Best Driving games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated driving games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free driving games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Fears to Fathom - Woodbury Getaway
Sydney Harper, a 23-year-old working at a consulting firm plans a weekend getaway to a Woodbury rental with her college friends. Little did she know what was about to unfold during their stay.
Intoxicated Driver
Get ready to drink and drive (safely). Challenge friends in multiple drinking and driving game modes, like drunk cop chases, pedestrians, races, capture the flag, hot potato, and more! With options to change the style of play, there is so much drunk driving fun!
Caravan SandWitch
Embark on a journey across vast landscapes in Caravan SandWitch, a captivating narrative-driven exploration adventure.
Star Trucker
Haul cargo, trade salvage and keep your space suit close as you search for fame and fortune among the stars in a game that puts an interstellar twist on the truck sim genre.
CarX Street
Conquer mountain roads, highways, and city streets. Build your dream car with detailed tuning that unleashes the potential of “CarX Technology”© physics. Take part in thrilling races, enjoying realistic gameplay and dynamic driving.
Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks
Blaze into high-Orktane mayhem of clashing speedmobs, with adrenaline-fueled combat racing through the brutal Warhammer 40,000 universe. Drive ramshackle vehicles loaded with bombastic weapons and powerful abilities in a breakneck, full-throttle Speedwaaagh! to the death.
Aero GPX
Aero GPX is an anti-gravity racer focused on high velocity, flight, machine-to-machine combat, and responsive controls that are easy to pick up but difficult to master. Fight for the best position possible with high speeds, risky maneuvers, and visceral attacks!
KitHack Model Club
Developed by the creator of the original Kerbal Space Program, KitHack Model Club is a physics-based model building sandbox that offers limitless freedom for you and your friends. Design, build, battle, fly (and crash!) your very own RC vehicles, or experiment with over 2,400 ready-made vehicles!
F1® Manager 2024
Lead your team to glory in F1® Manager 2024. A new Formula 1® season has arrived, and with it, the most comprehensive F1® management experience to date. Build a legacy with one of 10 official F1® constructors or create your own team for the very first time.
Old School Rally
A nostalgic racing game that combines the charm of classic retro style visuals with the thrill of international rally competitions.
Screw Drivers
Crazy physics and high-speed races! Craft vehicles cleverly by combining building blocks and mechanical parts to create powerful drivetrains. Unlock new parts, race for the gold, and challenge your friends in multiplayer.
ContractVille
Plan, design, build, and decorate your dream house in an open-world. Smash walls, sketch your layout, then build and decorate every inch—inside and garden. In an open world, tackle each renovation solo or with up to 4 friends. Pick up that hammer and start creating - Your dream house is waiting!
Bounty: Drag Racing
Bounty: Drag Racing is the most complete online drag racing experience on the market. Race the fastest and most varied types of dragsters in the world. Customize and fine tune your cars to achieve maximum performance and hop online for the closest type of racing!
Ships At Sea
Experience the thrill of navigating a wide range of ships. In single- and multiplayer modes, immerse yourself in tasks such as service, cargo transport, and commercial fishing as you explore the breathtaking open world of Norway´s Islands and its stunning scenery. The ocean is within your reach!
Taora : Survival
Taora is an open world survival game with unique character building and crafting. Build and upgrade your base, and survive the zombie apocalypse !
Crime Simulator: Playgrounds
Crime Simulator: Playgrounds is a short, chaotic, and hilarious entry in the Crime Simulator franchise. Throw hammers, spray pepper gas, and cause mayhem solo or with up to 4 players. Take over hideouts, complete absurd missions, and unleash destruction with the wildest weapons. No rules—just fun!
Retrowave World
Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, chrome robot women, speeding 80s supercars... Welcome to Retrowave World!
Instruments of Destruction
Break thru walls, tear down buildings, and send structures crashing into each other in Instruments of Destruction, a vehicle-action game featuring advanced physics-based destruction. Pilot a variety of vehicles across dozens of missions and high score challenges in this highly-interactive world.
Heading Out
An immersive driving game that meets a story-rich experience, passionately inspired by cult classic road movies. Each run offers a unique combination of races, chases, difficult decisions, and colorful characters. As you drive across the USA, every decision you make impacts your playthrough.
