Best Combat 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 combat racing games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free combat racing games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Death Rally
Load your guns, start your engines...THE CLASSIC IS BACK! Brought to you from Remedy, renowned developers of Max Payne and Alan Wake, Remedy's Death Rally classic top down racer is back, stronger and more vicious than ever.
SkyDrift
Get closer than ever before to the world of adrenaline pumping sky-racing where flyboys can test and master their flying and combat skills against the deadliest opponents! Admire amazingly detailed terrains. Unlock state-of-the-art planes and personalize them with unique racing skins.
Post Apocalyptic Mayhem
Battle up to five friends online in this over-the-top vehicular mayhem racer!
Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing
SONIC AND SEGA ALL-STARS RACE FOR VICTORY IN A HIGH SPEED HIGH SKILL RACETRACK SHOWDOWN! TAKE TO THE TRACK BY CAR, MONSTER TRUCK, BIKE AND EVEN AEROPLANE IN SONIC & SEGA ALL-STARS RACING. Explore stunning new circuits including Sonic Seaside Hill, Curien Mansion and Blizzard Castle as you zip around medieval castle ramparts, hurtle...
FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage Collector's Edition
Ready for the aggressive, adrenaline-filled ride that leaves you breathless? FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage Collector's Edition is all about destructive action. With carnage modes like the Deathmatch derby, Carnage Race and Head-on races are pure wreck-filled, adrenaline-pumping rides of maximum mayhem.
Carmageddon Max Pack
Carmageddon is the original freeform driving sensation, where pedestrians (and cows!) equal points, and your opponents are a bunch of crazies in a twisted mix of automotive killing machines. The game features anarchic drive-wherever-you-like gameplay and over-the-top surreal comedy violence. It’s the racing game where racing is for wimps.
Most played combat racing games on Steam
Take a look at the top combat racing games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 15th 2025.
1. 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™ Payback is a racing, open world and multiplayer game developed by Ghost Games and published by Electronic Arts. Released on June 18th 2020 has received 29,054 reviews of which 24,868 were positive and 4,186 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played combat racing game, thanks to its 249 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.4
24,868
4,186
249
players
2. Wreckfest 2
Ready for mayhem? Wreckfest is back, offering the best in full-contact racing with unrivaled destruction! Witness head-to-head battles as you tear apart rival vehicles bit by bit. Powered by the enhanced physics engine, developed by the creators of Wreckfest & FlatOut! Wreckfest 2 is a racing, simulation and combat racing game developed by Bugbear and published by THQ Nordic. Released on March 20th 2025 has received 2,858 reviews of which 2,146 were positive and 712 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. While seeing 162 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among combat racing games based on player count.
7.3
2,146
712
162
players
3. Need for Speed™ Hot Pursuit Remastered
Feel the thrill of the chase and the rush of escape behind the wheels of the world’s hottest high-performance cars in Need for Speed™ Hot Pursuit Remastered– a heart-pumping, socially competitive racing experience. Need for Speed™ Hot Pursuit Remastered is a racing, driving and open world game developed by Stellar Entertainment Limited and published by Electronic Arts. Released on November 06th 2020 has received 11,515 reviews of which 9,296 were positive and 2,219 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. While seeing 149 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among combat racing games based on player count.
7.9
9,296
2,219
149
players
4. FlatOut 2
Experience the drive of your life as you throw yourself around on and off the track causing fences to shatter, tyre walls explode, water tanks and barrels fly across the track into other cars. FlatOut 2 is a racing, combat racing and multiplayer game developed by Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media and Jordan Freeman Group and published by Strategy First. Released on December 21st 2006 has received 18,660 reviews of which 17,923 were positive and 737 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 143 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played combat racing games.
9.4
17,923
737
143
players
5. FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage Collector's Edition
Ready for the aggressive, adrenaline-filled ride that leaves you breathless? FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage Collector's Edition is all about destructive action. With carnage modes like the Deathmatch derby, Carnage Race and Head-on races are pure wreck-filled, adrenaline-pumping rides of maximum mayhem. FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage Collector's Edition is a combat racing, racing and destruction game developed by Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media and Jordan Freeman Group and published by Strategy First. Released on August 26th 2008 has received 6,663 reviews of which 5,978 were positive and 685 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played combat racing games.
