Apex Rush

Early access since Feb 2026

A physics-driven arcade racer where racing, drifting, and stunting come together. Compete on global leaderboards, build and share your own tracks, customize your cars & more!

84% positive · 279 reviews

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Content Planned

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Steam Updated 13 Oct 2026 $14.99

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Evaluation

Apex Rush entered Early Access on February 19, 2026 and has maintained an active and consistent development cadence since launch. The developer has shipped two major content updates: the Ghosts system (April 21, 2026) and the Tropics Race Campaign with 18 new tracks (July 5, 2026). Alongside these, multiple feature patches have landed covering physics improvements, track builder expansions, and quality-of-life additions, with the most recent developer communication dated July 5, 2026. A 2026 roadmap was announced on June 12, 2026 and posted to the game's store page, signaling that the developer has a structured plan for continued development. The June 12 update also explicitly previewed upcoming track builder work — including an overhauled gizmo system with better movement controls, drag-to-select, and undo for rotations and movements — none of which have been confirmed as shipped in subsequent posts. The developer is communicating regularly and development is clearly ongoing within the Early Access roadmap.

Evidence

Tropics Race Campaign launched with 18 new tracks, described as the first major race campaign update since Early Access launch. Developer expresses excitement for ongoing leaderboard activity.

news post · Jul 5, 2026 source content shipped

high

Major track builder update shipped with new tools; developer announced a 2026 roadmap is now available on the store page. Post also explicitly previews upcoming track builder features (overhauled gizmo system, drag-to-select, undo rotations/movements) still to come.

news post · Jun 12, 2026 source content planned

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Media

Details

Developer

Thunderboom Studios

Publisher

Thunderboom Studios

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

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About this game

RACE

Race against the time on 54 exciting stunt tracks and additional 10 training tracks, set your fastest time and battle other players on the leaderboards!

GHOST FEATURES

Race against your personal best ghost or any leaderboard entry & watch replays of other players!

DRIFT

Smooth drifting with 20 various challenges across 3 different world maps including time attack, rush & freestyle!

IN-AIR CONTROLS

Use the in-air controls to flip and roll your car through the air! Master the mechanics and perfect your landings.

CUSTOMIZE

Complete races & challenges and use credits to unlock new parts, paint your car & more!

CREATE & SHARE

Build your own tracks using the Track Builder, share or download other player-made tracks using the Steam Workshop!

ROADMAP FOR 2026

Below is the roadmap of content coming in 2026! The content and features will be split into Major & Minor updates during their planned release periods.