MONSTER TRUCK GAMES

Monster Truck games put you in the driver seat of roaring machines with tires taller than a person. These titles capture the loud, crowd pleasing feel of real monster truck shows, letting you crush cars, clear jaw dropping jumps and sling mud across wild tracks.

The genre began in the early 1990s with 8 bit racers like Bigfoot, then grew fast as 3D graphics arrived. Series such as Monster Truck Madness and Monster Jam added licensed trucks, rich physics and full stadium events. Today you can find everything from pick up and play mobile games to deep simulations that model every shock and spring.

Core play centers on weighty physics, high torque engines and breakable objects. One round might ask you to set a fastest lap, the next to freestyle for combo trick points. Some games even let you build a custom rig, tuning suspension or swapping giant tires for sand paddles.

Whether you prefer arcade racing, creative stunt arenas or realistic off road challenges, Monster Truck games share one thing, a grin inducing sense of power. Grab the wheel, throttle up and leave a trail of crushed metal behind.