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Click Start, then accelerate with the Up arrow, brake with Down, and steer with Left and Right. Use A and D for the air brakes on tight turns. HexGL is a large 3D game, so give it a few seconds to load. Best played on a desktop with a keyboard.

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Frequently Asked Questions about HexGL

How do I play HexGL?
Click Start to launch the race. Press the Up arrow to accelerate, Down to brake, and the Left and Right arrows to steer your anti-gravity ship around the track. Tap A or D to fire the air brakes for sharper turns. Click the game first so it captures your keyboard input.
Is HexGL free to play online?
Yes! HexGL on PlayBrain is completely free to play in your browser. No downloads, no sign-ups, and no ads blocking gameplay.
What is the goal in HexGL?
HexGL is a time-trial racing game. The goal is to complete the laps as fast as you can without crashing into the walls, weaving through the futuristic track at high speed and beating your best time.
Does HexGL need a powerful computer?
HexGL is a full 3D WebGL game, so it runs best on a desktop or laptop with a modern browser and a decent graphics card. If it runs slowly, you can lower the Quality setting in the menu before starting a race.
Does HexGL work on mobile?
HexGL is heavy and built around keyboard steering, so it plays best on a desktop or laptop. Some phones can run it at lower quality, but a keyboard gives the best control.
Is HexGL open source?
Yes. HexGL was created by Thibaut Despoulain (BKcore) and is released under the MIT License, built with HTML5, JavaScript, and the three.js WebGL engine. PlayBrain self-hosts the original open-source build.

About HexGL

HexGL is a fast, futuristic anti-gravity racing game built entirely in the browser by developer Thibaut Despoulain (BKcore). Inspired by classic racers like F-Zero and Wipeout, it puts you in the cockpit of a hovering ship that screams along a neon track suspended over a sprawling cityscape. The game was an early showcase of what WebGL could do, using the three.js engine to render reflective ships, glowing trails, and bloom-lit scenery at high frame rates without any plugins. Your only job is speed: weave through the track, hug the racing line, and use the air brakes to carve tight corners while chasing the fastest possible lap time. There are no weapons and no combat, just pure racing. HexGL is released under the MIT License, which is what lets PlayBrain self-host the original open-source build for you to play here.

How to Play

  1. Click Start, then click again on the help screen to load and begin the race.
  2. Press the Up arrow to accelerate and the Down arrow to brake.
  3. Steer with the Left and Right arrows, and tap A or D for the air brakes on tight turns.
  4. Race through the laps without crashing and try to set your fastest time.

Credits: HexGL by Thibaut Despoulain (BKcore), released under the MIT License. Built with three.js. Source: github.com/BKcore/HexGL. Additional art courtesy of Nobiax and Charnel.