Claude Code Helps Solo Dev Build Racing Game
vidiclol · reddit · 2026-07-15
Using Claude Code, the author built a free-to-play drag racing game in just four days, attracting over 700 players and earning its first real revenue via an optional support page.
Recent major updates include:
- Living City: Added real players on the road, street crowds, and a hidden ring road collection to unlock the fastest jet car.
- The Streets Remember: Sold cars continue to appear on the street; winning a race awards the full prize, but losing means actually losing money.
- The Long Road: Each race has independent leaderboards and verification times; the reworked economy means high-tier cars are no longer quick half-day purchases.
- On Air: Rebuilt the radio system, which now starts playing songs from the middle when switching tracks.
- Performance: Fixed mobile stuttering issues.
The author's biggest takeaway: whenever players report an issue, a fix can usually be deployed the same day—something he could never achieve solo without Claude.
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