Initial D-Inspired Drift Racing Game Drift86 Free on Steam Until June 4
The free distribution of Drift86, alongside the upcoming Akina, shows RewindApp is actively building a niche for Initial D-inspired arcade drift racing on PC.
Reporting from 1 sources: Game Spark.
The drift racing game Drift86, released in 2019 by RewindApp, is free on Steam until June 4. It features over 30 maps, over 40 car models including an Initial D-style 86, and multiplayer. RewindApp is also developing a new arcade drift game, Akina, scheduled for 2026 with over 80,000 wishlists as of March.
RewindApp's Drift86, a multiplayer drift racing game released in 2019, is free on Steam until June 4 at 1:00 AM. The game includes over 30 tracks set on mountain roads, coastlines, and circuits, and more than 40 car models, one of which closely resembles the Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 driven by the protagonist of Initial D. Players can race online or solo, with Eurobeat-style music accompanying record attempts.
RewindApp is also developing a new arcade-style drift game, Akina, scheduled for release in 2026. As of March 2026, its Steam wishlist count had exceeded 80,000. Drift86 supports Japanese and is available in a limited free period on Steam.
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