Any Steam users who are fans of the Initial D anime can nab a racing MMO set in Japan for free, at least for a short period of time, as it's going to be returning to full price soon.
While Nintendo might be the king of the kart racers, the other platforms rule the roost when it comes to realistic racing titles. Usually, this means cars based on real vehicles, realistic physics and weather effects, and locations that are imitations of famous racetracks.
Not all racing games need to be super realistic or colorfully cartoonish. Some games coast on their unique vibes, as is the case with Initial Drift Online, a racing MMO that's currently free on Steam until January 18, 2026. Initial Drift Online is seeped in anime and Eurobeat, scratching the itch for people who love a certain aesthetic.
Initial Drift Online Is Free On Steam (But Not For Long)
Initial Drift Online is a racing MMO set in Japan, where the player can quickly jump into challenges against other users. It has a semi-open world with its own day/night cycle, allowing players to explore and have fun outside the boundaries of each race.
Additionally, the game...