The Crew Motorfest
Welcome to Motorfest, the ultimate open-world driving experience. Explore the Hawaiian islands of O'ahu and Maui. Celebrate the best of car culture through 20+ themed campaigns (street racing, offroad, drift...) and collect hundreds of iconic vehicles. Enjoy the game free for five hours!Most played driving games on Steam
Take a look at the top driving games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 15th 2025.
1. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits. Euro Truck Simulator 2 is a driving, transportation and simulation game developed and published by SCS Software. Released on October 12th 2012 has received 856,516 reviews of which 833,891 were positive and 22,625 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played driving game, thanks to its 48,365 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.7
833,891
22,625
48,365
players
2. BeamNG.drive
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything. BeamNG.drive is a simulation, driving and physics game developed and published by BeamNG. Released on May 29th 2015 has received 313,990 reviews of which 305,852 were positive and 8,138 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 24,134 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among driving games based on player count.
9.6
305,852
8,138
24,134
players
3. Forza Horizon 5
Explore the vibrant open world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in the world’s greatest cars. Forza Horizon 5 is a racing, open world and driving game developed by Playground Games and published by Xbox Game Studios. Released on November 08th 2021 has received 218,568 reviews of which 193,697 were positive and 24,871 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 17,135 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among driving games based on player count.
8.8
193,697
24,871
17,135
players
4. Assetto Corsa
Assetto Corsa v1.16 introduces the new "Laguna Seca" laser-scanned track, 7 new cars among which the eagerly awaited Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio! Check the changelog for further info! Assetto Corsa is a racing, automobile sim and simulation game developed and published by Kunos Simulazioni. Released on December 19th 2014 has received 148,298 reviews of which 137,343 were positive and 10,955 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 15,250 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played driving games.
9.1
137,343
10,955
15,250
players
5. American Truck Simulator
Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States. American Truck Simulator is a automobile sim, driving and open world game developed and published by SCS Software. Released on February 02nd 2016 has received 172,695 reviews of which 167,193 were positive and 5,502 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 10,189 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played driving games.
9.6
167,193
5,502
10,189
players
6. F1® 24
Join the grid and Be One of the 20. Drive like the greatest in EA SPORTS™ F1® 24, the official video game of the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship™. F1® 24 is a racing, driving and sports game developed by Codemasters and published by Electronic Arts. Released on May 31st 2024 has received 14,701 reviews of which 10,707 were positive and 3,994 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 7,912 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played driving games.
7.2
10,707
3,994
7,912
players
7. SnowRunner
Get ready for the next-generation off-road experience! Drive powerful vehicles and overcome extreme open environments to complete dozens of challenging missions solo or with up to 3 friends! SnowRunner is a simulation, automobile sim and multiplayer game developed by Saber Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on May 17th 2021 has received 42,318 reviews of which 38,068 were positive and 4,250 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 7,584 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played driving games.
8.8
38,068
4,250
7,584
players
8. Need for Speed™ Heat
Hustle by day and risk it all at night in Need for Speed™ Heat Deluxe Edition, a white-knuckle street racer, where the lines of the law fade as the sun starts to set. Need for Speed™ Heat is a racing, multiplayer and open world game developed by Ghost Games and published by Electronic Arts. Released on June 04th 2020 has received 130,435 reviews of which 109,388 were positive and 21,047 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 3,521 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played driving games.
8.3
109,388
21,047
3,521
players
9. My Summer Car
My Summer Car is the ultimate car owning, building, fixing, tuning, maintenance AND permadeath life survival simulator. You start the game with hundreds of loose parts and assemble both car and engine. My Summer Car is a automobile sim, simulation and driving game developed and published by Amistech Games. Released on January 08th 2025 has received 89,177 reviews of which 84,342 were positive and 4,835 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 2,041 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played driving games.
9.3
84,342
4,835
2,041
players
10. Le Mans Ultimate
Le Mans is a continually evolving story... powered by emotion, speed and glory. Le Mans Ultimate - the official game of the FIA World Endurance Championship and 24 Hours of Le Mans. Le Mans Ultimate is a racing, automobile sim and vr game developed and published by Studio 397. Released on February 20th 2024 has received 6,670 reviews of which 5,253 were positive and 1,417 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 1,938 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played driving games.
7.7
5,253
1,417
1,938
players
Best deals on driving games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of driving games available on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted driving games.
1. Inertial Drift
An arcade racer that tears up the rule book with innovative twin-stick controls, completely re-imagined driving mechanics and a huge roster of fiercely individual cars and tracks. Inertial Drift is a racing, indie and arcade game developed by Level 91 Entertainment and published by PQube. Released on September 11th 2020 has received 1,322 reviews of which 1,141 were positive and 181 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for driving category.
