Mesadash

Mesadash is a desert car chase seen from above: steer a yellow muscle car across the sand, dodge rocks and cacti, grab cash and stay ahead of the raider cars trying to ram you.

How to play

1. Press START GAME on the menu. The chase begins at once.
2. Steer: use the left and right arrow keys. On a phone, use the on-screen steering wheel.
3. Dodge: rocks and cacti stop you; swing around them so the raiders hit them instead.
4. Collect: drive over cash, repair kits and speed boosts.
5. Survive: every hit lowers the health bar. When it is empty, the run is over.

What you see on screen

• Top left: your cash and your score for this run.
• Bottom: the red HEALTH bar.
• The desert: sand, rocks, cacti and the raider cars closing in.
• Game over card: your score and your record, with a restart button.
• Shop: the garage where you browse cars and buy them with the cash you collect.

Tips

• Turn in wide circles. In our test, holding one direction scored 40 to 150 in a minute, the most of any habit.
• Do not zigzag. Switching direction every second ended all four runs early, with scores of 12 to 30.
• Even driving straight lasts a while. With no steering, two of four runs were still going after a minute.
• Read our car chase game tips for the numbers behind these tips.

Frequently asked questions

How do I steer?

With the left and right arrow keys. The car keeps driving forward on its own.

Who is chasing me?

A pack of raider cars. They try to ram you; every hit costs health.

What can I pick up?

Cash for the shop, repair kits that restore health and speed boosts.

Can I buy other cars?

Yes. The SHOP button opens the garage, where you can browse cars and buy them with cash.

Is my progress saved?

Yes, your cash, cars and record are kept in your browser on this device. Nothing is sent anywhere.

Is Mesadash free to play?

Yes. You can play it in your browser on Yes This Game with no download and no sign-up.