Hey everyone,

I’ve been working on improving my reaction time for sports and wanted to try some reaction time games. I’ve seen a bunch of apps and online games to test your reaction speed, but I’m curious—are there any that stand out for actually helping with real-world reflexes?

I’m specifically looking for something engaging and accurate for tracking progress over time. Bonus if it’s something I can use on my phone or PC!

Also, if anyone has any tips or drills that work alongside these games, I’d love to hear them. Let’s share what’s worked for you!

Thanks in advance!

 

Try Thumper (for PC, iOS and a lot of others), it's described as a "rhythm violence" game. Great exercise for your fingers tapping out the rhythms. Looks and sounds awesome too!

It's not easy and to get top rankings you need proper hand-eye coördination.

 

The best would be real boxe sparring, but I can suggest some app (android, don't know if for other os).
Search for (apk):
Alendev - reflex, that is pure reaction time, visual, tactile or hearing;
Akkuzu games - flip flop, a bit more complicated than previous;
Nixgames - reaction, the most complex.

Let us know

 

I had this reaction time puzzle they use on air force pilots back in Win95.

I just found it again for you online here:-

https://www.echalk.co.uk/amusements/Games/pilotTrainer/pilotTrainer.html

 

Great.
My fourth attempt (but I'll improve):

 

Very impressive for only a 4th try. I only beat you by 4 seconds this morning but I use to be able to beat the 22 seconds threshold regularly.

I can also recommend that old arcade game 'Defender.' if you want an emulator and game, I can point you in the right direction.

 

Oh yes I remember, if we're talking about the old arcade game.
It played a track from Flash Gordon movie OST (Queen), and there were many other arcade games that required a good amount of sweat and reflexes (I'll have a look to MAME to check).