in terms of special features

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3. Angry Birds Go!

Watch the trailer for Angry Birds Go! in the video above.

Angry Birds Go! isn’t exactly a new title, but it has been recently updated. This update improved the game by adding multiplayer races and new challenges, which makes this game even more fun. The game also supports the ability to share snapshots of your race in action. If you love the characters from Angry Birds, and you love racing games, then why wouldn’t you like this game?

Buy it here.

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Pros:

Tons of races to master

Cute Angry Birds characters (Race as birds or pigs)

Multiple game modes

Upgradeable cars

Tons of social integration

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Cons:

Ads and IAP may be a turn-off for some

Unlikely to appeal to gear heads or fans of racing games that are more realistic in tone

Additional data downloads required

Some users have reported crashes/freezing

Some users have lost their progress after automatic updates

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4. Bike Racing 2014

Check out the trailer for this game in the video above.

If you prefer your racing games to feature two-wheeled vehicles, Bike Racing 2014 is a great game to check out. It’s fast-paced, and offers a ton of different environments to explore. If the weather isn’t nice enough for you to take your real motorcycle out for a spin, this game might tide you over until your next ride.

Buy it here.

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Pros:

Smooth graphics

Realistic bike physics controls

Good combo of tap and tilt controls

Real 3D environments, with multiple camera views

Works well on older/low-end devices

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Cons:

Some users have reported laggy gameplay

A few users have complained about the lack of control customization

Could benefit from a few more bikes

Social sharing doesn’t appeal to all

More levels would be nice

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5. Racing Monkey

Racing Monkey is a racing platformer. While it might look like the kind of game that’s targeted towards kids, Racing Monkey is also challenging enough to stimulate adult players. This simple racer is a great time-waster to play while waiting for the bus, or any time when you have a little unexpected downtime.

Buy it here.

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Pros:

Great support for older phones running Android 2.0 and up

Cute graphics

Surprisingly challenging

Unlockable achievements

Decent replay value

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Cons:

Too short

Some users have reported crashes

Won’t appeal to fans of realistic racers

Some users have reported game doesn’t download properly, is missing game elements

May not be difficult enough for some users

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