22 Racing Games To Fuel Your Inner Racer

Gamers have been racing since Atari put out "Space Race" in 1973. Simulated racing helps put you behind the wheel of some the fastest cars in the most exotic destinations. While racing games come in many varieties, these are the editors pick for top racing games over the years.

SkyDrift

In “SkyDrift,” experience the dynamic terrains of the most exotic locations around the planet, while choosing from a variety of different racers.

Urban Trial Freestyle

“Urban Trial Freestyle” is a challenging racing game that challenges the players to push the limits. Perform maximum stunts in this non-stop action racing game.

Trials Fusion

“Trials Fusion” has fantastic physics and gameplay elements. It is truly an addictive competition with the gameplay and features. Perfect for anyone who loves racing.

Spin Tires

In “Spin Tires,” you assume control of large all-terrain soviet vehicles and venture across extravagant landscapes. Enjoy the new trucks, fueling stations, garages, and lumber rolls in this fast-paced racing game.

Fatal Racing

“Fatal Racing” allows players to choose from a broad selection of cars and tracks. These tracks include loops, corkscrews, and intense jumps. All of this combined together creates one fatal racing experience.

Big Red Racing

In “Big Red Racing” you get to choose from eight different vehicle classes. You also get to choose from sixteen total racers and various locations. Locations include England, USA, Japan, Kenya, China, Russia, the Moon, and even Venus and Mars.

Real Racing 3

“Real Racing 3” is divided into multiple game series. Players must earn gold in every race to achieve 100 percent. There is a good variety of cars to choose from in this action-packed racing game.

Sonic and All Stars Racing: Transformed

“Sonic and All Stars Racing: Transformed” features brand new dynamic environments and tracks, transforming vehicles, all star moves, weapon systems, enhanced multiplayer, and multiplayer game modes. All of this combines together into one of the most epic racing games out there, completely turning the mascot-based racing genre on its head.

Wipeout 2048

“Wipeout 2048” is a thrilling speed racing game that includes front touch, rear touch, and six axis motion sensors. The 23rd century “Wipeout 2048” allows you to compete with eight players on ten new tracks. It is an unceasing battle to stay on the top of the leaderboard.

F1 2012

“F1 2012” features all new circuits, rules, aerodynamics, challengers, and all new driver moves. The new version features all new everything and is guaranteed to give you a racing experience you will not soon forget.

GRID 2

In “GRID 2” it is all about the teams. There are rivals and races you must complete as you develop into a driver for hire. Never trust anyone and strive to maintain discipline and conquer all of those who stand in your way.

Trackmania 2 Stadium

In “Trackmania” you do not just choose a set car and track to play. Instead you create your own custom race track, with the option to race the track as many times as you want within a time limit.

Daytona USA

“Daytona USA” features great multi-player gameplay and features stunning realistic physics. It also features various game secrets you will have to play to find out.

F- Zero GX

“F-Zero GX” is an amazingly fast and stunning racing game. Choose from twenty racers and pilots with the ability to customize it all. Then hit the tracks for some fast-paced racing action.

Need For Speed Underground 2

Inject yourself into a free roaming city that is divided among five different neighborhoods. Encounter rival racers and enjoy the wide variety of car combinations; but never slow down.

rFactor 2

“rFactor 2” is a racing simulation developed by Image Space Incorporated and features a dynamic racing experience, unique graphics and sound, multi-player gameplay, new locations, and vehicles.

Gran Turismo 6

This Playstation mainstay has been on the scene since 1997. The game series lets players drive cars that are actually on the roads, and a wide range at that. Settings allow for changes in weather and time of day, for a little extra challenge.

Road Rash

This series allows the player to participate in illegal motorcycle racing. Throughout each race, players must try to take out fellow racers while avoiding the police. Winning a race will win money that can be used to pay for repairs, fines, and upgrades.

Mario Kart

“Mario Kart” has been around since 1992 in some form, beginning with their Super Nintendo platform. Over the years, the game has evolved along with technology, with the most recent addition of anti-gravity racing in “Mario Kart 8” for Wii U. The game refuses to lose its position as a leader in the racing genre.

Forza Motorsport 4

Microsoft’s X-Box needed to compete with Playstation in the market for racing games, so they developed the life-like racing world of “Forza Motorsport” to steal some of the market from “Gran Turismo.” While “5” may be the more updated version, many critics prefer “4” for its greater diversity in cars and tracks.

Extreme-G III

This futuristic racing game follows extreme racers from the 23rd century. Contestants work in teams to earn money to use for upgrades to make it further in the game.

Burnout Paradise

This game prides itself on causing mayhem on the street. Points are awarded for risky behaviors like driving at on-coming traffic or making opponents spin out. The “Paradise” version has a PC platform in addition to being on the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3.