Winter Road Games

Snow can be a beautiful thing to watch fall to the ground, but during and after snowstorms, snow can be an incredibly dangerous hindrance to driving. Some people enjoy driving on the road in winter or are prepared for it with snow tires and four-wheel drives. For other drivers, it can be a scary experience. However, there are many games online that can simulate the winter road driving experience without any of the danger.

  1. "Winter Rider"

    • "Winter Rider," a free online game available at the Game Serpent website, is a motorcycle winter road game. Driving on a motorcycle is dangerous enough without the problems of snow, and this game illustrates this point. Players must ride through the streets using the arrows keys. The up button on the keyboards accelerates while the down arrow brakes. Players must avoid icy patches on the ground, as this can cause them to lose control and crash. They must jump over or ride around obstacles such as cars, snowplows and even snow drifts. Once in the air, players must land their bike without crashing. They use the left and right arrows to control their pitch while in the air. Players can post their scores online to compete against players around the world.

    "Snow Truck"

    • "Snow Truck," a free online game available at the Game Serpent website is similar to "Winter Rider" in its focus. Players drive a large truck in extreme winter conditions. The road has become entirely ice, making it almost impossible to drive safely on the road. Players must use the arrows keys to drive, with up accelerating, down braking and the left and right keys controlling your pitch in the air. This is another game where players can fly into the air if they hit the wrong spot. Players must avoid other trucks, animals, gusts of wind, snow banks and sliding off the edge of the road. The physics of the game are slightly different to "Winter Rider," as you are driving a larger vehicle. This means you have to be more careful while you drive. It also takes place on ice, meaning any wrong turn can end in a bad crash. Post your scores online to compete against other players.

    "Snow Storm"

    • "Snow Storm," a free online game from the Free Online Games website is a winter road game that focuses on the heroes of the snowy road: the plow truck drivers. Players control a snow plow using the arrow keys. The up arrow moves your plow up, the down arrow moves it down and the left and right arrows move it left and right. Players must clear the road and the parking lot of snow in order to free trees and cars. This game is a puzzle game in that you have to think very carefully before you move any snow. You can pile up snow to a short height before it becomes immovable. Pushing the snow piles to the side of the lot in the correct order guarantees that you clear the parking lot quickly. Take your time before making any move.