Best Racing 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 racing games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free racing games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Dog Sled Saga
As a rookie musher, foster a dogsledding team whose skills will grow if they're treated right. Week by week, get to know your dogs' unique traits, and carve your story into the trails of the Mount St. Something region.
Redout: Enhanced Edition
Redout is a tribute to the old racing monsters such as F-Zero, WipeOut, Rollcage, and POD. It is designed to be an uncompromising, fast, tough and satisfying driving experience, soaked in that vertigo that stands at the core of the arcade racing genre.
Automobilista
AUTOMOBILISTA places you in the driving seat of an advanced racing simulator, featuring elite brazilian racing series along with a wide range of racing vehicles and international tracks for a uniquely diverse motorsports experience.
Road to Ballhalla
Roll and be trolled on your journey to the legendary place called Ballhalla. Follow the beat to overcome deadly hazards in sync with the music. Style your balls and marble at awful puns in the roll playing game of the year!
Street Legal Racing: Redline v2.3.1
The most popular vehicle mechanic simulator in the world got a second life in the new Steam version! Build cars, tune them, crash, repair and race against other racers!
New Retro Arcade: Neon
Emulate your favorite arcade games in an environment engrossed with retro realism and extremely detailed surroundings. Be filled with nostalgia and realise what arcade life felt like back in the 80’s/early 90’s.
SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell
Like a bastard child of Quake 3 and Super Meat Boy, SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell is truly hardcore and focuses on speed and fast reaction.
Riptide GP: Renegade
Experience a future of illicit hydrojet racing, where armored riders kick out death-defying stunts over massive waterfalls, dodge cops, and boost across surging waves. Unlock new vehicles, characters, and customization features as you take down bosses and build your crew in Career mode.
Ultimate Booster Experience
Take a ride on a huge 200m (600ft) swing with breathtaking views or try other height challenges! A vast modern city is your playground. Height and speed are your passion. Ultimate height experience for VR!
Dead End Road
Dead End Road is an atmospheric driving game, with a low-fi aesthetic and procedurally generated elements. Complete your journey to seek the assistance of the old witch at Dead End Road; Get there before daybreak and perhaps, just perhaps, you can escape this nightmare.
Valentino Rossi The Game
The most complete MotoGP™ game ever! Join Valentino Rossi’s VR|46 Riders Academy and train with him in order to become the new champion of the 2016 MotoGP™ season!
Table Top Racing: World Tour
★★★ PINT-SIZED POWERED-UP RACING ★★★ Get behind the wheel of 12 ultra-cool, fully tune-able miniaturized racing cars and take on 20 race tracks and some devious opponents through a comprehensive 'Championship Mode' and a multitude of 'Special Events'.
Neon Drive
Neon Drive is a slick retro-futuristic, '80s inspired arcade game that will make your brain melt. You've been warned.From beautiful cityscapes and ocean roads to exploding enemy spaceships, Neon Drive has it all.
Earn to Die 2
Earn to Die 2 is a 2D side-scrolling driving and upgrade game where you steer vehicles through a zombie apocalypse, literally smashing through zombie hordes along the way. Throughout the game you will unlock new vehicles, upgrading them into the ultimate zombie-smashing machines!
SpeedRunners
Cut-throat multiplayer running game that pits 4 players against each other, locally and/or online. Run, jump, swing around, and use devious weapons and pick-ups to knock opponents off-screen! One of the most competitive games you'll ever play.
Tower Unite
PLAY, CREATE, PARTY! Tower Unite is a community-based virtual world party game with online games, entertainment, activities, and absolutely NO microtransactions.
MXGP2 - The Official Motocross Videogame
MXGP2 - The Official Motocross Videogame is the evolution of the previous Milestone’s Motocross game MXGP. The game is based on the 2015 FIM Motocross World Championship license.
Trackmania® Turbo
Trackmania offers you the ultimate arcade racing universe where everything is about reaching the perfect racing time. Test your skills in over 200 tracks, experience immediate fun by challenging your friends at home (offline splitscreen) or online.
Wild Animal Racing
Wild Animal Racing is an exciting go-kart simulation game with a twist. Play as an elephant, a lion, a zebra, a giraffe, a rhino or a hippo! Play against the other animals or against a friend on the same PC with the split-screen mode! Or invite Steam friends in the multiplayer mode!
Dub Dash
Dub Dash is a fast-paced rhythm based action game including music from Bossfight and the DJs of Geometry Dash. Spin your crazy wheel in harmony with the song and keep dodging left and right avoiding obstacles at high speed. Do you rock the funky roads of Dub Dash?
TRON RUN/r
Return to the world of TRON with TRON RUN/r, a new lightning fast, action-adventure runner with a twist! Hone your DISC and CYCLE skills, then challenge the grueling STREAM program that throws endless combinations of modes and levels at you until you crash – how long can you survive?Most played racing games on Steam
Take a look at the top racing games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 19th 2025.
1. 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 148,729 reviews of which 137,755 were positive and 10,974 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played racing game, thanks to its 10,653 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.1
137,755
10,974
10,653
players
2. 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 219,164 reviews of which 194,246 were positive and 24,918 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 7,985 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among racing games based on player count.
