Best Driving 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 driving games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free driving games are available at the bottom of the page.
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WRC 5 FIA World Rally Championship
Find all the cars, all the drivers and all the official rallies of the 2015 FIA World Rally Championship in THE racing simulation standard. Realistic driving on different road surfaces, dynamic damage, day/night system, weather… Experience all the sensations of rally racing in WRC 5!
Train Simulator Classic 2024
Celebrate 15 years of the ultimate railway hobby! Learn to operate officially licensed locomotives from historic steam to modern day electrics and explore realistic detailed routes from around the world. Train Simulator Classic 2024 is the simulation made by railfans for railfans.
Absolute Drift
Absolute Drift is a racing game about becoming a master at the art of drifting.
The Adventures of Mr. Bobley
The Adventures of Mr. Bobley is a 3d platformer adventure game featuring physics based puzzles and challenges that also require you to drive vehicles and operate heavy machinery. Set at a skyscraper construction site. The game is all about physics and interaction with the environment.
BeamNG.drive
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.
Crash Drive 2
Get ready for ridiculous fun in this multiplayer free-roaming stunting game. Drive a bus, tank or monster truck and speed across huge open worlds. Level up your car, participate in random events and discover secret areas. Buy now and get a free copy to gift to your friend!
Trainz: A New Era
Our "Platinum Edition" bundle provides fantastic value for new or existing customers. Expand your Trainz collection with a huge range of additional routes, sessions, locos and rolling stock, all at 75% off the regular pricing.
Super Indie Karts
Super Indie Karts is a classic retro 16 to 64-bit style karting game, with Time Trials, Grand Prix, Splitscreen GP, Mission Mania, and Battle Mania! Featuring 48 racetracks, with many more coming soon. You don't have to wait until completion though as you can join the race now with Early Access!
Car Mechanic Simulator 2015
New cars, new tools, new options, more parts and much more fun in the next version of Car Mechanic Simulator! Take your wrench! Create and expand your auto repairs service empire. Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 will take you behind the scenes of daily routine in car workshop.
Copa Petrobras de Marcas
COPA PETROBRAS DE MARCAS is a 100% free official game simulating the thrill of competing wheel-to-wheel with models from various automakers in some of the main Brazilian race tracks.
World of Subways 4 – New York Line 7
The series "World of Subways" features some of the most interesting Subway Routes of the world for the PC. Once again World of Subways 4 comes back to New York, perhaps the most exciting city in the world. The whole gaming world takes place in the 70ies/80ies and is created in its typical look.
iRacing
We are the world’s premier motorsports racing game. An iRacing membership provides entry into the newest form of motorsport: internet racing. Internet racing is a fun, easy, and inexpensive way for race fan and gamers alike to enjoy the thrill of the racetrack from the comfort of their home.
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!
Carmageddon TDR 2000
Yes, it's the game literally... SOME of you asked for! And so, in the spirit of "well, alright then, if you insist..." we present the third game in the Carmageddon series, in the knowledge that some of you Carma fans out there would like to have a complete Carmageddon collection in your Steam library. Nothing wrong with that.
Amazing Frog?
Amazing Frog? is the original open world buffet of bonkers physics sandbox mayhem. For one to four players.
Construction Simulator 2015
In Construction Simulator 2015, you take the controls of 16 realistic construction machines made by LIEBHERR, STILL and MAN with high-quality 3D graphics.
Homebrew - Patent Unknown
Unleash your creativity and craft anything from flying cars to jet-powered toilets.Fair warning: there's a learning curve. But once you've got it, the sky's the limit for your creations!While active development is paused, we focus preserving the game and keeping it accessible.
Farming Simulator 15
Welcome to the new generation of Farming Simulator!With a brand new graphics and physics engine, Farming Simulator 15 offers an immense open world, filled with details and visual effects transporting the Farming Simulator franchise to a new era.
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.
Split/Second
Split/Second is an intense action racing game set within a reality TV show. Competitors vie to be the first to the finish line in a set rigged to blow. Players don’t just collide with other vehicles to knock them from the track, but can also trigger devastating events that alter the race dynamics.
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.Most played driving games on Steam
Take a look at the top driving games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits. Euro Truck Simulator 2 is a driving, transportation and simulation game developed and published by SCS Software. Released on October 12th 2012 has received 860,745 reviews of which 838,003 were positive and 22,742 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.7 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played driving game, thanks to its 14,410 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.7
838,003
22,742
14,410
players
2. BeamNG.drive
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything. BeamNG.drive is a simulation, driving and physics game developed and published by BeamNG. Released on May 29th 2015 has received 316,795 reviews of which 308,580 were positive and 8,215 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. While seeing 13,689 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among driving games based on player count.
