RACE On
Does RACE On run on Windows 11, Apple Silicon Macs, Linux and Steam Deck?
Sold for Windows today, no problem on record.1
No Mac version is sold.
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Synopsis
RACE On is a circuit racing simulation from SimBin that adds the 2008 World Touring Car Championship season, American muscle cars, Formula Masters open-wheelers and new tracks such as Laguna Seca and Road America to RACE 07. Players drive single races, full championship weekends or online races against up to 25 drivers. On Steam it is an expansion that needs RACE 07 to play.
Reception
Critics at release found the driving physics and the racing AI as strong as ever and enjoyed the new American cars and circuits, but noted that the aging engine looked dated next to newer racers and that the package added little for owners of the base game. Several reviews also mentioned a steep learning curve that suits dedicated sim fans more than casual players. The Steam page currently shows no user reviews, and the few recent forum threads are mostly about wheel setup and launching the content through RACE 07.
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Runs today
5/5- Sold or given away today by an official source
- Runs on Windows 11 without fan patches
- ?Not confirmed yetSingle-player works without an internet connectionNo source covers the current version yet, so this check counts as open, not passed. Played it lately? Tell us
- All of its content still works (servers, DLC, unlocks)Online and LAN play for up to 25 drivers are still listed, and no content has been removed from the Steam release (PCGamingWiki).
- Supports modern resolutions and widescreenWidescreen, ultrawide and 4K resolutions are supported natively (PCGamingWiki).
- Full controller support or remappable controlsWheels and controllers are supported with remapping, though menus still need a mouse (PCGamingWiki).
- ?Not confirmed yetSteam Deck Verified or PlayableNo source covers the current version yet, so this check counts as open, not passed. Played it lately? Tell us
- No intrusive DRM or required third-party launcher account
- No pay-to-win or pushy microtransactions
- No known game-breaking bugs in the current versionPCGamingWiki lists no crash or progress-blocking issues for RACE On or the RACE 07 engine it runs on (PCGamingWiki).
Design today
3.5/5- Controls feel natural on a modern controller or mouse and keyboardSteering wheels and gamepads are supported with full button remapping and force feedback settings, alongside remappable keyboard controls. Source: pcgamingwiki.com.
- Menus, text or interface are hard to read on today's screensThe in-race HUD is crowded with small readouts, and the menus date from a 2007 engine that has no interface scaling for high resolutions. Source: 3djuegos.com, pcgamingwiki.com.
- Saving is fair: free saves or frequent checkpoints, little lost progressRaces and championship rounds are short, self-contained events, and profiles, car setups and replays are stored on disk between sessions. Source: pcgamingwiki.com, eurogamer.net.
- Hard to make progress without a guideReviewers describe a demanding learning curve with a rougher start than usual for newcomers, and realistic handling and car setup are learned by driving rather than taught. Source: 3djuegos.com, metacritic.com.
- Pacing holds up: little grind, filler or forced backtrackingEvery car and track is open from the start, so players can jump straight into a single race, a championship or online play without unlocking anything. Source: eurogamer.net.
- Camera and movement never fight the playerCockpit and outside views are available, and the field of view can be adjusted in the game settings. Source: pcgamingwiki.com.
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