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An over-the-top arcade powerboat racer with turbo boosts, huge jumps and wild tracks from the Arctic to a flooded New York. Hidden shortcuts and raw speed matter more than realism.

What defines Hydro Thunder:

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The closest matches for Hydro Thunder are Re-Volt, Hydro Thunder Hurricane and Sled Storm. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Hydro Thunder special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Re-Volt

91 %

1999 PCPlayStation 5.99 € 👍 91 % Very positive, 1,325 reviews on Steam

  • Gameplay comes before story
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Bright, upbeat tone

An arcade racer starring R/C cars with surprisingly satisfying physics. Chaotic power-ups, colorful tracks set in supermarkets and suburbs, and multiplayer races are the main draw.

Hydro Thunder Hurricane

Gameplay comes before story

An arcade watercraft racer built around fast boats, turbo boosts and spectacular water and wave effects. A quick, pick-up-and-play revival of the classic Hydro Thunder.

Sled Storm

Gameplay comes before story

An arcade snowmobile racer where you speed across snowy courses and pull off stunts. An early entry in the snowmobile racing genre on the original PlayStation.

Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam

Gameplay comes before story

A downhill racing spin-off of the Tony Hawk series where you speed down famous city streets around the world. Tricks and speed decide who wins, and the game leans on motion controls.

Sonic Rivals 2

Gameplay comes before story

A 2.5D Sonic platformer where you race a rival to the finish of each stage, using power-ups to attack them. Boss fights are also races against your rival, and collectible cards add extra goals.

BlazeRush

Gameplay comes before story

BlazeRush is a fast arcade racer with no brakes, where cars use weapons and hazards to outlast each other. It shines most in local or online multiplayer with friends.

MotorStorm: RC

Gameplay comes before story

An arcade racer starring radio-controlled cars across the four MotorStorm environments, built around fast reflexes and chasing best times. It offers online competition and is playable on PS3 and PS Vita.

Ignition

Gameplay comes before story

A frantic 90s top-down racer featuring offbeat vehicles like a school bus, police car and VW Beetle, each handling very differently. Bumping, blocking and championships make for chaotic fun.

San Francisco Rush: Extreme Racing

Gameplay comes before story

An arcade racer with wild jumps and crashes on tracks through a stylized San Francisco. Hidden shortcuts, secret keys and unlockable vehicles reward exploring the courses.

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