Racing is a genre of video games where the player controls a vehicle in a racing format, and is often referred to as racing games. Racing games can be in the form of racing simulators, where the racetrack is built to scale and offers a realistic experience, or it can be arcade-style racing games, where the racetrack is a simple design and offers a more fun experience. Racing games can offer a variety of racing formats, such as drag racing, circuit racing, or rally racing. Racing games have been a staple of video games since the early days of arcades, and have evolved over time to offer a variety of experiences to players.
1. FORZA HORIZON 5
Forza Horizon is a racing game that has been praised for its open world design and beautiful scenery. The game is set in the fictionalised New Zealand, and players are free to explore the game’s open world at their leisure. The game offers a variety of races and events, as well as a campaign mode, which sees the player building a car empire. Forza Horizon 5 is the latest game in the Forza Horizon series, and continues the open world racing gameplay of its predecessors.
2. DIRT RALLY 2
Rally Evolved is an action-driving game developed by Codemasters, the same company that developed the Dirt game series. Dirt Rally 2: Rally Evolved is the second game in the Dirt Rally 2 series of action-driving rally-cross games. The game features a story mode which sees the player taking control of a rally car and navigating through different rally courses. The rally courses in the game are set in locations from a variety of different continents, including Europe, South America
3. FORZA MOTORSPORT 7
Forza Motorsport 7 is a racing game developed by Microsoft Studios. The game is the sixth game in the Forza Motorsport series, and is the first game in the series to be developed by Microsoft Studios. Forza Motorsport 7 is a racing game set in a variety of different locations and features a collection of cars from a variety of different manufacturers, including Ford, Ferrari, Lamborghini and more. One of the most notable features of the game is its Live Steering, which enables players to race using a racing wheel, rather than the standard Xbox controllers.
4. PROJECT CARS 2
Project CARS 2 is a racing game developed by Slightly Mad Studios, the same company that developed the Need for Speed series. Project CARS 2 is the sequel to the racing game Project CARS, which was released in 2012. Project CARS 2 features a wide variety of racing cars, as well as a variety of game modes, including a campaign mode and an online multiplayer mode. The game was released in 2017 for the PC, with a port for the Xbox One released in 2018.
5. iRACING
iRacing is an online racing simulator developed by IMSA (the same company that created iRacing.com), and is one of the most popular racing games available. The game is a subscription-based service, and enables players to race against other players in a variety of different racing formats. One of the most popular features of the game is its iRacing.com service, which allows players to build their own racing team and take part in a variety of different racing leagues and events. iRacing has a number of different racing leagues that enable players to race against other players of a similar racing level, and in a similar racing car.
6. F1 2020
F1 2020 is a racing game developed by Codemasters, the same company that developed the DiRT and GRiD series of racing games. F1 2020 is the latest game in the F1 series, and is the first game in the series to be developed by Codemasters. F1 2020 is a racing game set in the Formula One championship, which sees the player take control of a Formula One car and race against other Formula One cars. One of the most notable features of the game is its Live Track 3.0 feature, which enables players to race around real-life Formula One circuits using live timing and live broadcast data.
7. ASSETTO CORSA COMPETIZIONE
Assetto Corsa Competizione (AC Competizione in Italian) is an Italian racing simulator developed by Kunos Simulazioni, a studio specializing in making driving games and racing games. Competizione is the latest game in the Assetto Corsa series, and is the first game in the series to be developed by Kunos Simulazioni. Competizione is a simulation racing game that features a number of different racing cars, and was released in 2019. The
8. TRACKMANIA 2
TrackMania 2 is a racing game developed by Nadeo, the same company that developed the original TrackMania game. TrackMania 2 is the sequel to the original TrackMania game, which was released in 2005. The game is a racing game that features a number of different racing cars, and was released in 2008 for the PC. The game is a free-to-play game, and is available on the Steam platform.
9. MOTOGP 18
MotoGP 18 is the latest game in the MotoGP series, and is the first game in the series to be developed by Milestone. MotoGP 18 is a racing game featuring a collection of different racing motorcycles, and was released in 2018 for the PC. The game is a racing game that enables players to race on a selection of different racing circuits using a selection of different racing motorcycles. One of the most notable features of the game is its photorealistic graphics, which allow players to race on the racetracks using the same racetracks that are used in the MotoGP racing league.
10. rFACTOR 2
rFactor 2 is a racing simulator developed by the same company that developed the original rFactor game. The rFactor 2 game is a continuation of the rFactor series, and was released in 2017 for the PC. The game is a racing simulator that features a selection of different racing cars, and was released in 2018 for the PC as well as for the PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. The game is a free-to-play game, and is available on the Steam platform.