9.6
308,580
8,215
13,689
players
3. 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 220,098 reviews of which 195,093 were positive and 25,005 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. While seeing 10,383 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among driving games based on player count.
8.8
195,093
25,005
10,383
players
4. 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 149,114 reviews of which 138,104 were positive and 11,010 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 7,859 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played driving games.
9.1
138,104
11,010
7,859
players
5. American Truck Simulator
Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States. American Truck Simulator is a automobile sim, driving and open world game developed and published by SCS Software. Released on February 02nd 2016 has received 173,701 reviews of which 168,179 were positive and 5,522 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 7,077 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played driving games.
9.6
168,179
5,522
7,077
players
6. 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 15,023 reviews of which 10,952 were positive and 4,071 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 2,880 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played driving games.
7.2
10,952
4,071
2,880
players
7. SnowRunner
Get ready for the next-generation off-road experience! Drive powerful vehicles and overcome extreme open environments to complete dozens of challenging missions solo or with up to 3 friends! SnowRunner is a simulation, automobile sim and adventure game developed by Saber Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment. Released on May 17th 2021 has received 42,827 reviews of which 38,525 were positive and 4,302 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 2,820 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played driving games.
8.8
38,525
4,302
2,820
players
8. Motor Town: Behind The Wheel
Enjoy realistic driving in the open world. Relaxing cargo deliveries or driving buses and taxis will give you enough money to buy new cars and parts. You can test your driving skills at the race track. It's all about pure driving pleasure! Motor Town: Behind The Wheel is a early access, open world and driving game developed and published by P3 Games. Released on December 17th 2021 has received 5,737 reviews of which 5,399 were positive and 338 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 1,930 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played driving games.
9.1
5,399
338
1,930
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 82,904 reviews of which 79,025 were positive and 3,879 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.4 out of 10. With 1,601 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played driving games.
9.4
79,025
3,879
1,601
players
10. 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 131,186 reviews of which 110,048 were positive and 21,138 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 1,366 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played driving games.
8.3
110,048
21,138
1,366
players
Best deals on driving games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of driving games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted driving games.
1. 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 1,338 reviews of which 1,156 were positive and 182 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for driving category.
8.2
1,156
182
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
2. 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 246 were positive and 126 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in driving games.
6.3
246
126
-94%
28.83€
1.73€
3. 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 2,386 reviews of which 1,737 were positive and 649 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in driving games.
7.1
1,737
649
-93%
30.00€
2.10€
4. Car Mechanic Simulator 2015
New cars, new tools, new options, more parts and much more fun in the next version of Car Mechanic Simulator! Take your wrench! Create and expand your auto repairs service empire. Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 will take you behind the scenes of daily routine in car workshop. Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 is a automobile sim, simulation and singleplayer game developed by Red Dot Games and published by PlayWay S.A.. Released on April 23rd 2015 has received 14,566 reviews of which 13,461 were positive and 1,105 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for driving games.
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13,461
1,105
-91%
20.56€
1.85€
5. Car Mechanic Simulator 2018
Build and expand your repair service empire in this incredibly detailed and highly realistic simulation game, where attention to car detail is astonishing. Find classic, unique cars in the new Barn Find module and Junkyard module. You can even add your self-made car in the Car Editor. Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is a simulation, automobile sim and driving game developed by Red Dot Games and published by PlayWay S.A.. Released on July 28th 2017 has received 51,304 reviews of which 46,857 were positive and 4,447 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for driving games.
9.0
46,857
4,447
-91%
20.22€
1.82€
6. Transport Fever
Transport Fever is a railroad-focused tycoon game. Players start in 1850 and build up a thriving transport company. As an emerging transport tycoon, the player constructs stations, airports, harbors and makes money by connecting areas requiring transport services. Build up your own Empire! Transport Fever is a flight, city builder and sandbox game developed by Urban Games and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. Released on November 08th 2016 has received 10,703 reviews of which 8,920 were positive and 1,783 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for driving games.
8.1
8,920
1,783
-90%
30.20€
3.02€
7. 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. Turbo Golf Racing is a racing, golf and sports game developed and published by Hugecalf Studios. Released on April 04th 2024 has received 942 reviews of which 798 were positive and 144 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for driving games.
