Beamng: Online City

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Ever wanted to smash Soviet-era cars in a post-Soviet concrete playground? This is basically a budget GTA meets demolition derby, set in a Russian apartment block neighborhood. The goal is simple: cruise around an open city, customize classic cars with wild skins and neon, then crash into other vehicles in arena battles. It's pure arcade chaos without the price tag.

Key Features

• Free-Roam Russian City: Explore a sprawling map filled with panelka apartments and concrete courtyards.
• Classic Soviet Cars: Drive iconic vehicles like the UAZ "Buhanka" van and Lada Niva with full customization.
• Demolition Arena Mode: Crash physics that send cars flying when you ram into opponents.
• Custom Skins & Tuning: Add flame wraps, dollar-sign rims, and neon underglow to stand out.

How to Play Beamng: Online City

Jump in and start driving—the learning curve is flat, but mastering the demolition physics takes practice.

Pick Your Ride and Hit the Streets

You start by selecting a vehicle from the garage. Use WASD or arrow keys to drive around the open city. Press C to switch camera angles and get a better view of the blocky Soviet architecture around you. The handling is arcade-style, so don't expect realistic turning—it's all about speed and momentum.

Smash Your Way Through the Arena

Enter the demolition zone where other cars spawn. Your job is to crash into them hard enough to send them airborne. Use the spacebar for handbrake drifts to line up better hits, and tap Alt to trigger nitro boosts when you need that extra ram power. The more damage you deal, the more currency you earn.

Tune and Repeat

Take your earnings back to the garage and pimp your ride. Buy new cars, slap on custom paint jobs, add ridiculous underglow, or swap in flashy wheels. Then head back out to either cruise the city or jump into another demolition round. The loop is short and addictive.

Who is Beamng: Online City for?

This is for casual players who want mindless car carnage without commitment. Perfect if you have 15 minutes to kill and want to smash stuff. Teens will love the customization options and the "tuner culture" aesthetic. It's not deep, but it's not trying to be—just fast, dumb fun with a Soviet twist.

The Gameplay Vibe

It feels like a mobile game ported to browser—and honestly, it probably is. The graphics are rough: low-poly buildings, stretched ground textures, and lighting that doesn't quite match the skybox. But there's something charming about the jank, especially when you slam into a Lada at full speed and watch it cartwheel across the pavement. The physics are goofy, not realistic. Audio is basic—engine sounds loop, crashes have decent impact, but there's no memorable soundtrack. It's the kind of game you play with your own music on.

Technical Check: Saves & Performance

Your progress saves automatically to your browser's local storage. Just don't clear your cache or you'll lose your garage. Performance-wise, this runs on a potato—the visuals are basic enough that even older laptops and budget phones will handle it fine. I didn't experience any lag, even during multi-car pile-ups in the arena.

Quick Verdict: Pros & Cons

A solid time-waster if you're into car culture or demolition physics, but don't expect polish.

• ✅ Pro: Instant action—no tutorials, no story, just drive and crash.
• ✅ Pro: The Soviet car selection is genuinely cool if you're into that niche.
• ❌ Con: The graphics look dated and the world feels empty outside the arena.

Controls

Responsive enough for arcade driving, though the nitro boost feels a bit floaty.

• Desktop: WASD or Arrow Keys to drive, C for camera, Alt for nitro, Space for handbrake, Esc to pause.
• Mobile: On-screen touch controls with virtual joystick and buttons.

Release Date & Developer

Developed by StepA Game and released on November 13, 2024. It's a newer title trying to carve out space in the crowded browser racing market.