Looking for a racing game that starts instantly? Shove Them runs in your browser and is completely free to play. In Shove Them every corner is a small decision — brake early and lose time, brake late and risk the wall. That tension is what keeps people replaying the same track. From the tags you can already tell that it follows the hyper-casual formula: one mechanic, instant play and very short rounds; the characters are stickmen, which usually means fast, exaggerated animation and slapstick.
About Shove Them
Shove Them is an exciting and highly addictive hyper-casual game that promises endless entertainment. Players are thrown into a vibrant, engaging environment where the goal is to expertly swipe and tap your way to victory. The intuitive mechanics allow users of all ages to easily pick up the game and start playing within moments. In Shove Them, you must harness the
The genre lives on a sense of speed, tracks or roads that reward memorisation and responsive steering. Shove Them understands that, and it shows in the first minute of play. The skills it leans on are timing and risk management; both improve noticeably after a few sessions.
How to play Shove Them
- Press the play button above and wait for Shove Them to finish loading. On first load this can take a few seconds while the game files are fetched.
- Follow the on-screen prompts. The developer describes the controls like this: Use WASD or Arrow keys to move Use Space to open the latter
- Do a warm-up lap without worrying about position. Feel how the vehicle brakes and turns, then race for real.
- Use the full-screen button under the frame for the best view, and keep an eye on the score, timer or health display so you know what the game is asking of you.
Controls
You will not need a manual for Shove Them, but knowing the inputs before you start saves the first minute of fumbling:
| Input | What it does |
|---|---|
| WASD keys | Use WASD or Arrow keys to move Use Space to open the latter. |
| Arrow keys | Use WASD or Arrow keys to move Use Space to open the latter. |
| Space bar | Use WASD or Arrow keys to move Use Space to open the latter. |
The controls are tap and drag based, which makes it comfortable on touch screens as well as with a mouse.
Tips and tricks
- If the game has upgrades, put the first ones into handling or brakes rather than top speed — control wins more races than raw power at the beginning.
- On mobile, tilt controls feel exciting but touch buttons are usually more precise. Try both before you settle.
- Traffic and rivals are predictable: they hold their line. Plan your overtake two cars ahead rather than reacting to the one in front.
- Look where you want to go, not at the wall you want to avoid. Your steering follows your attention.
- Because this is a Hypercasual game, find the rhythm of the single mechanic — that is the entire skill.
- Because this is a Stickman game, stickman games are forgiving about looks and strict about timing.
Who will enjoy it
We would recommend Shove Them to anyone who enjoys speed, vehicles and shaving seconds off a personal best. A typical session is a single race of one to three minutes, or a longer career if unlocks are involved. The learning curve is forgiving on early tracks, demanding on later ones. The controls are tap and drag based, which makes it comfortable on touch screens as well as with a mouse.
Game details
| Category | Racing Games |
|---|---|
| Tags | Hypercasual, Puzzleblock, Stickman |
| Platform | Browser (desktop, tablet and mobile) |
| Controls | Touch and mouse |
| Technology | HTML5 — no download or plugin required |
| Frame | Landscape (800×600) |
| Added | 25 October 2024 |
| Plays | 1 |
| Price | Free to play |
Frequently asked questions
Is Shove Them free to play?
It is free. Open the page, press play and the game loads in the browser. You do not need to install anything or register.
Can I play Shove Them on my phone?
Shove Them works on mobile devices. Open this page on your phone or tablet and use the touch controls; rotating the device to landscape usually gives the best view.
What are the controls for Shove Them?
In short: WASD keys — Use WASD or Arrow keys to move Use Space to open the latter; Arrow keys — Use WASD or Arrow keys to move Use Space to open the latter; Space bar — Use WASD or Arrow keys to move Use Space to open the latter. The full list is in the controls section above.
Does Shove Them save my progress?
Most browser games, including Shove Them, store progress locally in your browser. If you clear your cookies or switch devices, that progress may be lost, so finish sessions before clearing browser data.
How do I play Shove Them in full screen?
Use the full-screen button just below the game frame. Press Esc on your keyboard to leave full-screen mode again.
What kind of game is Shove Them?
It is a racing game with the tags Hypercasual, Puzzleblock, Stickman. Forgiving on early tracks, demanding on later ones, and a single race of one to three minutes, or a longer career if unlocks are involved.
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