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Racing games. Category of games about racing with rivals using various vehicles. Player’s purpose is to be first on the finish line or to achieve the best lap time possible. There are titles with land, water and air vehicles which are controlled in an arcade or simulating manner. more

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Assetto Corsa
Assetto Corsa

Racing 19 December 2014

A very realistic racing simulator developed by independent studio Kunos Simulazioni, which specializes in the genre. The developers of Assetto Corsa have previously created such games like netKar Pro and Ferrari Virtual Academy. The game allows the players to assume the role of professional race drivers and participate in thrilling races of various car classes – from mass-produced vehicles, through prototypes, to the legends of GT and F1.

Driver: San Francisco
Driver: San Francisco

Racing 27 September 2011

The fifth major installment of the popular series of racing action games developed since 1999. The title was created by the authors of the previous installments in the series, the Reflections Interactive studio which currently belongs to Ubisoft. The story of the game references the third chapter of the franchise in which the policeman John Tanner was fighting a gangster named Jericho. As the protagonist was chasing after the criminal, an accident occurred and Tanner was put into coma.

Test Drive Unlimited 2
Test Drive Unlimited 2

Racing 08 February 2011

A sequel to the bestselling Test Drive Unlimited - a game that managed to reinvigorate the classic racing series launched by the Accolade company in 1987. The game is set in two locations, namely the islands of Ibiza (Spain) and Oahu (Hawaii) - the latter appeared in the first Test Drive Unlimited where it is accessible later in the game. The player can freely explore both islands, taking on subsequent racing challenges.

Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box
Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box

Racing 03 February 2009

A complete edition of the racing game released in 2008 by Criterion Games. The title was a great success and received many DLC expansions during the months following its debut. The game takes place in the titular Paradise City which has open structure and across which the player can freely move while accepting various racing challenges.

F1 22
F1 22

Racing 01 July 2022

F1 22 is the thirteenth installment of the racing game series based on the license of Formula 1 - for the 2022 season. Games was developed by Codemasters studio and published by Electronic Arts.

Forza Motorsport
Forza Motorsport

Racing 10 October 2023

The eighth installment in an iconic series of racing games and a reboot of sorts. Forza Motorsport was created nearly entirely from scratch by Trun 10 Studios. The game features new tracks, cars, advanced physics and ray tracing.

Need for Speed Shift
Need for Speed Shift

Racing 15 September 2009

Another installment in the Need for Speed racing game series. This time, the game brings an unexpected twist, for a typically arcade series turns towards realism. The new developer, by the name of Slightly Mad Studios, created new driving physics that focus on simulation rather than arcade gameplay. Similar to 2007's ProStreet, races take place on closed racing circuits. The player can participate in the entire season of races, taking place both on fictional and real circuits.

Need for Speed 4: High Stakes
Need for Speed 4: High Stakes

Racing 16 June 1999

The fourth installment in the famous series of racing games started in 1995 by Electronic Arts. Need for Speed: Road Challenge (also known as Need for Speed: High Stakes) expands the best ideas of its predecessors. It offers 18 licensed vehicles from the world's most famous brands and 20 varied tracks that contain traffic, jams and police patrols.

F1 23
F1 23

Racing 16 June 2023

F1 23 is the fourteenth installment in the series of officially licensed Formula 1 racing games developed by Codemasters. We play as a member of one of the official teams, competing for championship in the 2023 season.

Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed
Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed

Racing 23 March 2000

Another installment in the Need for Speed franchise. As the title suggests, the game focuses around Porsche, offering eighty licensed car models belonging to the German brand. The game includes such classics as the first 356 from 1950 or 911 Turbo from 2000. The player races in locations such as crowded urban areas, winding mountain roads, or never-ending highways. When playing the Evolution Mode, the player will observe the evolution of the famous car brand over nearly half a century.

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered

Racing 06 November 2020

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered is a revamped version of the 2010 racing game, offering improved graphics and content for the cradle and all add-ons. Remaster was developed by Stellar Entertainment studio.

MotoGP 13
MotoGP 13

Racing 21 June 2013

MotoGP 13 is another installment in a racing simulator series based on the official MotoGP license. The game has been developed by the Italian developer Milestone Studios, also responsible for creating one of the previous series’ installments - MotoGP 08. The game features all the official race tracks and riders from the MotoGP 2013 season.

