Beach Buggy Racing 2 review

Beach Buggy Racing 2 is the best free kart racer on the list. Vector Unit's listing describes a fully 3D offroad kart racer built on its Vector Engine and NVIDIA PhysX, with more than 45 powerups that you upgrade and arrange into a custom deck, over 55 cars and a cast of drivers who each have a special ability. Tracks run through pyramids, castles, shipwrecks and alien labs, and the Beach Buggy Racing League adds online competitions and tournaments. It is a modest 278.7 MB download and also runs on Apple silicon Macs. Google Play shows 100M+ downloads, while the US App Store shows 4.6 out of 5 from 34,000 ratings. The listing discloses ads and loot boxes, but a one-time $1.99 purchase disables ads, and gem packs start at $0.99. It suits families and kart fans more than players who want realistic cars.

Who it is for

Kart racing fans who want a free, console-style kart game on a phone or Mac.

Price

Free to play; in-app purchases start at $0.99 on the US App Store.

Pile of Gems $0.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Over 45 powerups to collect, upgrade and build into a custom deck
• Over 55 cars, from beach buggies to monster trucks
• Online competitions and tournaments in the Beach Buggy Racing League
• Drivers with their own special abilities
• Fully 3D kart racing powered by Vector Engine and NVIDIA PhysX

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: 100M+ Google Play downloads
• Strength: Runs on Apple silicon Macs as well as iPhone and iPad
• Strength: A one-time $1.99 purchase disables ads
• Weakness: Fewer ratings on the US App Store (34K) than most rivals here
• Weakness: Contains loot boxes, per the listing
• Weakness: Kart action, not realistic racing

Key facts

• Developer: Vector Unit
• Price: Free, in-app purchases from $0.99
• App Store rating: 4.6 out of 5, 34K ratings
• Google Play: 100M+ downloads, 4.5 stars
• Size: 278.7 MB (iOS)

Where it ranks

Beach Buggy Racing 2 is No. 7 in our Best Free Online Racing Games verdict.