Is Slot Car VR the VR Racing Game for You?
Have you ever wanted to relive the joy of slot car racing without the constant setup and teardown of a physical track? Slot Car VR brings that nostalgic experience into your living room through the magic of Mixed Reality — and for many players, it might just be better than the real thing.
From the moment you pick up the virtual controller (which looks remarkably like the yellow triggers many of us remember), you’re transported back. The cars spin off when pushed too hard, tight corners demand your respect, and there’s a wonderful satisfaction in nailing a clean lap.
But what makes Slot Car VR stand out isn’t just the realism — it’s the sheer flexibility. You can load in a race on your desk, in your lounge room, or — thanks to Mixed Reality — on any surface in your actual house. One of the most impressive tricks? The track doesn’t stop at your physical walls. It just pushes right through them, visually overwriting the real-world space so the circuit continues seamlessly into another room. It’s a weirdly magical effect the first time you see it.
There’s also an impressive range of prebuilt tracks to choose from. Want to race through Monaco’s iconic tunnel or brave the uphill sweep at Laguna Seca? They’re here — lovingly recreated by a growing community of players. If you prefer to create your own circuits, the in-game builder lets you lay down straights, corners, loops, and even add trackside features like signs, buildings, pits, and stands to personalize your layout. It’s an excellent creative tool whether you’re trying to mimic a famous track or make something completely unique.
Multiplayer is simple and effective — drop in with a friend via a code and battle for bragging rights. That said, the game’s control system does take a little getting used to. The trigger behaves more like an on/off button than a nuanced accelerator, meaning timing is key when backing off for a tight bend. You’ll also need to keep holding a side button to stay active on track — let go, and your car is reset to the start.
These quirks aside, Slot Car VR is a wonderfully niche gem. It’s not trying to be Gran Turismo or iRacing — it’s tapping into a simpler kind of joy: a childhood hobby reimagined for modern tech.
If you’ve got a VR headset and even a trace of fondness for slot cars, it’s absolutely worth a spin.
