Crazy Taxi Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Racing

Crazy Taxi

Certified classic

SystemSega Dreamcast
GenreRacing
DeveloperSega AM3
PublisherSega
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesCrazy Taxi
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 11

Developed by Sega AM3 and published by Sega, Crazy Taxi arrived on the Sega Dreamcast as a racing game.

Among the 50 Dreamcast racing games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

It is part of the Crazy Taxi series; on the Dreamcast you can also try Crazy Taxi 2. The series also appears on other systems with Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride (GBA). Sega AM3 also made Segagaga, SEGA Rally 2 Championship and Virtua Tennis 2 for the Dreamcast.

Crazy Taxi is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you want to experience one of the Dreamcast's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Crazy Taxi is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

Crazy Taxi gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

Crazy Taxi walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Dreamcast games today

Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.

Crazy Taxi FAQ

Who made Crazy Taxi?

It was developed by Sega AM3 and published by Sega.

Is Crazy Taxi multiplayer?

No. Crazy Taxi is a single-player game.

How long does Crazy Taxi take to play?

As a racing game, Crazy Taxi typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Crazy Taxi on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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