Waking up
the arcade.
A little look before you leap.
RETRO KART RACING

Neon Nest

Friendship ends at the finish line.

Race through a neon city, drift around corners and unleash ridiculous power-ups on your rivals.

1–8 players

How to play ↓

How to play Neon Nest

Solo: three laps against five rival karts on the city street circuit. Hold W / ↑ to drive and A/D or arrows to steer; on a phone hold the Drive stick and slide sideways. Release to coast. Start driving just before GO for a launch boost. Hold Drift through a corner: sparks turn blue, orange, then pink for bigger boosts when you release. Grab star boxes and use Toast Rocket, Rocket Roast, Bubble Wrap, Yolk Slick or Static Pop. Hold S / ↓ to look behind. Friends: race together on the shared Shell Square track with its market bend and express lane; both routes rejoin the lap. Friends races keep their existing shared rules.

Controls

Drive (hold)
W
Steer
AD
Drift (hold + release)
Space
Item
Q
Look back (hold)
S
  1. Start driving on GO for a launch boost.
    Nail the start.
  2. Drift through corners until the sparks turn orange or pink, then let go.
    Drift + boost.
  3. Collect boxes and use their power ups. First through three laps wins.
    Use your item.

Can I play Neon Nest with friends?

Yes. A friends room supports 2–8 players. Choose Play with friends, share the room invitation, and ready up together.

Can I play alone?

Yes. Choose Play solo for your own round. Friends rooms are a separate option.

Do I need to download anything?

No. Neon Nest runs in your browser. Use the keyboard controls above or the game’s on screen controls on a phone.

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