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GRIP: Combat Racing

GRIP: Combat Racing

Harness gravity-defying speed in classic combat racing taken to the EXTREME. Master wall-riding, ceiling-surfing tracks, and unleash devastating weapons across 29 blistering circuits. Race solo, split-screen, or online with up to 10 players. GRIP delivers white-knuckle racing like nothing else.

85%
Very Positive
DeveloperCaged Element
PublisherWired Productions
Release DateNov 6, 2018
$29.99
Peak Players622
Metacritic80
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Indie
Racing
AI Review Summary

GRIP: Combat Racing is a high-octane spiritual successor to the Rollcage series, featuring invertible vehicles and intense combat power-ups. While it delivers exceptional visual and audio presentation, players should be aware that the online multiplayer community is nearly non-existent, making it primarily a single-player experience.

Pros

  • Captures the nostalgic feel of classic 90s and early 2000s combat racers like Rollcage and Wipeout.95%
  • Outstanding soundtrack and visual effects that complement the high-speed gameplay.90%
  • Unique invertible vehicle mechanics allow for creative driving on walls and ceilings.85%
  • Excellent level design that emphasizes speed and verticality.80%
  • Recent updates have balanced the campaign difficulty to be more accessible for new players.70%

Cons

  • The online multiplayer is effectively dead, with almost no active player base for matchmaking.95%
  • Physics and handling can feel inconsistent or 'unhandy,' leading to frustration during high-speed collisions.85%
  • The user interface and menu navigation are significantly less polished than the core racing experience.70%
  • Significant difficulty spikes in the campaign can still prove frustrating despite recent balancing.75%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers frequently recommend adjusting audio levels to 70% music and 30% FX for the optimal experience.
  • The game is often cited as a high-value purchase when found at a discounted price point.
Confidence: 71%
Based on the 200 most relevant reviewsGenerated on May 27, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
9
Peak · last 90 days
40
All-time peak
622

Price

Current price
$29.99
Lowest tracked
$4.19since May 22, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
80%
Last 30 days
—
All-time positive
85%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews5.2K
Positive: 4.4K (85%)Negative: 790 (15%)

3%

Reviews from Steam Deck

6%

Dev Response Rate

43h

Avg Playtime at Review

45%

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