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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PANZER BALL
Panzer Ball is a fast-paced 3D platformer inspired by the classic surf and bunnyhop game modes. Jump in and see how fast you can complete the courses in both single and multiplayer.
Rage of Car Force: Car Crashing Games
Rage of Car Force is a team multiplayer PvP games 5 vs 5!
Forkdrift
Have YOU ever wanted to flip your friends? How about driving a forklift? Or maybe picking up boxes too heavy for the mortal man? Well now you can, in Forkdrift! Forkdrift is a online PVP game centered around action-packed, competitive forkdrifting!
Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break
Competitive tower defense meets arcade action and gets rolled up with ACE Team's quirky, Monty Python-esque humor into one giant, creative game for the ages. This time around, you can even make your own levels!
Hashiriya Drifter-Online Drift Racing Multiplayer (DRIFT/DRAG/RACING)
Drift Online Multiplayer Game - The game inspired by oldschool street drifting in early japan with deep custiomization and ability to build a car from scratch! Dismountable chassis and suspension! Realistic car damage! Get together with friends, tune your car and burn some tires!
Automobilista 2
Automobilista 2 is all the racing simulators you ever wanted - in just one. An incredibly diverse collection of cars and tracks cohesively simulated, featuring incredible graphics and audio quality, dynamic weather and track conditions and the best VR support for a racing experience like no other.
Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition
With stunning, realistic horses, an in-depth breeding system, and a range of exciting game modes, Rival Stars Horse Racing offers horse fans the ultimate racing and riding experience. Take the reins and become an equestrian legend!
Mini Motor Racing X
Welcome to the world of Mini Motor Racing X! Strap yourself in, or strap on your VR headset, and jump into a nitro fueled world where little cars mean BIG fun!
Duck Life 8: Adventure
Duck Life is back and bigger than ever! Design your own duck and embark on a epic adventure. Explore an enormous new area to find training dojos, shops and ducks to race and battle. Play 16 new training games to level up your duck in 8 skills and become the greatest duck adventurer ever!
SKYE
SKYE is a relaxing explorative game where you venture into a world inspired by the Western Isles. Fly around the captivating islands, help the locals with their troubles, and set the fastest time in races while absorbing everything around you through the painterly environment.
Need for Speed™ Payback
Set in the underworld of Fortune Valley, you and your crew were divided by betrayal and reunited by revenge to take down The House, a nefarious cartel that rules the city’s casinos, criminals and cops. In this corrupt gambler’s paradise, the stakes are high and The House always wins.
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted
The open-world action in Need for Speed Most Wanted gives you the freedom to drive your way. Hit jumps and shortcuts, switch cars, lie low or head for terrain that plays to your vehicle’s unique strengths. Fight your way past cops and rivals using skill, high-end car tech and tons of nitrous.
Pro Cycling Manager 2020
Become the manager of a cycling team and take them to the top! You will need to manage finances and recruitment, plan your training, implement your strategy and, new for this edition, look after your cyclists and their morale!
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.
Burnout™ Paradise Remastered
Burnout Paradise Remastered provides the ultimate driving playground for you and your friends to play online. This remaster includes all add-ons from the Year of Paradise, including the Big Surf Island update, meticulously recreated and ready to wreck in 4K.
Need for Speed™ Rivals
Erase the line between single player and multiplayer in this street-racing rivalry between Cops and Racers. Seamlessly join a world where your friends are already racing and chasing.
Need for Speed™
Ready to own the streets? Get behind the wheel of iconic cars and floor it through Ventura Bay, a sprawling urban playground. Explore overlapping stories as you build your reputation – and your dream car – and become the ultimate racing icon.
MotoGP™20
This year, experience all the thrills of the more-complete-than-ever Managerial Career mode and enjoy new technical improvements and graphics. Customize your bike and suit! Compete against the MotoGP™ legends or challenge your friends online!
TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 2
Racing across an over 60 km long ultra-technical track at breakneck speed requiring realistic riding skills... that is the challenge that awaits in TT2! Lots of new features lie ahead: open world, reworked physics, classic motorbikes, and more…
CAR TUNE: Project
Car Tune: Project is a dynamic game in which the player takes on the role of a car mechanic. The goal of the game is to tune, modify, and improve the performance of cars. An extensive tuning system and realistic driving physics provide a great experience for automotive enthusiasts.
DCL - The Game
DCL - The Game is the official videogame of the Drone Champions League - the world’s leading series for Drone Racing Teams. Fly the original tracks from DCL and experience Drone Racing like a professional pilot. Join the flying revolution!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 16th 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 148,298 reviews of which 137,343 were positive and 10,955 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 7,845 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.1
137,343
10,955
7,845
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 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 5,513 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among racing games based on player count.
8.8
193,697
24,871
5,513
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 3,945 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
3,945
players
4. 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 1,717 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played racing games.
7.5
11,748
3,548
1,717
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 1,690 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
1,690
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 1,640 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
1,640
players
7. 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 1,513 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played racing games.
9.4
78,799
3,865
1,513
players
8. 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 1,408 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played racing games.
9.1
35,380
2,856
1,408
players
9. 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 967 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played racing games.
8.0
10,549
2,405
967
players
10. The Crew™ 2
Take on the American motorsports scene as you explore and dominate the land, air, and sea across the entire USA. With a wide variety of cars, bikes, boats, and planes, compete in a wide range of driving disciplines. The Crew™ 2 is a racing, open world and automobile sim game developed by Ivory Tower and published by Ubisoft. Released on June 28th 2018 has received 92,854 reviews of which 71,876 were positive and 20,978 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 819 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played racing games.
7.7
71,876
20,978
819
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 16th 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 2,385 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 #9 position in the best deals for racing games.
7.1
1,736
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 16th 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 1,717 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
1,717
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 967, this racing game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free racing games on Steam.
8.0
10,549
2,405
967
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 23,217 reviews of which 17,477 were positive and 5,740 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 416, this racing game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free racing games on Steam.
7.4
17,477
5,740
416
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 241 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
241
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 208 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
208
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 179 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
179
players
7. 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. Attracting a solid base of 144 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free racing games on Steam.
8.6
1,749
183
144
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 3,852 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 138 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free racing games on Steam.
8.5
3,385
467
138
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 2,065 reviews of which 1,697 were positive and 368 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free racing games on Steam.
7.9
1,697
368
97
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 11,982 reviews of which 9,146 were positive and 2,836 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
9,146
2,836
90
players