8.8
194,246
24,918
7,985
players
3. 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. While seeing 4,756 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among racing games based on player count.
7.2
10,707
3,994
4,756
players
4. 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 130,846 reviews of which 109,735 were positive and 21,111 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 2,202 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played racing games.
8.3
109,735
21,111
2,202
players
5. 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. F1® Manager 2024 is a strategy, simulation and racing game developed and published by Frontier Developments. Released on July 23rd 2024 has received 4,194 reviews of which 3,259 were positive and 935 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 2,200 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played racing games.
7.6
3,259
935
2,200
players
6. Trackmania
Welcome to the Club! Grab the wheel and play Trackmania® for FREE now. Trackmania is a racing, esports and multiplayer game developed by Nadeo and published by Ubisoft. Released on February 02nd 2023 has received 15,296 reviews of which 11,748 were positive and 3,548 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 2,071 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played racing games.
7.5
11,748
3,548
2,071
players
7. Assetto Corsa Competizione
Assetto Corsa Competizione, the official GT World Challenge videogame. Thanks to the extraordinary quality of simulation, you will experience the atmosphere of the GT3 championship. Compete against official drivers, teams, cars and official circuits reproduced to the highest quality ever seen. Assetto Corsa Competizione is a racing, automobile sim and simulation game developed by Kunos Simulazioni and published by 505 Games. Released on May 29th 2019 has received 38,236 reviews of which 35,380 were positive and 2,856 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 1,971 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played racing games.
9.1
35,380
2,856
1,971
players
8. CarX Drift Racing Online
CarX Drift Racing Online is your chance to immerse yourself in the real world of drifting. Get together with friends, tune your car and burn some tires! CarX Drift Racing Online is a racing, driving and automobile sim game developed and published by CarX Technologies and LLC. Released on November 17th 2017 has received 82,778 reviews of which 78,907 were positive and 3,871 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,791 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played racing games.
9.4
78,907
3,871
1,791
players
9. 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 1,155 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played racing games.
7.7
5,253
1,417
1,155
players
10. 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 1,100 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played racing games.
8.0
10,549
2,405
1,100
players
Best deals on racing games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of racing games available on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted racing games.
1. DEPLOYMENT
Deployment is an intense competitive top-down shooter game. Infosoldiers, made of pure information, fight in an endless war between governments and megacorporations to rule over the digital systems that control the world. Deploy your troops from up to five different classes! DEPLOYMENT is a action, racing and multiplayer game developed and published by Whale Rock Games. Released on April 10th 2018 has received 789 reviews of which 636 were positive and 153 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Featuring a massive 97% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for racing category.
7.7
636
153
-97%
33.33€
1.00€
2. Automobilista
AUTOMOBILISTA places you in the driving seat of an advanced racing simulator, featuring elite brazilian racing series along with a wide range of racing vehicles and international tracks for a uniquely diverse motorsports experience. Automobilista is a racing, simulation and automobile sim game developed and published by Reiza Studios. Released on August 24th 2016 has received 2,414 reviews of which 2,177 were positive and 237 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in racing games.
8.6
2,177
237
-96%
25.00€
1.00€
3. Crash Drive 3
Are you ready for THE car stunting playground? Experience ridiculous fun in this cross-platform multiplayer, free-roaming game! Drive monster trucks, tanks and more amazing vehicles across a huge open world. Level up, play events, earn cash, unlock new cars and discover secrets.... Crash Drive 3 is a racing, multiplayer and open world game developed and published by M2H. Released on July 08th 2021 has received 408 reviews of which 373 were positive and 35 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in racing games.
8.5
373
35
-95%
21.40€
1.07€
4. 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 1,329 reviews of which 1,147 were positive and 182 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for racing games.
8.2
1,147
182
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
5. Sprint Vector
Welcome to Sprint Vector Championship Intergalactica, where the physical thrill of extreme sports meets the unhinged energy of a zany game show! Run, jump, climb, drift, and fly at extreme velocity as you race up to 8 players and battle obstacles in this frenetic VR adrenaline platformer! Sprint Vector is a racing, sports and skating game developed and published by Survios. Released on February 08th 2018 has received 691 reviews of which 574 were positive and 117 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for racing games.
7.9
574
117
-94%
29.00€
1.74€
6. 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. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for racing games.
6.4
247
125
-94%
28.83€
1.73€
7. 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 2,385 reviews of which 1,736 were positive and 649 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for racing games.
7.1
1,736
649
-93%
31.57€
2.21€
8. Dakar 18
Based on the world famous annual rally raid organized by Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.) in South America, DAKAR 18 is a realistic simulation of the biggest cross-country rally in the world and features a variety of vehicles, including motorcycles, cars, trucks, quads and SSVs. Dakar 18 is a racing, simulation and automobile sim game developed by Bigmoon Entertainment and published by Bigmoon Entertainment and Ravenscourt. Released on September 25th 2018 has received 1,165 reviews of which 801 were positive and 364 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for racing games.