8.0
798
144
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
8. Metro Simulator 2
Metro Simulator 2 is a unique game featuring recreated Moscow Metro and realistic train controls. Metro Simulator 2 is a simulation, first-person and 3d game developed and published by KishMish Games. Released on June 14th 2023 has received 631 reviews of which 400 were positive and 231 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for driving games.
6.2
400
231
-86%
15.29€
2.14€
9. Shakedown: Hawaii
Build a "legitimate" corporation via open world missions, shakedowns, sabotage and property acquisition. Shakedown: Hawaii is a open world, top-down shooter and twin stick shooter game developed and published by Vblank Entertainment and Inc.. Released on October 20th 2020 has received 533 reviews of which 474 were positive and 59 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for driving games.
8.3
474
59
-85%
19.99€
2.99€
10. HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™
Collect the best vehicles in the Hot Wheels™ universe, build spectacular tracks and dive into breathtaking races. HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ is a racing, arcade and driving game developed and published by Milestone S.r.l.. Released on September 30th 2021 has received 7,204 reviews of which 5,651 were positive and 1,553 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 85% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for driving games.
7.7
5,651
1,553
-85%
39.99€
5.99€
Free driving games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play driving games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play driving games.
1. 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 13,149 reviews of which 10,712 were positive and 2,437 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 793 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free driving games on Steam.
8.0
10,712
2,437
793
players
2. 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 12,031 reviews of which 9,184 were positive and 2,847 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free driving games on Steam.
7.5
9,184
2,847
72
players
3. 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. Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks is a early access, vehicular combat and warhammer 40k game developed by Caged Element Inc. and published by PLAION. Released on August 06th 2024 has received 3,337 reviews of which 2,620 were positive and 717 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free driving games on Steam.
7.6
2,620
717
27
players
4. Taora : Beginning
Taora : Beginning offers the limited introduction experience to Taora : Survival, an open world survival game with unique character building and crafting. Build and upgrade your base, and survive the zombie apocalypse! Taora : Beginning is a looter shooter, sandbox and third-person shooter game developed by Tulpar Games and published by Tulpar Games, TheGamesFortress and GrabTheGames. Released on December 08th 2023 has received 2,137 reviews of which 1,878 were positive and 259 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free driving games on Steam.
8.4
1,878
259
7
players
5. EarthKart: Google Maps Driving Simulator
3D Google Earth Driving Simulator EarthKart: Google Maps Driving Simulator is a exploration, immersive sim and racing game developed by Colton Hutchins and published by Cold Hut Games. Released on October 09th 2023 has received 737 reviews of which 581 were positive and 156 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free driving games on Steam.
7.5
581
156
2
players
6. Ducks Can Drive
Ducks like to race, even in their own cars! Earn money by delivering food to fellow ducks in the city, then use this money to upgrade your vehicle. The better the vehicle, the better chance you have to win the race at the end of the day! Ducks Can Drive is a racing, exploration and driving game developed and published by Joseph Cook. Released on July 04th 2023 has received 569 reviews of which 555 were positive and 14 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free driving games on Steam.
9.1
555
14
1
players
7. Til Nord
Discover a sublime open world on your snowmobile! Drive among the frozen environment of Snøfall øyer to discover beautiful vistas, time trials and quests that permanently change the open world in Til Nord; a free snowmobile driving game for PC. Til Nord is a open world, exploration and driving game developed by Moose Attack Studios and published by Breda University of Applied Sciences. Released on June 29th 2021 has received 606 reviews of which 511 were positive and 95 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free driving games on Steam.
7.9
511
95
1
players
8. 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 1,041 reviews of which 863 were positive and 178 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free driving games on Steam.
7.9
863
178
9. Truck World: Driving School
Learn the basics of truck driving! Truck World: Driving School is a free standalone truck simulator with challenges, grades, and much more. Truck World: Driving School is a exploration, immersive sim and racing game developed by Truck World Studio and published by HypeTrain Digital. Released on January 10th 2023 has received 833 reviews of which 582 were positive and 251 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free driving games on Steam.
6.7
582
251
10. Auto Sale Life: Fresh Start
This is a free prologue version. Build an automotive empire. Buy, sell, and customize cars to create your own brands and showrooms. Become a shrewd entrepreneur in this immersive car trading and customization game. Auto Sale Life: Fresh Start is a immersive sim, driving and economy game developed by OTTO Games and published by GrabTheGames. Released on April 05th 2024 has received 380 reviews of which 259 were positive and 121 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free driving games on Steam.
6.5
259
121