8.7
5,978
685
71
players
6. 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™ Rivals is a racing, driving and open world game developed by Criterion Games and published by Electronic Arts. Released on June 04th 2020 has received 8,851 reviews of which 6,633 were positive and 2,218 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played combat racing games.
7.3
6,633
2,218
63
players
7. Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks
Adrenaline-fueled combat racing in the brutal Warhammer 40,000 universe! Drive ferocious vehicles equipped with powerful weapons and abilities into a full-throttle battle to the death. Speed Freeks is a fresh, Ork-y take on vehicle combat that you’ve never seen before. WAAAGH! Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks is a vehicular combat, games workshop and warhammer 40k game developed by Caged Element Inc. and published by Wired Productions. Released on May 22nd 2025 has received 3,790 reviews of which 3,027 were positive and 763 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played combat racing games.
7.7
3,027
763
43
players
8. Garfield Kart
Join Garfield and his friends in the funniest fast and fur-ious game! What character do you want to play with? Garfield, Odie, Jon, Nermal... you choose! Take part in no-holds-barred crazy races. Garfield Kart is a cult classic, combat racing and competitive game developed by Artefacts Studio and published by Microids. Released on October 16th 2015 has received 14,059 reviews of which 12,325 were positive and 1,734 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played combat racing games.
8.6
12,325
1,734
42
players
9. BallisticNG
BallisticNG is a high speed, all thrills anti-gravity combat racer and open modding environment developed as a tribute to old school classics such as Wipeout, Rollcage and Jet Moto. BallisticNG is a combat racing, futuristic and flight game developed and published by Neognosis. Released on December 14th 2018 has received 3,350 reviews of which 3,151 were positive and 199 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played combat racing games.
9.0
3,151
199
29
players
10. FlatOut
Ram through pile-ups and smash through your windshield as you push racing to the edge! FlatOut™ delivers more heart-stopping thrills than any sane driver can handle! FlatOut is a combat racing, racing and automobile sim game developed by Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media and Jordan Freeman Group and published by Strategy First. Released on February 02nd 2007 has received 5,471 reviews of which 5,026 were positive and 445 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played combat racing games.
8.9
5,026
445
25
players
Best deals on combat racing games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of combat racing games available on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted combat racing games.
1. FlatOut 2
Experience the drive of your life as you throw yourself around on and off the track causing fences to shatter, tyre walls explode, water tanks and barrels fly across the track into other cars. FlatOut 2 is a racing, combat racing and multiplayer game developed by Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media and Jordan Freeman Group and published by Strategy First. Released on December 21st 2006 has received 18,660 reviews of which 17,923 were positive and 737 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for combat racing category.
9.4
17,923
737
-99%
39.99€
0.53€
2. Gas Guzzlers Extreme
Gas Guzzlers Extreme is a fast, furious, armed-to-the-teeth, trigger-happy shooter, shifted into top gear! Take a white knuckle ride in this crazily addictive combat racing game. Gas Guzzlers Extreme is a combat racing, vehicular combat and racing game developed by Gamepires and published by Jagex Ltd. Released on October 08th 2013 has received 3,999 reviews of which 3,444 were positive and 555 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in combat racing games.
8.3
3,444
555
-98%
24.50€
0.70€
3. Carmageddon: Max Damage
CARMAGEDDON: MAX DAMAGE is HERE! And it's the antidote to Racing Games. Carmageddon: Max Damage is a combat racing, gore and action game developed by Stainless Games Ltd and published by THQ Nordic. Released on October 27th 2016 has received 3,293 reviews of which 2,580 were positive and 713 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 97% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in combat racing games.
7.6
2,580
713
-97%
16.99€
0.57€
4. SkyDrift
Get closer than ever before to the world of adrenaline pumping sky-racing where flyboys can test and master their flying and combat skills against the deadliest opponents! Admire amazingly detailed terrains. Unlock state-of-the-art planes and personalize them with unique racing skins. SkyDrift is a racing, indie and flight game developed by Digital Reality and published by HandyGames. Released on November 21st 2011 has received 1,165 reviews of which 1,028 were positive and 137 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for combat racing games.
