Where Traffic Rider keeps you on a single motorcycle in traffic, Asphalt 8 puts you in a large garage of cars and bikes and sends you off ramps. It is a racing game from Gameloft SE, first released on August 19, 2013, and still updated: the current version is 9.2.0i, updated on October 13, 2026. Multiplayer races with fast cars and motorcycles are part of the mix.
What a 2013 racer still tries to solve
Many mobile racers either stay simple or hide their depth behind one vehicle. Asphalt 8 goes the other way. The developer says it carries over 300 licensed cars and motorbikes and 75+ tracks, so variety is the main answer to repetition.
Settings range from the Nevada Desert to the streets of Tokyo, according to the publisher. The game sits in the racing and F1 games categories and also in controller games in our catalog, and it is tagged as racing and suitable for ages 10 and up.
Licensed cars, airborne stunts and custom controls
The vehicle list includes makers such as Lamborghini, Bugatti and Porsche. You can customize cars and motorcycles, collect special-edition models, and upgrade them. You can also dress your racer avatar with clothes and accessories.
The game leans on stunts. Ramps allow barrel rolls and 360° jumps, and the developer ties these mid-air moves to gaining speed, in both car and motorcycle races. Controls and on-screen icons can be adjusted to your playstyle.
On the multiplayer side, you race fast cars and motorcycles against other players. The developer mentions the World Series, seasons, live events, racing passes and limited-time Cups with prizes that include early access to new vehicles. Single-player races are also part of the game.
What to check before installing Asphalt 8
The game is free, with both ads and in-app purchases. Expect upgrades, passes and event content to be tied to that model.
Your phone needs Android 7.0 or newer. The content rating is Everyone 10+.
This page is a catalog entry for a Google Play title. The package ID is com.gameloft.android.ANMP.GloftA8HM, which is useful for confirming you are looking at the right listing.
Asphalt 8 pros and cons
Pros
- Over 300 licensed cars and motorbikes, per the store description
- 75+ tracks across settings such as the Nevada Desert and Tokyo
- Adjustable controls and on-screen icons
- Free to install, with a 4.6 Google Play rating from about 12 million ratings
- Multiplayer, seasons, live events and limited-time Cups
Cons
- Contains ads
- Contains in-app purchases
- Requires Android 7.0 or newer
- Download size varies by device
Is Asphalt 8 safe?
Asphalt 8 comes from Gameloft SE, the publisher listed on Google Play, and it is available there at no cost. No independent security review is available, so nothing more can be claimed. Ads and in-app purchases are present, so set purchase controls if children play, since the content rating is Everyone 10+.
How to install Asphalt 8
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Asphalt 8 when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
