Neon Drift Circuit

Neon Drift Circuit is pure arcade joy. No simulation nonsense, just tilt or tap to steer and a satisfying drift button that rewards timing. The neon tracks look fantastic and the sense of speed is excellent on a phone.

I preferred the tap-to-steer controls over tilt, which the settings let you switch freely — a small thing that too many racers ignore. There is also a sensitivity slider that actually makes a difference. Races are short, perfect for a quick round in a queue.

The visuals come at a cost: it is one of the warmer, more battery-hungry games here. On a lower graphics setting it stays cooler and still looks sharp, so dig into the options first.

What we liked

• Snappy, forgiving drift handling
• Flexible control options
• Short, replayable races