Hill Climb Racing

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Hill Climb Racing

Fingersoft

Android; iOS; Amazon Appstore; Microsoft Store (Windows); Apple Arcade (Hill Climb Racing+)Free-to-play with ads and in-app purchases (ad-free paid Apple Arcade variant available)

Health Score

DECENT

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About This Game

Hill Climb Racing is a 2D physics-based driving game in which players control a driver (Bill) across hilly terrain, collecting coins and fuel while upgrading vehicles. Runs are short, arcade-style sessions focused on balancing acceleration and tilt to avoid flipping or running out of fuel; progression comes from unlocking and upgrading a variety of quirky vehicles. The game is lightweight, casual, and designed for quick play on mobile devices.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

0/5

Creativity

2/5

Pro-Social

1/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

3/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

1/5

Social Risk

0/5

Content Intensity

1/5

Negatives

•Free-to-play model includes ads and in-app purchases which can encourage spending
•repetitive arcade loop may encourage extended play
•minimal but present cartoon crashes (no realistic blood).

Positives

•Simple
•pick-up-and-play physics driving
•wide variety of vehicles and upgrades encourage experimentation
•offline play and short sessions suitable for casual use.

Gameplay Videos

Hill Climb Racing - Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1 - Jeep (iOS, Android)

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Official Ratings

Not Rated

ESRB

Mild Cartoon ViolenceIn‑Game PurchasesAdvertising

In-Game Purchases; Advertising

PEGI 3 (estimated)

PEGI

Mild Cartoon ViolenceIn‑App Purchases (estimated)

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not recommended for this age group without close supervision — gameplay is simple but in-app purchase prompts and ads can appear; enable parental controls and approve purchases first.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Generally playable for kids with parental guidance — explain in-app purchases and consider disabling them or using device purchase restrictions; ads may appear between runs.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Suitable for most in this group with basic guidance about in-app purchases; game mechanics are mild and non-graphic, but limit session length if needed.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Appropriate — gameplay is casual and low-risk; monitor spending and ad exposure if account/children have payment methods linked.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Appropriate — casual arcade racing with minimal content risk; users should be aware of in-app purchase mechanics and optional paid ad-free options.