8.4
1,028
137
-95%
9.99€
0.50€
5. Carmageddon 2: Carpocalypse Now
The world's first high-speed internal organ liberation simulator is back in full 3D! The slaughter is bloodier, the body parts fly further, and the destruction is heavier. Crash and burn through the 3D rendered crowds with the pedal to the metal. Carmageddon 2: Carpocalypse Now is a racing, combat racing and automobile sim game developed by Stainless Games Ltd and published by THQ Nordic. Released on September 19th 2014 has received 884 reviews of which 778 were positive and 106 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for combat racing games.
8.3
778
106
-95%
7.99€
0.43€
6. Crashday Redline Edition
Crashday, the explosive cult classic multiplayer racer, is back! Retooled and remastered, Crashday: Redline Edition brings back the fun and memories of the original with this lovingly crafted tribute edition, featuring all-new and expanded features, including Steam Workshop support. Today is Crashday! Crashday Redline Edition is a combat racing, racing and vehicular combat game developed by Moonbyte and published by 2tainment GmbH. Released on August 10th 2017 has received 1,808 reviews of which 1,593 were positive and 215 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for combat racing games.
8.4
1,593
215
-94%
11.99€
0.74€
7. Garfield Kart
Join Garfield and his friends in the funniest fast and fur-ious game! What character do you want to play with? Garfield, Odie, Jon, Nermal... you choose! Take part in no-holds-barred crazy races. Garfield Kart is a cult classic, combat racing and competitive game developed by Artefacts Studio and published by Microids. Released on October 16th 2015 has received 14,059 reviews of which 12,325 were positive and 1,734 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for combat racing games.
8.6
12,325
1,734
-92%
4.99€
0.41€
8. Death Rally
Load your guns, start your engines...THE CLASSIC IS BACK! Brought to you from Remedy, renowned developers of Max Payne and Alan Wake, Remedy's Death Rally classic top down racer is back, stronger and more vicious than ever. Death Rally is a racing, action and remake game developed by Remedy Entertainment, Mountain Sheep and Cornfox & Brothers and published by Remedy Entertainment. Released on August 03rd 2012 has received 804 reviews of which 572 were positive and 232 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for combat racing games.
6.8
572
232
-91%
9.99€
0.97€
9. BlazeRush
BlazeRush is a dynamic arcade racing survival game with no health, no levelling and no brakes! You can assemble a team of friends to play in local or online multiplayer, choose a car to your taste and chase, blow up and cut off! Adapt your style and tactics to new enemies, obstacles and tracks. BlazeRush is a combat racing, vehicular combat and racing game developed and published by Targem Games. Released on October 28th 2014 has received 1,653 reviews of which 1,450 were positive and 203 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for combat racing games.
8.4
1,450
203
-89%
9.99€
1.19€
10. FlatOut
Ram through pile-ups and smash through your windshield as you push racing to the edge! FlatOut™ delivers more heart-stopping thrills than any sane driver can handle! FlatOut is a combat racing, racing and automobile sim game developed by Bugbear Entertainment, ZOOM Platform Media and Jordan Freeman Group and published by Strategy First. Released on February 02nd 2007 has received 5,471 reviews of which 5,026 were positive and 445 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for combat racing games.
8.9
5,026
445
-86%
6.99€
0.99€
Free combat racing games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play combat racing games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play combat racing games.
1. Gum Ball Run
Gum Ball Run is a free to play fast paced 3D platformer with online multiplayer where Gum Balls race against each other through procedurally generated obstacle courses to become the #1 Gum Ball in the Gummieverse! Gum Ball Run is a precision platformer, combat racing and 3d platformer game developed by Glenn Verheij and published by Kjoeb. Released on October 07th 2024 has received 873 reviews of which 742 were positive and 131 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free combat racing games on Steam.
8.0
742
131
2. Barji Kart
Race head-to-head against up to 9 friends in BarjiKart! Choose from different Items to aid you in finishing 1st place! Barji Kart is a racing, multiplayer and combat racing game developed and published by Barji. Released on October 29th 2022 has received 1,053 reviews of which 875 were positive and 178 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free combat racing games on Steam.
7.9
875
178