# Pixel Car Racer

> Racing

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1068808996](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1068808996)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1068808996`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** STUDIO FURUKAWA, LLC
- **Category:** Racing
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (21,479 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.80
- **Last updated:** 2019-08-01
- **First published:** 2016-07-23
- **Size:** 110 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pixel-car-racer/id1068808996)
- **Website:** [http://www.pixelcarracer.com](http://www.pixelcarracer.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.studiofurukawa.com/privacy](https://www.studiofurukawa.com/privacy)

## Description

Pixel Car Racer is a retro-style arcade racer with an RPG sandbox core. Build your dream garage with limitless car customization—from 1000+ car parts and over 100 cars to dynamic tuning and a real dyno system. Enjoy drag and street game modes, manual gear shifting, and authentic performance tuning including a clutch and pedals, with parts from Japan, Europe, and the US.

With vibrant pixel art graphics and a thriving global community, Pixel Car Racer delivers endless racing fun for car enthusiasts. Save progress via cloud save and connect through Facebook login, while exploring thousands of liveries using the Custom Livery designer. This Chrome extension page highlights a game built for speed, style, and deep customization.

## Rankings

- #11,677 — Overall
- #3 — drag
- #27 — engine

## Review summary

Pixel Car Racer is beloved for its deep customization and nostalgic appeal, with many players returning for years. Fans praise the tuning depth and the fun, high-score driven gameplay. However, recurring issues across reviews include a long-standing demand for updates and new content, frequent bugs such as crate crashes, data resets, and lost purchases, plus some control/AI glitches. Reward systems and spins are perceived as unrewarding, and the game's aging content leads to boredom without new cars, maps, or features.

### Pros

- Nostalgia and strong long‑term fan appeal; many players describe it as a cherished favorite.
- Extensive tuning and car customization options that enable deep personalization.
- Fun, engaging core gameplay with the thrill of high-score attempts.
- Longevity and replayability; players continue to return to the game over years.

### Cons

- Lack of updates and perceived developer inactivity leading to stale content.
- Technical bugs and data loss: crates crashing, rewards lost, and resets after purchases.
- Gameplay glitches: issues with car selection/automatic/manual shifting and getting stuck in one lane; AI balance problems.
- Reward system concerns: daily spins and rewards perceived as unrewarding or unfair; monetization feel.
- Content stagnation and aging content, resulting in boredom without new cars, maps, or features.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1068808996)