OutRun
OutRun is a 1986 racing game developed by Sega in which players drive a Ferrari-style convertible across sunlit European landscapes against the clock. Rather than competing against rivals for position, the goal is to reach each checkpoint before time runs out, choosing branching paths at the end of every stage that lead to five different destinations and endings across a fifteen-stage map.
The game was a technical showcase, with Yu Suzuki's sprite-scaling engine producing a fast, fluid sense of speed, and some deluxe cabinets physically rolled and tilted to simulate the ride. Players could select their in-game music from a virtual radio featuring tracks like "Magical Sound Shower" and "Passing Breeze," and its breezy tunes became iconic of the arcade era. A passenger and a manual or automatic gearbox added to the leisurely cruising fantasy.
OutRun defined the arcade driving experience and spawned many sequels and homages. The original and its follow-ups appear in Sega retro collections, keeping its sunny cruising alive today.
Play it today
Modern alternatives to OutRun, 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.
Inertial Drift Indie
€ 19,99Twin-stick arcade drifting through neon 90s scenery, all feel and flow rather than lap times.
Inertial Drift runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Horizon Chase 2
€ 24,99A vibrant arcade racer with the carefree, breezy spirit of OutRun.
Horizon Chase 2 runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
80's Overdrive Indie
€ 9,99An indie retro racer with pixel visuals and a synthwave soundtrack channeling OutRun.
80's Overdrive runs on PC, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox. It is Steam Deck Verified.
SEGA AGES Out Run
€ 6,99Sega's own arcade-accurate Out Run port, with the extra music tracks and difficulty options.
SEGA AGES Out Run runs on Switch. Not available on PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck.
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