8.2
1,141
181
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
2. FIA European Truck Racing Championship
The only official simulation that features all the unique characteristics of the ETRC and offers all racing fans a completely new driving experience: race a giant 5-tonne, 1,000-horsepower truck against 12 competitors while respecting the race rules to avoid penalties. FIA European Truck Racing Championship is a simulation, racing and sports game developed by N-RACING and published by Nacon. Released on July 18th 2019 has received 372 reviews of which 247 were positive and 125 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in driving games.
6.4
247
125
-94%
28.83€
1.73€
3. DRIFT CE
Tune your dream drift car, change parts, boost performance and challenge other players on Japan's legendary EBISU circuits! DRIFT CE is a racing, simulation and automobile sim game developed by ECC GAMES and published by 505 Games. Released on June 10th 2021 has received 2,384 reviews of which 1,735 were positive and 649 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in driving games.
7.1
1,735
649
-93%
31.57€
2.21€
4. Car Mechanic Simulator 2015
New cars, new tools, new options, more parts and much more fun in the next version of Car Mechanic Simulator! Take your wrench! Create and expand your auto repairs service empire. Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 will take you behind the scenes of daily routine in car workshop. Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 is a automobile sim, simulation and singleplayer game developed by Red Dot Games and published by PlayWay S.A.. Released on April 23rd 2015 has received 14,567 reviews of which 13,463 were positive and 1,104 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for driving games.
9.0
13,463
1,104
-91%
20.56€
1.85€
5. Car Mechanic Simulator 2018
Build and expand your repair service empire in this incredibly detailed and highly realistic simulation game, where attention to car detail is astonishing. Find classic, unique cars in the new Barn Find module and Junkyard module. You can even add your self-made car in the Car Editor. Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is a simulation, automobile sim and driving game developed by Red Dot Games and published by PlayWay S.A.. Released on July 28th 2017 has received 51,248 reviews of which 46,798 were positive and 4,450 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for driving games.
9.0
46,798
4,450
-91%
19.67€
1.77€
6. Transport Fever
Transport Fever is a railroad-focused tycoon game. Players start in 1850 and build up a thriving transport company. As an emerging transport tycoon, the player constructs stations, airports, harbors and makes money by connecting areas requiring transport services. Build up your own Empire! Transport Fever is a flight, city builder and sandbox game developed by Urban Games and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. Released on November 08th 2016 has received 10,699 reviews of which 8,917 were positive and 1,782 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for driving games.
8.1
8,917
1,782
-90%
30.20€
3.02€
7. Turbo Golf Racing
An action-packed fusion of racing and golf. Traverse across a diverse range of courses, using your car to skilfully putt your ball in the hole. Face off against 7 opponents in Race mode, make every shot count in golf mode, or test your skills against the clock in Time Trials. Turbo Golf Racing is a racing, golf and sports game developed and published by Hugecalf Studios. Released on April 04th 2024 has received 938 reviews of which 796 were positive and 142 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for driving games.
8.0
796
142
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
8. Xpand Rally
Please note as of October 2024, the online features for this game will no longer be supported.Xpand Rally is a breathtaking game that gives you the true to life experience of driving powerful rally cars amidst photorealistic sceneries. Realistic weather effects, rolling hills, and animated scenery all add to game's visual perfection. Xpand Rally is a racing, driving and physics game developed and published by Techland. Released on August 24th 2006 has received 555 reviews of which 462 were positive and 93 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for driving games.
7.8
462
93
-89%
4.99€
0.54€
9. Absolute Drift
Absolute Drift is a racing game about becoming a master at the art of drifting. Absolute Drift is a racing, open world and driving game developed by Funselektor Labs Inc. and FlippFly and published by Funselektor Labs Inc.. Released on July 29th 2015 has received 2,973 reviews of which 2,620 were positive and 353 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for driving games.
8.5
2,620
353
-85%
12.20€
1.83€
10. Metro Simulator 2
Metro Simulator 2 is a unique game featuring recreated Moscow Metro and realistic train controls. Metro Simulator 2 is a simulation, first-person and 3d game developed and published by KishMish Games. Released on June 14th 2023 has received 630 reviews of which 400 were positive and 230 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for driving games.
6.2
400
230
-85%
15.00€
2.25€
Free driving games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play driving games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play driving games.
