Half Grip is a roguelike combat racing game developed by Half Games, which challenges players to multitask while using only one hand. Players will need to steer the car, shift gears, and shoot if they want to stay in the race. The gameplay is a cross between realistic and arcade car handling, testing players as they race on various terrains and road conditions.
Players can upgrade their vehicle to increase the cars performance and customize it to their liking. In true roguelike fashion, no two runs will be the same. It is up to the players to figure out what build creates the most optimal car. The game allows for a variety of possibilities, ranging from armed hell-on-wheels to tricked out drifters.
As part of the October 2026 Steam Next Fest, Half Games released an official demo on October 19, 2026. The demo features a branching map that is seven races long with objectives to complete. Players will have three lives in total, they can shop between races, and there are five different tracks: Stadium, Forest, Winter Mountain, Fire Factory, and Tokyo.
The demo also includes 71 items, each designed with unique abilities that can potentially give players an edge during their race. Some will help them destroy other racers while others can turn back time or increase the players lap time, allowing them to continue destroying their opponents.
In the demo trailer posted by the developers, it features the first person perspective players have inside their cars. The interior of their car is also customizable. They can changing the sheering wheel to look like a boat wheel or have a skull on their gear stick.
The trailer showcases the exterior upgrades, including armored pieces useful for ramming into other cars. Players interested in the chaos Half Grip teases, they can download and try out the demo today. A set release date has yet to be confirmed, but it is certainly one game that promises hours of mayhem and fun.