Daytona USA
Daytona USA is a 1993 racing game developed by Sega AM2, a landmark arcade title running on Sega's Model 2 hardware. It delivered stock-car racing with texture-mapped 3D graphics that were remarkably crisp and colorful for the time, a major leap over the flat-shaded look of earlier racers.
The game supported large linked cabinets for multiplayer races and featured three tracks of varying difficulty, from the beginner oval to more demanding circuits with tight corners. Its exhilarating sense of speed, forgiving drift-friendly handling, and the famously catchy, cheerful vocal soundtrack made it one of the most iconic and beloved arcade racers ever made, and a fixture of arcades worldwide.
Daytona USA has been re-released in updated forms over the years and appears on digital storefronts, letting fans and newcomers experience the arcade racing benchmark that helped define the 3D era.
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Modern alternatives to Daytona 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 |
| Victory Heat Rally Indie | € 19,99 | Steam Deck Playable | PC, Switch |
| Trackmania | Free + in-app purchases | Steam Deck Playable | PC |
Horizon Chase 2 Indie
€ 19,99A colourful arcade racer that revives the fast, accessible 1990s style.
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 modern open-world arcade racer with a wide car roster.
The Crew Motorfest runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Victory Heat Rally Indie
€ 19,99A pseudo-3D arcade racer built to look and drive like a mid-90s cabinet.
Victory Heat Rally runs on PC, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox.
Trackmania
Free + in-app purchasesFree arcade time-attack racing with instant restarts and millions of community tracks.
Trackmania runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch.
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