# Squid Drifter: 2D drift racing — Retro and cute arcade game

> Retro 2D arcade drift racing game with simple controls and time attack modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Shuhei Toyoda.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squid-drifter-2d-drift-racing/id1635471338 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shuhei Toyoda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573187538)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Casual, Racing
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.22/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 72 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-08-29
- Data updated: 2026-07-10
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squid-drifter-2d-drift-racing/id1635471338/reviews.md

## What is Squid Drifter?

Drift a fast-moving squid!
You can enjoy the thrill of sliding through the corners and hot time attacks with a super simple and retro game feeling.

== How to play ==

Rotating squid's direction by 45 degrees: The buttons at the bottom of the screen.
The squid is very slippery, so control it with good timing!

## Key features

- Simple 45-degree directional controls
- Slippery squid physics
- Corner drifting mechanics
- Time attack challenges
- Retro arcade feel

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squid-drifter-2d-drift-racing/id1635471338/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Seems fun

*2024-02-24*

Please add a way to remove all mentions of ADs via IAP. 

Ads ruin the aesthetic and minimalism for me.

### 2/5 — Please add this

*2023-12-14*

Turning is hard to control could you please add a slider control please?.

### 5/5 — Add enemies

*2023-11-19*

Hello I am a dear fan. I would like you to add enemies like fish and sharks. They would be fun additions to the game.

### 1/5 — How do I play this

*2023-08-04*

I literally can’t play it with the adds in the bottom corner I can not drift down and it’s down right impossible to control!

## Frequently asked questions about Squid Drifter

### What is Squid Drifter?

Squid Drifter is a 2D arcade racing game with a retro feel. It focuses on controlling a slippery squid to drift through corners and achieve fast times.

### How do you play Squid Drifter?

You control the squid's direction by tapping buttons that rotate it 45 degrees. The squid is very slippery, so precise timing is key to mastering drifts.

### Does Squid Drifter have ads?

Yes, Squid Drifter contains advertisements.

### What devices is Squid Drifter available on?

Squid Drifter is available on iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Squid Drifter?

Squid Drifter has an age rating of 4+.

### When was Squid Drifter last updated?

The latest version of Squid Drifter was updated on September 6, 2022.

### What are the main game modes in Squid Drifter?

The primary focus is on time attack challenges, where players aim to complete courses as quickly as possible by mastering drifts.

### Can I play Squid Drifter offline?

The provided data does not specify if Squid Drifter supports offline play. However, games with ad support often require an internet connection.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.11 — 2022-09-06

- Minor bug fix

### 1.0.1 — 2022-08-29

- Minor bug fix

### 1.0 — 2022-08-29

No release notes.

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## More apps by Shuhei Toyoda

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All apps by Shuhei Toyoda: https://appshunter.io/developer/1573187538

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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 2026-07-10.*