1. Asphalt Legends Unite
Spark your competitive soul with Asphalt Legends UNITE and feel the collective heartbeat of the road! Join forces with other players to speed through intense arcade races, perform jaw-dropping stunts, and charge towards victory while driving the finest hypercars! Asphalt Legends Unite is a racing, free to play and multiplayer game developed and published by Gameloft. Released on August 02nd 2022 has received 12,954 reviews of which 10,549 were positive and 2,405 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 935 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free driving games on Steam.
8.0
10,549
2,405
935
players
2. Torque Drift
Build your car, earn sponsors, and compete in online multiplayer drift battles! Torque Drift is a free to play, racing and multiplayer game developed and published by Grease Monkey Games. Released on April 20th 2021 has received 11,982 reviews of which 9,146 were positive and 2,836 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 173, this driving game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free driving games on Steam.
7.5
9,146
2,836
173
players
3. Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks
Blaze into high-Orktane mayhem of clashing speedmobs, with adrenaline-fueled combat racing through the brutal Warhammer 40,000 universe. Drive ramshackle vehicles loaded with bombastic weapons and powerful abilities in a breakneck, full-throttle Speedwaaagh! to the death. Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks is a early access, vehicular combat and warhammer 40k game developed by Caged Element Inc. and published by PLAION. Released on August 06th 2024 has received 3,318 reviews of which 2,604 were positive and 714 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free driving games on Steam.
7.6
2,604
714
15
players
4. Taora : Beginning
Taora : Beginning offers the limited introduction experience to Taora : Survival, an open world survival game with unique character building and crafting. Build and upgrade your base, and survive the zombie apocalypse! Taora : Beginning is a looter shooter, sandbox and third-person shooter game developed by Tulpar Games and published by Tulpar Games, TheGamesFortress and GrabTheGames. Released on December 08th 2023 has received 2,131 reviews of which 1,874 were positive and 257 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free driving games on Steam.
8.4
1,874
257
9
players
5. EarthKart: Google Maps Driving Simulator
3D Google Earth Driving Simulator EarthKart: Google Maps Driving Simulator is a exploration, immersive sim and racing game developed by Colton Hutchins and published by Cold Hut Games. Released on October 09th 2023 has received 711 reviews of which 560 were positive and 151 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free driving games on Steam.
7.5
560
151
4
players
6. Ducks Can Drive
Ducks like to race, even in their own cars! Earn money by delivering food to fellow ducks in the city, then use this money to upgrade your vehicle. The better the vehicle, the better chance you have to win the race at the end of the day! Ducks Can Drive is a racing, exploration and driving game developed and published by Joseph Cook. Released on July 04th 2023 has received 557 reviews of which 543 were positive and 14 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free driving games on Steam.
9.0
543
14
3
players
7. Til Nord
Discover a sublime open world on your snowmobile! Drive among the frozen environment of Snøfall øyer to discover beautiful vistas, time trials and quests that permanently change the open world in Til Nord; a free snowmobile driving game for PC. Til Nord is a open world, exploration and driving game developed by Moose Attack Studios and published by Breda University of Applied Sciences. Released on June 29th 2021 has received 605 reviews of which 511 were positive and 94 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free driving games on Steam.
8.0
511
94
2
players
8. Truck World: Driving School
Learn the basics of truck driving! Truck World: Driving School is a free standalone truck simulator with challenges, grades, and much more. Truck World: Driving School is a exploration, immersive sim and racing game developed by Truck World Studio and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on January 10th 2023 has received 832 reviews of which 581 were positive and 251 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free driving games on Steam.
6.7
581
251
1
players
9. Auto Sale Life: Fresh Start
This is a free prologue version. Build an automotive empire. Buy, sell, and customize cars to create your own brands and showrooms. Become a shrewd entrepreneur in this immersive car trading and customization game. Auto Sale Life: Fresh Start is a immersive sim, driving and economy game developed by OTTO Games and published by GrabTheGames. Released on April 05th 2024 has received 380 reviews of which 259 were positive and 121 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free driving games on Steam.
6.5
259
121
1
players
10. Barji Kart
Race head-to-head against up to 9 friends in BarjiKart! Choose from different Items to aid you in finishing 1st place! Barji Kart is a racing, multiplayer and combat racing game developed and published by Barji. Released on October 29th 2022 has received 1,041 reviews of which 863 were positive and 178 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free driving games on Steam.
7.9
863
178