Basic Arcade Car Controller For Unity

Basic Arcade Car Controller (Unity)

This controller is a free, beginner-friendly car controller asset for Unity.  

It is designed as a simple and customizable starting point for arcade-style driving games, prototypes, and learning purposes.

This asset does not aim for full vehicle simulation realism.  

Instead, it focuses on clarity, modularity, and ease of understanding.

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This controller contains:

- Basic acceleration, braking, and steering

- Simple tire grip / traction logic (customizable)

- Counter-steering support

- Nitro system

- Center of Mass adjustment

- Fake but controllable gearbox system

- Modular code structure

Controls:

- WASD / Arrow Keys – Controls

- Space - Handbrake

- Shift / Left Shift – Nitro

Additional Notes:

- This asset uses WheelCollider for simplicity.

- Engine sounds are placeholder examples.

- Vehicle physics are intentionally simplified.

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Intended Use:

- Learning vehicle controllers in Unity

- Prototyping arcade-style driving games

- Base system for further customization

- Beginner and intermediate projects

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GitHub Repository:

https://github.com/burhanreyhani/unity-basic-arcade-car-controller