Swiftrace Canyon

i love the soundtrack, look and feel of the game. if you always wanted to be a meerkat that goes very fast, this one is for you. it has a wide variety of mechanics that are easy to pick up but hard to master. i can totally suggest it to anyone looking for a fun game that can get pretty competitive quick (i want to top the leaderboards)

Very smooth and polished meerkat racer!

Very addictive and satisfying

At its core, the game feels like a platformer, except you control a hoverbike instead of a character. Rather than using separate throttle and brake inputs, you simply push forward or backward and use the camera stick on a gamepad or the mouse to steer. You also have a jump that can be chained into a double jump or used for a short glide, along with a dash ability. Jumping instantly recharges when you touch the ground, while the dash has a slightly longer cooldown. There is also a boost ability, but it only works inside special tubes that take control of the hoverbike and guide it along a set path as long as you hold the boost button. A similar mechanic appears in bubbles, where pressing the boost button pulls you toward the center and another button pushes you away. It can be tricky at first, and pressing the wrong button can easily ruin your time, but it becomes more intuitive after a few races. Instead of selecting races and events from a menu, the game features an open world divided into four distinct areas. You can teleport to any unlocked race, but progressing to the next area requires completing a certain number of races and events in the current one. The requirements are clearly stated, and you do not need to complete every single event. Each race focuses on setting the best possible time, though you do not have to be at the top to experience everything the game offers. There are five medals to earn and global leaderboards to compete on, but unlocking new areas does not require excessive grinding. Events come in several forms. There are standard time trials, challenge tracks where you must hit every checkpoint without a time limit, and free races where you collect flags in any order. The flag race is one of the key requirements for unlocking the next area, and you will need to replay it two or three times because you need to grab flags in different order each time. Because the focus is on finishing tracks efficiently, the game includes a helpful rewind feature that lets you correct a bad jump or a missed tube. You can only rewind a few seconds, so you need to react quickly after making a mistake, but you can use it as often as you like. If things go completely wrong, there is also a quick restart option. That said, unlocking all areas can be done fairly quickly, and the overall number of races is limited. As a result, the game is clearly aimed at those who enjoy perfecting every turn and mastering its mechanics to earn the highest medals. For others, it offers a unique racing experience, but there are few incentives to revisit each race beyond a single completion.

Super fast-paced racing with very flowy push / pull mechanics. Took me a couple of minutes to get used to it, but was zooming around in no time! I also really liked the different race modes maps ^^

Interesting racing game with unique mechanics, I like it!

If you’re even remotely into drum and bass, this game is an absolute treat. Tight breakbeats, rolling basslines, and perfectly timed drops sync beautifully with the gameplay. As a DnB fan, I found myself replaying levels just to vibe with the music again. It feels like the developers truly understand the genre and built the game around its rhythm. Gameplay-wise, everything runs incredibly smooth. Controls are responsive, animations are clean, and there’s no frustrating lag or clunky movement. It’s easy to pick up and immediately have fun. Where the game really shines is in its time-based challenges. Getting through a level is one thing — mastering it is another. The mechanics demand precision, tight timing, and real skill if you’re aiming for the best times. Small mistakes cost you, and optimizing your route becomes almost addictive. It creates that perfect “just one more run” feeling. Overall, it’s a fantastic mix of slick performance and addictive gameplay. If you love fast beats and fast reflexes, this game absolutely delivers.

Hella fun game and very addictive if you're the competitive type. finding your flow is so satisfying. especially when you flow through the canyon a bit faster than last time. or when you find a path that's a tiny bit shorter.

I wish more people knew of this game. It may not be large or visually complex, but it is very smooth and there isn't enough vehicle parkour racing out there. I think what shines the most is the level design. There are tons of paths all over the place, so while any given race will have some key points you need to visit, the exact how (or sometimes even the order) is entirely up to you. In most games that wouldn't mean much, because there would be some obviously optimal path. But because of how relatively minimalistic this game is the optimal path is not obvious, and what's great is that a lot of these alternate paths can seem equally valid. On one of the challenge maps I was able to steal the #1 time by taking a completely different route that only met with the previous top score at the start and finishline. And even if it is then there can be micro-optimizations with the various flinging mechanisms the maps have. If you like racing and/or platforming, and don't mind the simple visuals (and potentially repetitive music if you play too long) then this is one of those underplayed Steam gems

Normally, i don`t play games like this, but i absolutly love it <3