6.7
801
364
-92%
28.38€
2.27€
9. MXGP 2019 - The Official Motocross Videogame
Experience the excitement of the 2019 season for the first time in the series! Race in official MX teams, share your gaming experience with the community thanks to the Track Editor and the Waypoint mode and practice in the Playground to learn to ride like a real pro! MXGP 2019 - The Official Motocross Videogame is a simulation, racing and sports game developed and published by Milestone S.r.l.. Released on August 27th 2019 has received 1,190 reviews of which 1,082 were positive and 108 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for racing games.
8.6
1,082
108
-90%
24.99€
2.49€
10. Barro 2020
Try not to fall! Barro 2020 is a indie, racing and sports game developed and published by SC Jogos. Released on November 01st 2019 has received 1,812 reviews of which 1,552 were positive and 260 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for racing games.
8.2
1,552
260
-90%
4.90€
0.49€
Free racing games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play racing games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 19th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play racing games.
1. Trackmania
Welcome to the Club! Grab the wheel and play Trackmania® for FREE now. Trackmania is a racing, esports and multiplayer game developed by Nadeo and published by Ubisoft. Released on February 02nd 2023 has received 15,296 reviews of which 11,748 were positive and 3,548 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 2,071 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free racing games on Steam.
7.5
11,748
3,548
2,071
players
2. 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. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 1,100, this racing game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free racing games on Steam.
8.0
10,549
2,405
1,100
players
3. RaceRoom Racing Experience
RaceRoom is the premier free-to-play racing simulation on PC and home to official race series like DTM, WTCR, the WTCC and ADAC GT Masters. Enter RaceRoom and enter the world of a professional race car driver. RaceRoom Racing Experience is a free to play, racing and automobile sim game developed by KW Studios and published by KW Studios and RaceRoom Entertainment AG. Released on February 12th 2013 has received 23,280 reviews of which 17,526 were positive and 5,754 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 619, this racing game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free racing games on Steam.
7.4
17,526
5,754
619
players
4. Disney Speedstorm
Welcome to Disney Speedstorm! Drift into the ultimate hero-based combat racing game, set on high-speed circuits inspired by Disney and Pixar worlds. Master each character’s unique skills and claim victory in this thrilling arcade racing experience from the creators of the Asphalt series! Disney Speedstorm is a racing, multiplayer and action game developed and published by Gameloft. Released on April 18th 2023 has received 7,096 reviews of which 4,784 were positive and 2,312 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 312 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free racing games on Steam.
6.6
4,784
2,312
312
players
5. Marbles on Stream
Marbles on Stream is a Marble Racing game for EVERYONE! You can simulate races yourself or stream it on Twitch.tv with your viewers! Many features in game to help interact with your viewers and engage with them in unique ways. 3 ways to play! Download and stream! Download the MoS app on your mobile device! Get on Twitch. Marbles on Stream is a free to play, racing and massively multiplayer game developed and published by Pixel by Pixel Studios Inc.. Released on November 06th 2019 has received 2,056 reviews of which 1,776 were positive and 280 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 237 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free racing games on Steam.
8.3
1,776
280
237
players
6. Cube Racer
Cube Racer is a round based multiplayer racing game with cubes. Every round, all players race against each other to the finish line. Before every round, the players get to build one or more obstacles on the map. In the next round, all players have to pass all the obstacles, which have been built yet. Cube Racer is a action, indie and racing game developed and published by Simon Blasen. Released on October 30th 2017 has received 1,945 reviews of which 1,761 were positive and 184 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 213 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free racing games on Steam.
8.6
1,761
184
213
players
7. TrackMania Nations Forever
A free game in the truest sense of the word, TrackMania Nations Forever lets you drive at mind-blowing speeds on fun and spectacular tracks in solo and multiplayer modes.TrackMania Nations Forever offers a new "Forever" version of the Stadium environment, a solid solo mode and 65 brand new, progressively challenging tracks. TrackMania Nations Forever is a racing, free to play and multiplayer game developed by Nadeo and published by Ubisoft. Released on April 16th 2008 has received 23,484 reviews of which 21,129 were positive and 2,355 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 210 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free racing games on Steam.
8.8
21,129
2,355
210
players
8. 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. Screw Drivers is a automobile sim, free to play and racing game developed by Creactstudios and published by Headup. Released on June 20th 2024 has received 3,906 reviews of which 3,416 were positive and 490 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 181 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free racing games on Steam.
8.4
3,416
490
181
players
9. FPV SkyDive : FPV Drone Simulator
FPV SkyDive is a free-to-play realistic drone racing and freestyle simulator. Feel the adrenaline of high speed first-person view drone racing in single-player or multi-player scenarios. The future is now, become an FPV pilot today! FPV SkyDive : FPV Drone Simulator is a exploration, flight and racing game developed and published by ORQA. Released on May 31st 2021 has received 2,088 reviews of which 1,715 were positive and 373 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 108 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free racing games on Steam.
7.9
1,715
373
108
players
10. 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 12,011 reviews of which 9,167 were positive and 2,844 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free racing games on Steam.
7.5
9,167
2,844
84
players