How To Play

Welcome to Cosmic Racer 3D, a high-speed survival racer set in the deep reaches of space. Master your reflexes and upgrade your fleet to conquer the leaderboard.

1. Controls

• Desktop: Use the Left Arrow and Right Arrow keys to switch between the three lanes.
• Mobile/Tablet: Tap the Left or Right sides of your screen to steer your vehicle.

2. Objectives

Your primary goal is to pilot your vehicle through deep space while avoiding incoming traffic. As you progress, the speed will increase based on your performance:

• Avoid Obstacles: Navigating past traffic earns you 1 Credit (Pass) per vehicle.
• Collect Energy: Pick up yellow Energy Cores (Coins) during your run to fund new vehicle purchases in the Garage.
• Survive the Tiers: Reach 1,000 Credits to enter Speed Tier 2, and 10,000 Credits for the blistering Speed Tier 3.

3. The Garage & Vehicles

Visit the Garage from the main menu to spend your collected Energy on specialized ships:

• Mk.1 Rookie: Your standard starting ship. Reliable and balanced.
• Void Racer: High handling (0.25) and a 10% speed boost.
• Star Tank: Slower, but built for precision with a -10% speed reduction.
• Interceptor: A premium high-speed vessel with Warp-speed handling (0.35).
• The Light Beam: The ultimate endgame vehicle with 200% speed and instant lane switching.

4. Scoring

Your performance is tracked in two ways:

• Credits (Passes): Your current score for the active run. If you hit an obstacle, your ship is destroyed and the run ends.
• High Score: The maximum number of successful passes you have ever achieved in a single life.
• Energy: Your persistent currency used to unlock new content in the Garage.