Upgrade the Cars

A racing game where you steer through gates that multiply, divide, add or subtract your number, then spend coins on upgrades. It suits anyone who likes quick decisions and a steady sense of progress.

RovandvarkDusk team · updated 3 November 2026 · 3 min read

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What happens in a run

Each run sends your car down a road lined with gates. Every gate changes your number: some multiply or add, others divide or subtract. Steering into the right gate is the whole job.

Between runs you spend coins in the garage on upgrades. You can sell or keep the cars you collect, and supercars unlock as you go.

Inputs in brief

Swipe / dragSteer left and right
A / DSteer on a computer
Left / Right arrowSteer on a computer

First-session tips

  1. 1

    Read the numbers on both gates before you commit to a lane.

  2. 2

    A bigger number is not always worth a risky swerve; a safe add can beat a missed multiply.

  3. 3

    Spend coins on garage upgrades between runs rather than hoarding them.

  4. 4

    Decide whether to sell or keep each car before you buy the next one.

A fit for your evening

People who want short, easy-to-learn runs with a visible reward at the end of each one.

Honest caveats

  • Controls are only left and right, so there is little to learn but also little variety in input.

  • Poki shows ads around games; they are Poki's, not this site's.

Questions about Upgrade the Cars

Can I play it on a phone?

Yes. Poki lists computer, phone and tablet, with swipe or drag steering on touch screens.

Does it need an account?

No account step is listed for it.

Who made it?

CHEPERGame, as credited on Poki.

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