XF Extreme Formula: Delivering the High-Speed Future We Were Promised

Slamming your hoverjet around a sweeping, gravity-defying curve at supersonic speeds while thirty rival pilots jostle for position defines the white-knuckle thrill of this futuristic racer.

Developed by Feperd Games, this title transports players to the year 3000, drops them into the cockpit of sleek hovercrafts, and tasks them with conquering the solar system. Rather than leaning into the hyper-technical, drift-heavy simulation of other modern anti-gravity racers, it channels a pure, unfiltered arcade philosophy. Across Tournament, Time Attack, and Arcade modes, the game focuses on responsive controls, aggressive track design, and dense grids of competitors. Perhaps its most surprising feature is a dedicated Story Mode, which allows players to interact with rival pilots and dig into the lore of the Hoverjet racing league between high-stakes championships, adding a layer of personality that is often missing from modern racing games.

What immediately grabs players is the game’s exceptional sense of scale and velocity. Many Steam reviews point out that while other titles display high speeds on a digital speedometer, this one actually makes you feel the terrifying momentum of Mach-1 travel through brilliant visual styling and camera work. The tracks loop through vast, towering structures that dwarf your ship, using cinematic camera angles to emphasize just how small you are in these cavernous environments. Unlike competitors like Redout or BallisticNG—which feature steep, punishing physics systems that can take hours to master—the handling here is comfortable and intuitive right out of the gate. This accessibility does not mean the game is a walk in the park; the bot racers are notoriously challenging and aggressive, forcing you to fight for every inch of tarmac.

XF Extreme Formula gameplay screenshot
Image courtesy of Feperd Games via Steam

With an impressive 92% positive rating from over two hundred players, the community’s sentiment is overwhelmingly enthusiastic, though not without some realistic caveats. Longtime fans of retro sci-fi racing have dubbed it “an F-Zero clone with the sauce,” praising its responsiveness and the frequent, care-filled updates from the active developer. The newly introduced story mode has been called “mint” by players who missed the narrative flavor of classic racers. However, the game’s indie budget and ongoing development show in its rougher edges. Players note that the story mode is not yet finished, and certain minor quality-of-life features are missing—specifically, a visual tracker for trophies earned at various difficulty levels. Furthermore, a small contingent of players find the game too derivative, arguing that it lacks the high-budget polish of its inspirations and feels like an “off-brand” endeavor that doesn’t fully justify itself over emulating retro classics.

These minor complaints do little to dull the thrill of the chase. This game is a love letter to a specific era of gaming, prioritizing sheer fun and blistering speed over clinical perfection.

The Verdict

This is a game made specifically for players who have spent years waiting for a proper spiritual successor to the high-speed console racers of the early 2000s. If you want a fast, challenging, and highly responsive racer without the exhausting complexity of modern sim-racers, it is an easy recommendation. It may lack AAA budget sheen, but at a very reasonable price point, it delivers the adrenaline rush that genre fans have been craving.

Key Facts

  • Developer: Feperd Games
  • Publisher: Feperd Games
  • Release Date: May 26, 2026
  • Price: $10.79