3D Racing Games

GLENN is a fun (though very basic) driving game built on a 3D Mapbox map. Essentially, it lets you drive a small 3D car around a map of any location in the world.

A lot of the appeal of GLENN comes from being able to explore a 3D version of your own neighborhood. However, there are several other enjoyable features that help keep the game interesting. For example, there are four time-trial races where you can test your driving skills on predefined routes set in some of the world’s most iconic locations.

There's also an option to view the locations of other players and 'teleport' to join them. You can then chase each other around the map, aided by a handy inset map showing the locations of nearby drivers. When you're tired of driving yourself, you can even kick back and enjoy 'cinematic' tours of famous cities around the globe. These 'cinematics' offer quick sightseeing tours of each city's most iconic landmarks.

The major drawback of GLENN is the lack of collision detection. This means you can drive straight through buildings (which I guess may not be seen as a drawback by some).

Via: Webcurios 

I’ve seen quite a few 3D simulation games over the years, and GLENN has quickly joined Travel Cat as one of my favorites. In Travel Cat, you pilot a feline-flown plane - and soaring past the Eiffel Tower in Paris or around the Statue of Liberty in New York as a cat is just as enchanting as it sounds. It’s also a lot of fun.

Travel Cat uses Google Maps API’s 3D view to create a flight simulator that lets you explore anywhere in the world. The game’s charm lies primarily in its whimsical protagonist - a fearless feline pilot. Google's 3D map view enhances this experience, delivering a surprisingly immersive low-altitude flight simulator. Whether you're gliding over landmarks or cruising through streets and waterways, Travel Cat offers a delightful blend of exploration and whimsy that sets it apart from other map-based 3D simulators.