Clutch: The Drift Simulation
Clutch is an effort to create the closest to real life car drifting simulation but in a “game” form. The goal is to create a professional level game that closest simulates real driving with the largest support for modding. The secondary goal is to mimic the fun of real life drifting and community.
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About This Game
Clutch is a realistic drifting simulator built for drivers who want to master car control, not just rack up points.
Every part of the experience is designed around authentic drifting. Weight transfer, throttle control, clutch kicks, steering inputs, and tire behavior all work together to reward proper technique. Whether you're learning your first donut or refining tandem proximity, Clutch is built to help you become a better driver.
Unlike general racing simulators, Clutch focuses entirely on drifting. Practice solo, compete with friends online, or build your own content through an open modding system.
Features
Realistic drifting physics designed around driver technique
Formula Drift inspired judging with line and angle scoring
Multiplayer tandem drifting and dedicated servers
Replay system with ghost runs for practicing and competing against yourself
Live tire tuning and editable tire models
Open modding support for cars, tracks, and physics
VR support
Triple monitor support
Steering wheel, pedal, H-pattern, and handbrake support
Sandbox spectator mode with movable props and interactive environments
Built for the Community
Clutch is developed with direct community feedback and is actively updated with new features, physics improvements, and quality-of-life changes. Whether you're a real-world drifter, an experienced sim driver, or someone looking to learn, your feedback helps shape the future of the simulator.
If your goal is to understand drifting instead of simply driving sideways, Clutch was built for you.
