Cruis'n USA
Also known as Cruisin' USA
Cruis'n USA is a 1994 racing game developed by Midway, an arcade driving game that sent players speeding across a cross-country tour of American landmarks, from California to the Grand Canyon and Washington, D.C.
The game emphasized simple, fast fun over simulation, with wide roads, oncoming traffic and obstacles to dodge, and a series of themed stages linked into a coast-to-coast tour. Its flashy cabinet and later home conversion helped make it a recognizable name, and it became closely associated with Nintendo hardware of the era.
Cruis'n USA launched a long-running arcade series known for straightforward, high-speed thrills, and its sequels and spiritual successors have kept the accessible, scenery-touring racing style alive for later audiences seeking uncomplicated arcade driving.
Where can you play Cruis'n USA today?
Device by device, which of the 4 alternatives below you can play on it.
- PC
- Horizon Chase 2 (€ 19,99), The Crew Motorfest (€ 39,99), Hotshot Racing (€ 19,99) and 1 more.
- Mac
- Horizon Chase 2 (€ 19,99).
- Linux
- None of the alternatives to Cruis'n USA runs on Linux.
- iPhone
- None of the alternatives to Cruis'n USA runs on iPhone.
- iPad
- None of the alternatives to Cruis'n USA runs on iPad.
- Android phone
- None of the alternatives to Cruis'n USA runs on Android phone.
- Android tablet
- None of the alternatives to Cruis'n USA runs on Android tablet.
- PlayStation
- Horizon Chase 2 (€ 19,99), The Crew Motorfest (€ 39,99), Hotshot Racing (€ 19,99) and 1 more.
- Xbox
- Horizon Chase 2 (€ 19,99), The Crew Motorfest (€ 39,99), Hotshot Racing (€ 19,99) and 1 more.
- Switch
- Horizon Chase 2 (€ 19,99), The Crew Motorfest (€ 39,99) and Hotshot Racing (€ 19,99). All 3 on Switch
- Steam Deck
- Horizon Chase 2 (€ 19,99), The Crew Motorfest (€ 39,99) and Hotshot Racing (€ 19,99). All 3 on Steam Deck
Games like Cruis'n USA
Modern alternatives to Cruis'n USA, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
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Horizon Chase 2 Indie
€ 19,99A cheerful arcade racer echoing the accessible fun of the era.
Horizon Chase 2 is also an alternative to 3 other classics
Horizon Chase 2 runs on PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
The Crew Motorfest
€ 39,99A large modern arcade racer set across a scenic open world.
The Crew Motorfest is also an alternative to 1 other classic
The Crew Motorfest runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Hotshot Racing
€ 19,99Flat-shaded arcade racing at a locked 60 frames a second, built on 90s cabinet handling.
Hotshot Racing is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Hotshot Racing runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
€ 49,99Cross-country driving on a huge open island, for the road-trip half of the arcade formula.
Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch. It is Steam Deck Unsupported.
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