Hill Climb Racing is one of the most iconic physics-based games ever created. It was developed in 2012 by a Finnish developer, Fingersoft. It is a 2D side-scrolling driving game whose main objective is to drive as far as possible without flipping over, running out of fuel or damaging your vehicle. The game follows the exploits of a young driver named Newton Bill, who is on a mission to conquer the best hills on Earth (and beyond) using a series of vehicles. Whether you're chasing your next high score or just killing time with a few flips and crashes, the game delivers immense fun, with its simple design and graphics.

• Jeep: The default vehicle, providing decent balance for beginners.
• Motocross Bike: Great air control, but unstable on maps with rough terrain.
• Monster Truck: High torque, which proves to be excellent for uneven terrain.
• Tank: High durability and power, but slow.
• Race Car, Hovercraft, Moonlander: These and other such vehicles introduce fun and strategic variety.

• Countryside: The classic starter map.
• Desert: Loose terrain and steep hills.
• Arctic: Slippery surfaces and fuel scarcity.
• Moon: Low gravity and fun manoeuvring.
• Highway, Volcano, Forest, Cave, Factory: And many more for varied gameplay and challenges.

More gems and coins can be attained through in-game packs and purchases. Many vehicles and stages can also be bought. The game offers ads which can be used to receive double coin earnings after a run, reviving once after crashing and to earn free coins or gems occasionally. You can play the entire game offline, meaning monetisation is entirely opt-in. Hill Climb Racing is not a pay-to-win game. Along with upgrades, Skill matters most.

• Upgrade tires first.
• Perform more air time and flips to earn coins. The Moon stage, due to its low gravity, is very efficient for this.
• Some stages are easier with specific vehicles (Check our Experts corner).
• Use stages like Highway or Moon to gain coins with minimum risk.
• Watch ads for double coin bonuses.
• Don’t get overexcited and perform many flips in one go.
• Always aim to get fuel, even if it means slowing down.
• The Rally Car and the Motocross Bike are the best vehicles overall.

Vehicles and Maps:
Some vehicles are better for particular levels. For best results, the vehicle should be over 50 % upgraded.

• Countryside: Jeep or Dune Buggy (Easy terrain and good for beginners)
• Desert: Monster Truck or Motocross Bike (Handles loose sand and sharp inclines with high torque and stability)
• Arctic: Snowmobile or Tank (Snowmobile is best on ice, and the Tank powers through slippery hills)
• Highway: Race Car, Dragster (Flat surface which favours fast vehicles)
• Moon: Motocross Bike, Super Diesel 4x4 (Low gravity needs excellent air control and high torque)
• Volcano: Tank, Moonlander, Mutant (Uneven ground and sudden lava ridges need control and durability)
• Forest: Quad Bike, Motocross Bike (Quick on tight terrain, including trees and branches)
• Night: Hovercraft, Super Offroad (Night mode limits visibility, memorising the terrain helps)
• Boot Camp: Rally Car, Tank, Super Offroad (Tough terrain with obstacles like spikes and mines)
• Mars: Moonlander, Motocross Bike (Similar to Moon, but with more uneven terrain)

Game popularity: Hill Climb Racing has proven to be more popular than most other games, despite its simple gameplay and graphics. The following factors are attributed to its popularity:

• Simple and unique gameplay.
• Doesn’t require an internet connection.
• Regular updates such as new vehicles, stages, and tweaks.
• Runs on almost any smartphone, including even older ones.
• The physics-based ragdoll system makes even failure funny, adding to the game’s humour and charm.
• Unlike many mobile games, Hill Climb Racing 1 does not interrupt gameplay with forced ads between levels. Ads are chosen by the player for in-game bonuses.