The Crew
The Crew

Racing 02 December 2014

A sandbox racing game developed by Ivory Tower Studios in cooperation with Ubisoft Reflections. The Crew was tailored for the fans of spectacular racing video games. The players become drivers racing across the American roads and cities. There are over 100 car models, whose appearance and performance can be modified as you see fit. The Crew offers several play modes – both single and multiplayer.

Forza Horizon 3
Forza Horizon 3

Racing 27 September 2016

The third installment in a series of open-world racing games developed by Playground and initiated in 2012 as a spin-off of the popular Forza Motorsport console franchise. In Forza Horizon 3, the player participates in another edition of the titular racing festival. However, apart from the role of a racer here, the player also co-organizes the fest. The game is set in Australia and the map is twice as large as it was in the second installment.

FlatOut 2
FlatOut 2

Racing 30 June 2006

FlatOut 2 brings a continuation to a "brutal" racing game developed by Bugbear Entertainment. The original game combined regular racing competition with unlimited destruction - both cars and environmental objects could be damaged and / or destroyed. In FlatOut 2, the creators focused on extending the scope of mayhem the player witnesses, thus the only real challenge the player can encounter in this game constitutes of making it to the finish line in one piece.

rFactor
rFactor

Racing 31 August 2005

rFactor is another product of a small American development studio Image Space Incorporated. In the past, the company created racing games for Electronic Arts, the giant of electronic gameplay.

Race Driver: GRID
Race Driver: GRID

Racing 30 May 2008

A racing game which is a direct continuation to the TOCA Touring Cars and TOCA Race Driver series developed by Codemasters. Contrary to the studio's other flagship franchise, DiRT, this game is focused on street and speedway races in which we sit behind the wheel of the most popular cars of the world, all of them licensed. The fun takes place in three different locations that offer us slightly different kinds of competition. With progress, we unlock new tournaments and vehicles.

Shift 2: Unleashed
Shift 2: Unleashed

Racing 29 March 2011

A sequel to 2009's Need for Speed: Shift, the more realistic spin-off of the arcade racing series. Both games were developed by Slightly Mad Studios. Shift 2: Unleashed brings few changes to the gameplay mechanics of its predecessor. The game utilizes the same driving physics, combining simulation elements with the simplicity of arcade racing. The highly-praised driver seat view is back, allowing the players to experience collisions or shaking to their fullest.

Wreckfest
Wreckfest

Racing 14 June 2018

A dynamic racing game developed by the creators of the cult FlatOut series and the last two iterations of the almost equally famous Ridge Racer series – Finnish studio Bugbear Entertainment. The game takes inspiration from the previous works of the studio, focusing on crazy rivalry, unrestrained with fair play rules. Apart from having the best lap time and being the first one to cross the finish line, you should also eliminate your opposition as brutally as you can.

DiRT Rally 2.0
DiRT Rally 2.0

Racing 26 February 2019

DiRT Rally 2.0 is the next installment of the best-selling racing game series, which allows you to take part in rallies. The game was prepared by the British studio Codemasters, which has been developing the series since its inception.

Street Racing Syndicate
Street Racing Syndicate

Racing 11 January 2005

"Street Racing Syndicate" is another product referring to the subject of illegal car racing, which most often takes place at night. Originally, it was to be released by 3DO, but after its collapse, it was taken over by Namco, an expert in the field.

Midnight Club II
Midnight Club II

Racing 01 July 2003

Another part of the exciting street races coming from Rockstar Games. The best drivers meet every night in the streets of three giant metropolises - Los Angeles, Paris and Tokyo - to wade through the streets of the sleeping city at high speeds.

FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage
FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage

Racing 01 August 2008

Another installment in the popular series of crazy car racing games. The title is an improved and expanded version of the second entry in the series which was released in 2006. The mechanics of FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage are the same as the ones of its predecessor and they combine classic car racing with the possibility to destroy and eliminate enemy vehicles.

Rev to Vertex
Rev to Vertex

Racing 2024 (early access since 22 August 2023)

Rev to Vertex is an indie racing game with simulation elements. It's set on the island of Hong Kong, having us drive sports and performance cars during street and hill climb races.