Wheels, legs, hands, wings… there are many ways to achieve high speeds. Here, we’ve gathered together games that feature not necessarily the most practical ones, but definitely some of the most fun.

This indie classic isn’t only about speed, it’s also about distance. The goal is to drive as far as you can while plowing oncoming traffic, shaking off cops and collecting bottle caps. Along the way, you’ll also amass a collection of cars designed by someone who clearly knows a thing or two about them.

Part of the ever-popular running franchise, this game adds fun twists to proceedings: powers such as the Bubble Gum (aka bouncy shield), upgradable characters with their own skills, city-specific challenges and mechanics and more. All of this makes for great, speedy gameplay.

Any runner with Sonic and his friends is timeless, and this one is no different. Jump, slide, collect coins and power-ups, fly and, above all, race fast. Oh, and the music. We don’t know what it is with music in Sonic games, but the high-energy, electronic tunes somehow feel nostalgic even if you’ve never played the game before.

If you’re after classic car-based speed-achieving techniques, Asphalt Legends just sent you a friend request. Over-the-top effects, ridiculous jumps, hundreds of real cars and multiplayer mode – this is what action-packed looks like in our book.

Go retro with this perfect visual homage to the arcade and computer games of the ’90s. Enjoy the replication of a bygone, beloved gaming era with added modernities, including weather and tyres systems, touch controls and controller support.

This App Store staple, made in just five days in 2009, has you hopping from one rooftop to the next while breaking glass, running into office chairs and vending machines, scaring pigeons and avoiding things that suddenly fall from the sky. All while listening to a banging soundtrack.