Cruis'n 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.
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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.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
| Alternative | Price | Steam Deck | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Chase 2 Indie | € 19,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| The Crew Motorfest | € 39,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Hotshot Racing | € 19,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown | € 49,99 | Steam Deck Unsupported | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
Horizon Chase 2 Indie
€ 19,99A cheerful arcade racer echoing the accessible fun of the era.
Horizon Chase 2 runs on PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
The Crew Motorfest
€ 39,99A large modern arcade racer set across a scenic open world.
The Crew Motorfest runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Hotshot Racing
€ 19,99Flat-shaded arcade racing at a locked 60 frames a second, built on 90s cabinet handling.
Hotshot Racing runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
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.
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