In The Heat Of The Night
Drive and race through a humid Southern town after dark, then fit real-life rims, paint finishes and engine parts that change how the car drives.
Made by Allen Freeman
About In The Heat Of The Night
- Kind: Racing, Simulation
- Played 23 times
- Published 2026-11-01
- Mode: single player
- Runs in a web browser, on a phone or a laptop. Free to play.
How to play In The Heat Of The Night
Goal: Race through the night streets while customizing your car to improve how it drives.
Controls
- Arrow keys: Steer, accelerate and brake, or navigate menus
- W: Start driving from the title screen
- Space: Confirm or start from the title screen
- Enter: Confirm or start driving
- R: Reset the car, or start the race from the title screen
- E: Interact
- F: Toggle getting out of or into the car (on foot)
- G: Open the garage from the title screen
Your first game
- At the title screen, press R or W/Space/Enter to start
- Press G to open the garage and choose rims, paint and engine parts
- Drive the car using the arrow keys
- Press F to get out and walk, or E to interact with objects
- Press R to reset the car if you get stuck, or C to change camera view
FAQ
What kind of game is In The Heat Of The Night?
It is a single-player racing simulation game where you drive through a Southern town after dark. In addition to driving and racing, you can tune your vehicle in a garage and explore the environment on foot.
How can you customize your car?
You can open the garage to equip different rims, change paint finishes, and install engine parts. The engine upgrades alter how the vehicle drives and handles.
Can you get out of the vehicle and walk around?
Yes, pressing F lets you exit the car to walk around on foot. You can also press E to interact with objects in the environment.
Does the game support multiplayer racing?
No, the game is designed only for single player.