Swerve Rush controls
| Action | Keyboard / mouse |
|---|---|
| Steer | A and D or the arrow keys |
| Gas | W or Up arrow |
| Brake | S or Down arrow |
| Nitro | Shift or Space |
About Swerve Rush
Swerve Rush is an endless traffic racer set on a bright, sunny motorway lined with low-poly trees and hills. You start already moving, with a red sports car under your control and a stream of taxis, saloons and vans ahead. There is no finish line. You drive until you crash, and the score depends on how close you are prepared to cut it.
The developer, SolidScripting, builds the whole game around the near miss. Every time you slip past another car by inches, you score points, fill the nitro bar and grow a combo. Use the nitro and every point counts double, so the best runs are long chains of daring passes at full boost.
How to play Swerve Rush
Off the line
The game skips the menus entirely. After the opening advert, you are on the highway straight away. Your distance and best distance are shown at the top left, the score in the middle and your speed and coins at the bottom right. A short list of missions on the left tells you what to aim for, such as reaching a certain speed or distance.
Controls
Steer with A and D or the arrow keys. W or Up is the accelerator, S or Down the brake. Press Shift or Space to fire the nitro once the bar has filled.
Near misses and combos
Pass close to traffic to score near misses. Each one adds to the combo, and the combo multiplies the points you earn. A crash ends the run immediately.
Cash, cars and upgrades
Cash from every run pays for engine, nitro, handling and brake upgrades, and for new cars in the garage. Daily and weekly challenges and a global leaderboard add longer-term goals.
Tips for bigger scores
- Pass on the inside of gaps. Squeezing between two cars scores two near misses at once.
- Save nitro for dense traffic. Double points are worth most when near misses come quickly.
- Brake to set up a pass. A small brake can line you up for a gap you would otherwise hit.
- Upgrade handling first. Sharper steering makes close passes much safer.
- Follow the missions. They give clear targets and extra cash.
Your first run
Start by driving in the middle lane at moderate speed, just to read how the traffic moves. Then begin passing cars one at a time, closer and closer, until near misses come naturally. Only start chasing long combos with nitro once single passes feel safe.
Common mistakes
The most common mistake is holding the steering key too long, which swings the car across two lanes at once. Short taps keep it under control.
Who will enjoy Swerve Rush
It is perfect for short, high-score sessions. For a timed version of the same idea, try Traffic Racer 3D, or race a formula car through traffic in Extreme Formula Racing. See all our racing games.
