# Initial Drift — Drift on mountain roads

> Arcade racing game with drift mechanics on mountain roads. (iPhone/iPad app by Przemyslaw Gajc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/initial-drift/id1512034398 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Przemyslaw Gajc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434540442)
- Category: Games, Racing, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 98 App Store ratings · 140 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 342 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-05-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/initial-drift/id1512034398/reviews.md

## What is Initial Drift?

Drift on narrow mountain roads, drive at tremendous speed, but be careful - the smallest mistake can cost you a lot!

Game features:
- race against the clock (3 medals to achieve in each track)
- global highscore, competition with players from around the world
- 3 different worlds in low poly graphics
- challenging arcade driving physics
- 2 different driving style - drifting and non-drifting
- 24 cars (7 basic cars with skins)
- 9 routes in 72 variations
- easy to play, hard to master
- leveling system, rewards for experience gained
- 7 steering options (gamepad and keyboard support)
- 3 type of camera to choose
- addictive gameplay

If you have any question or you found some bugs send us an e-mail or message on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VOXEL-FUN-101939163513813/?ref=hl.

Music by Snabisch:
https://opengameart.org/users/snabisch
https://soundcloud.com/snabisch
https://makeagame.bandcamp.com/music

and Rezoner:
https://soundcloud.com/rezoner
https://rezoner.bandcamp.com/

## Key features

- Drift and non-drift driving styles
- Global high score competition
- Multiple worlds and routes
- Challenging arcade physics
- Leveling system with rewards
- 24 unlockable cars

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Car skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Car skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Car skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Car skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Car skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Car skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Car skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Car skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Car skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all skins | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Initial Drift?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🎵 Great atmospheric eurobeat soundtrack
- ⚙️ Realistic car physics and weight simulation
- 🏎️ Excellent drifting mechanics when mastered
- 🔋 Low battery consumption and lightweight
- 🎨 Charming retro visual style
- 📱 No internet requirement for offline play
- 🏁 Challenging difficulty curve rewards skill
- 🚗 Multiple unique vehicle options
- 🗺️ Well-designed mountain pass courses

**Cons**

- 🎛️ Steering feels unresponsive and sluggish
- ⚖️ Excessive understeer in vehicles
- 🚧 Cars stick to guardrails excessively
- ❌ No handbrake mechanic available
- 🎮 Controls feel heavy and unforgiving
- 📊 Limited map variety and selection
- 🚗 Limited free car options
- 💰 Expensive paid car purchases
- 🔊 No option to disable sound effects
- 🎮 Steep learning curve frustrates new players
- 📱 Controller support issues and inconsistencies
- 👻 No ghost racing or leaderboard features
- 🎨 Graphics could be more detailed
- 💾 Account system doesn't properly save progress

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Controller support not working properly on PS4/PS5
- Frequent account logout issues
- Leaderboard doesn't refresh properly
- Game lag and optimization issues
- Inconsistent turning behavior at different speeds
- Physics glitches when hitting walls
- Wheel steering center point inconsistency
- Missing maps in free mode for some users

**Most requested features**

- Adjustable steering sensitivity slider
- Handbrake mechanic for better control
- More maps and courses
- Multiplayer racing mode
- More free cars without paywall
- Vehicle customization and body kits
- Manual transmission with clutch option
- Inside cockpit camera view
- Ghost racing and leaderboard system
- More game modes
- Portuguese language support
- Better controller support
- Sound toggle option
- More Initial D and MF Ghost licensed cars
- Improved AI opponent difficulty
- Better crash physics

## Recent user reviews (10 of 140)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/initial-drift/id1512034398/reviews.md

### 2/5 — 操作性がイマイチ

*2026-06-05, version 1.23*

操作がオートアクセル、画面タッチでボタンのようなものもないので初見ではまずまともに走れないでしょう。
他者のようにお勧めはしません。

### 5/5 — C’est un bon jeu

*2026-05-20, version 1.23*

Une bonne expérience de jeu

### 1/5 — Berbat

*2026-05-14, version 1.23*

oyunu kadın sürücü yapmış olabilir erkekler kendini kötü hissetsin diye gerçek araba sürmek daha kolay

### 4/5 — Ok ko quảng cáo

*2026-03-26, version 1.23*

Game có trình thì chơi zui ko trình chê v thoi;)

### 2/5 — ハンドル操作に難あり

*2026-02-15, version 1.23*

まず他のレビューにもある通り曲がりにくい。と言うかハンドルを切るのが遅いのか、なんだか動きが重たすぎるように感じます。
そしてブレーキを踏んでドリフトを始めると今度はオーバーステアに。曲がりにくいと言う前提があることでさらにオーバーステアが出やすくなっているとも思います。
慣れれば走れるようにはなると思いますが...

### 5/5 — Nicee

*2026-01-19, version 1.23*

In my opinion difficult at first but once I get good it’s super fun

### 3/5 — 走りにくっ

*2025-12-28, version 1.23*

ちょっと無理だなこりゃ

### 5/5 — 曲がらなすぎて今これ

*2025-12-10, version 1.23*

朝倉ぁぁぁ

### 5/5 — たのしいなー！！

*2025-12-06, version 1.23*

たのしすぎ
ドリフトすれば曲がりますー

### 2/5 — Gumtape mi yapıyoruz belli değil

*2025-10-31, version 1.23*

Araç döndürmek inanılmaz zor, viraja girerken freni tokatlayıp dönmeye çalışmanız lazım ama ona rağmen çok zor iki dakika anca tahammül edebildim

## Frequently asked questions about Initial Drift

### What is Initial Drift?

Initial Drift is an arcade racing game where players can drift on narrow mountain roads at high speeds. It features challenging driving physics, multiple cars, and various routes to race on.

### What are the key features of Initial Drift?

Key features include race against the clock with three medals per track, global high scores, low poly graphics across three worlds, challenging arcade driving physics with drifting and non-drifting styles, 24 cars, 9 routes in 72 variations, a leveling system, and 7 steering options.

### Is Initial Drift free to play?

The game is free to play but offers in-app purchases. This means you can download and enjoy the core gameplay without paying, but there are optional items or content available for purchase.

### What platforms is Initial Drift available on?

The provided description does not explicitly state the platforms. However, it mentions gamepad and keyboard support, suggesting it is likely available on PC or consoles, and possibly mobile devices.

### How do I compete with other players?

You can compete with players from around the world through the global high score system. Achieving the best times and scores on each track will place you on the leaderboards, allowing for worldwide competition.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.23 — 2020-07-14

- added new tutorial video
- changed driving physics
- fixed bugs

### 1.21 — 2020-06-01

- improved shadows
- fixed bugs

### 1.20 — 2020-05-29

- added free ride mode
- added option that changes screen resolution
- improved car ghosts
- improved cars looks
- fixed account leveling

### 1.15 — 2020-05-22

- added new map
- added silver, gold and platinum car ghost
- added new medal - platinum
- changed driving physics
- improved cars looks
- reduced penalties for hitting a wall
- added quality settings

### 1.07 — 2020-05-15

- increased game speed
- added option to run game at 60 fps
- changed controls responsiveness
- some minor bugs fixed

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-31.*