Drift Boss
Drift Boss
Drift Boss is a one-button drifting game where you guide a car across a narrow platform by tapping at the right moment.
There are no brakes. No steering wheel. Just timing. Drift too late or too early and the car falls off the platform and your run ends.
Play Drift Boss for free at Poki and see how far your drifting skills can take you.
How Drift Boss works
In Drift Boss, the car moves forward automatically and your only control is choosing when to drift.
The car starts slow, but it moves faster the longer you survive. Later turns are tighter and the platform gets thinner. A small mistake here sends your car straight into the void.
Tap just before the corner appears, then release early. Holding the drift too long will push you off the edge.
Controls
The controls in Drift Boss are simple, but getting good at them takes careful timing.
- Desktop: Press Space to drift and release to straighten.
- Mobile: Tap the screen to drift and lift your finger to stop.
Improving your score
Your score is based entirely on distance. Survive longer and your score climbs. Fall once and it resets.
You will go farther if you follow these tips:
- Tap before the corner reaches the middle of your screen. Waiting until it's right in front of you is usually too late.
- If the front of your car points past the edge of the platform, you've drifted too long.
- Sometimes the car tilts toward the edge but doesn't fall. Quickly let go and you can still stay on the platform.
- Save up as many car insurance items as possible to quickly get you back into your run.
Drift Boss Vehicles
There are 8 vehicles in Drift Boss. You unlock them by collecting the coins that appear on the track.
Some vehicles like the fire truck feel big and slow. Others like the police car feel quick and light. Try them all and see which one feels easiest to control.
Here are the vehicles available to unlock:
| Vehicle | Price |
|---|---|
| Green car | Free |
| Yellow truck | 200🪙 |
| Yellow cab | 250🪙 |
| Police car | 300🪙 |
| Mini bus | 350🪙 |
| Ice cream truck | 400🪙 |
| Ambulance | 450🪙 |
| Fire truck | 500🪙 |
Special items
- Double score: For a short time, your score increases twice as fast while you stay on the platform.
- Car insurance: Gives you one extra chance after falling. If you misjudge a jump or slide off the edge, you respawn and continue.
- Coin rush: Increases the coins you collect for a short time. If you stay on the platform while it's active, you unlock vehicles faster. But be careful that the coins don't distract you, causing you to fall.
Rewards
- Daily Rewards: Gives you free coins and special items for logging in. Come back each day to collect bonuses and unlock vehicles faster.
- Spin to Win: Appears at random after a crash and lets you spin for random coin bonuses or items such as car insurance or coin rush.
About Drift Boss
Drift Boss was created by MarketJS and launched in 2019. MarketJS has released over 25 other games at Poki.
Drift Boss is built in HTML5, which means it runs right in your web browser with no downloads or installs needed. It works on all devices and loads in a flash so you're racing in seconds.
Games like Drift Boss
If you like timing-based car games, try these next:
Drive Mad focuses on balancing vehicles across unstable terrain. Just like Drift Boss, small mistakes end the run. Success comes from controlling your speed and keeping the vehicle steady.
Smash Karts introduces multiplayer competition and weapons into a driving format. It tests the same quick reactions as Drift Boss, but with other players trying to knock you out.
FAQ
What is Drift Boss? Drift Boss is a one-button drifting game where you guide a car along a narrow platform and try to survive as long as possible. Your score is based on distance
Can I play Drift Boss online for free?
Yes. Drift Boss is free to play at Poki. You can play on your browser for mobile, desktop and tablets.
What is the record in Drift Boss? There's no official worldwide leaderboard. So, focus on beating your own score or competing with your friends.
Is Drift Boss endless?
Yes. Drift Boss features an endless track that continues until you fall off the platform. There are no levels or checkpoints, so the goal is to survive as long as possible and beat your best distance.