Neon Drift Circuit

Neon Drift Circuit is pure arcade fun. No fiddly simulation, just tilt or tap to steer and lean into long neon-lit drifts. The sense of speed is great, and the soundtrack does a lot of the heavy lifting to keep your adrenaline up.

You can choose between tilt controls and on-screen buttons in settings, and I found the buttons more reliable on a crowded train. The game runs smooth, but this is the one title that made my phone warm up noticeably during longer races, so keep an eye on it if you binge.

It's not deep, and it doesn't try to be. It's the game I open when I have three minutes and want to feel fast. On that measure it delivers every time.

What we liked

• Satisfying drift mechanics
• Choice of tilt or button steering
• Great sense of speed