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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DeathSprint 66
Compete in a bloody fight to the finish in DEATHSPRINT 66, fusing high-speed on-foot racing with deadly obstacles and brutal abilities. Unleash your velocity, push limits, and claim glory like never before.
WHAT THE CAR?
An absurdly silly adventure full of racing, laughs, and unexpected surprises. Roll, sprint, jump, fly and sneeze your way to victory on the racetrack and beyond!
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!
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.
Hamster Playground
Prepare for cuteness overload, relentless training, and fierce rivalry as you and your hamsters take on challenges while traversing the maze and riding a skateboard, with more modes coming soon! Be the first to cross the finish line to earn rewards and yummy treats!
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.
Nightmare Kart
Zoom through gothic streets in this horror themed vehicular combat racing game!
Formula Evolution 2024
The first-ever true MMO formula racing game is here! Play with up to 39 friends!
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!
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!
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.
Speedway Challenge 2024
Feel speedway emotions thanks to realistic riding physics. Play online mode with friends or local in career mode, league mode, challenges, tournament and quick matches. Are you ready for the challenge?
Motorbike Evolution 2024
The first-ever true MMO motorbike racing game is here! Play with up to 39 friends!
New Star GP
New Star GP is a fast and exciting arcade motorsport game with crisp retro visuals. Play career mode and work your way through decades of racing while upgrading your car and your support team... or chase high scores in championship mode on your own or in split-screen with up to three friends!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 15th 2025.
1. 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played racing game, thanks to its 17,135 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.8
193,697
24,871
17,135
players
2. 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. While seeing 15,250 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among racing games based on player count.
9.1
137,343
10,955
15,250
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 7,912 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
7,912
players
4. 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 3,684 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played racing games.
9.1
35,380
2,856
3,684
players
5. 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 #5 spot among the most played racing games.
8.3
109,388
21,047
3,521
players
6. 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 4,131 reviews of which 3,199 were positive and 932 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 2,901 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played racing games.
7.5
3,199
932
2,901
players
7. 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 2,113 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played racing games.
7.5
11,748
3,548
2,113
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played racing games.
7.7
5,253
1,417
1,938
players
9. 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 82,664 reviews of which 78,799 were positive and 3,865 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,913 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played racing games.
9.4
78,799
3,865
1,913
players
10. 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 1,932 reviews of which 1,749 were positive and 183 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 1,694 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played racing games.
8.6
1,749
183
1,694
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 15th 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 788 reviews of which 636 were positive and 152 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
152
-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 1,322 reviews of which 1,141 were positive and 181 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
1,141
181
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
5. Hotshot Racing
Hotshot Racing is a blisteringly fast arcade-style racing game fusing drift handling, razor-sharp retro visuals and an incredible sense of speed to create an exhilarating driving experience. Hotshot Racing is a racing, indie and arcade game developed by Sumo Digital Ltd and Lucky Mountain Games and published by Curve Games. Released on September 10th 2020 has received 2,153 reviews of which 1,643 were positive and 510 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for racing games.
7.4
1,643
510
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
6. 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 #6 position in the best deals for racing games.
7.9
574
117
-94%
29.00€
1.74€
7. V-Rally 4
The return of a legendary off-road racing game! Enjoy an extreme experience while becoming an expert in a demanding simulation. Take on the challenges of rallies, rallycross, drifts, buggies and hill climbs, and set off on a spectacular journey across every continent. V-Rally 4 is a racing, automobile sim and offroad game developed by KT Racing and published by Nacon. Released on September 25th 2018 has received 1,098 reviews of which 733 were positive and 365 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for racing games.
6.5
733
365
-94%
30.00€
1.80€
8. 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 #8 position in the best deals for racing games.
6.4
247
125
-94%
28.83€
1.73€
9. 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. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for racing games.
7.1
1,735
649
-93%
31.57€
2.21€
10. 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 1,163 reviews of which 799 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 #10 position in the best deals for racing games.
6.7
799
364
-92%
28.38€
2.27€
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 15th 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 2,113 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
2,113
players
2. 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 1,932 reviews of which 1,749 were positive and 183 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 1,694, this racing game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free racing games on Steam.
8.6
1,749
183
1,694
players
3. 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 935, this racing game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free racing games on Steam.
8.0
10,549
2,405
935
players
4. 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 23,217 reviews of which 17,477 were positive and 5,740 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 367 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free racing games on Steam.
7.4
17,477
5,740
367
players
5. 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 276 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free racing games on Steam.
6.6
4,784
2,312
276
players
6. 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 271 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free racing games on Steam.
8.8
21,129
2,355
271
players
7. 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 3,852 reviews of which 3,385 were positive and 467 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 191 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free racing games on Steam.
8.5
3,385
467
191
players
8. 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 2,065 reviews of which 1,697 were positive and 368 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 173 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free racing games on Steam.
7.9
1,697
368
173
players
9. 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. Attracting a solid base of 173 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free racing games on Steam.
7.5
9,146
2,836
173
players
10. 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 162 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #10 position in the best free racing games on Steam.
8.3
1,776
280
162
players