Hill Climb Racing 2 review

Hill Climb Racing 2 is the easiest game on the list to start and the best free driving game for casual players. Fingersoft's listing describes a 2D physics game where you drive up hills, through deserts and across snowfields, with cars, monster trucks and bikes to collect. There is more depth than the look suggests: real-time online races, ranked cups, Trophy Road progression, racing teams and global leaderboards, plus a Track Editor for building and sharing stunt tracks. The classic endless Adventure mode from the original game is still there for solo play. It is a 392 MB download, far smaller than the 3D racers here, and it holds 4.7 out of 5 from 188,000 US App Store ratings along with 100M+ Google Play downloads. The listing discloses ads and loot boxes, and the store sells gems from $0.99 and a $9.99 VIP subscription. It scores lower on capabilities only because it lacks the scope of a 3D racer.

Who it is for

Casual players and families who want a simple, physics-based driving game that is easy to pick up.

Price

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

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

Key features

• Real-time multiplayer races and ranked cups
• Trophy Road progression, racing teams and global leaderboards
• A built-in Track Editor for creating and sharing tracks
• Classic endless offroad Adventure mode
• Upgrades for engine, tires, suspension and grip

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Small 392 MB download
• Strength: 4.7 out of 5 from 188K ratings on the US App Store
• Strength: 100M+ Google Play downloads
• Weakness: 2D side view, not a 3D racer
• Weakness: Contains ads and loot boxes, per the listing
• Weakness: Offers a $9.99 VIP subscription alongside gem packs

Key facts

• Developer: Fingersoft
• Price: Free, in-app purchases from $0.99
• App Store rating: 4.7 out of 5, 188K ratings
• Google Play: 100M+ downloads, 4.5 stars
• Size: 392 MB (iOS)

Where it ranks

Hill Climb Racing 2 is No. 4 in our Best Free Online Racing Games verdict.