Slipwake guide
Win races by riding rivals’ wakes, drifting through corners and boosting at the right moment.
STEP BY STEP
- Choose Season or Quick Race from the menu.
- Hit the throttle just before the lights go out for a rocket start.
- Tuck in behind a car to fill the Wake Meter.
- Drift through corners to fill it further.
- Boost out of the wake to pass.
CONTROLS
- Keyboard: arrows or WASD to drive, Space to drift, Shift to boost, H horn, C camera, Esc pause.
- Gamepad: RT/LT throttle and brake, left stick to steer, RB drift, LB boost.
- Touch: on-screen pedals and arrows, slide pad or tilt steering.
DIFFICULTY
Computer drivers have adjustable skill, and driving assists can be turned on in Settings.
STRATEGY
- Save boost for the exit of a wake, not the middle of a corner.
- Clean laps without wall hits keep your speed up.
- Try Time Trial ghosts to learn each venue.
AVOID THESE MISTAKES
- Boosting with an empty meter.
- Pulling out of a wake too early.
- Braking late into tight corners.
DEVICES
Phones, tablets, laptops and desktops with WebGL 2.
CHANGELOG
- 2026-09 — Achievements linked to your TrySomeGames account; pop-ups also show in fullscreen.
- 2026-09 — Fullscreen button and a redesigned play bar.
GAME DATA
Scores and achievements are saved to your account only if you are signed in. Guests play without an account; nothing is stored beyond your browser.
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