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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Spark the Electric Jester 3
High speed 3D action platformer! Join Spark on his latest adventure.
Track and Burn
Driving an amazingly fun muscle car, feel the rush of adrenaline while zipping through the traffic, negotiating sharp turns and squeezing through tight passage.
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!
Junkyard Truck
Junkyard Truck is an open-world off road driving and mechanic simulator. Build, upgrade, and maintain your old off road truck. Make money using your skills in driving, scavenging, gambling, or moonshine brewing. Try to build a truck capable of taking on the difficult challenges around the map.
Kanjozoku Game レーサー Online Street Racing & Drift
90s Osaka Kanjo Night Street Racing and Drift Online with True JDM Cars, Online PvP, Engine, Body and Suspension Tuning!
MX vs ATV Legends
Race your way to victory on bikes, ATVs and UTVs in MX vs ATV Legends! Featuring massive new open environments, plus a career mode that lets you experience all the risks and rewards of becoming a world-famous professional rider. Become an off-road racing legend in your own right! Your time is now!
Amazing Frog? 2
Amazing Frog? 2 is the next generation of Amazing Frog? A Hardcore Parkour, open world buffet of bonkers physics sandbox ...ness.
Redout 2
The fastest racing game in the universe. Redout 2 is a tribute to classic arcade racing games and the sequel to the critically acclaimed Redout. Reach impossible speeds in exhilarating futuristic races across an extensive single-player campaign and competitive multiplayer.
American Theft 80s
From the THIEF SIMULATOR developers. It's the 80s. Steal VCRs, tapes, classic cars, and if you get caught, outrun the police!
Trainz Railroad Simulator 2022
Drive, Explore, Operate and Create the railroad of your dreams - and now you can collaborate in real time with Multiplayer Surveyor! TRS22 showcases a range of high quality routes, sessions and trains to drive, plus all the scenery you need to make your own masterpiece.
Teardown
Prepare the perfect heist in this simulated and fully destructible voxel world. Tear down walls with vehicles or explosives to create shortcuts. Stack objects to reach higher. Use the environment to your advantage in the most creative way you can think of.
Assault Bots
Assault Bots is a fast-paced multiplayer robot shooter game. Create your robot, let it drive, walk, or fly, and battle other players online in this intense shooter. Game features multiple maps and game modes.
Car Detailing Simulator
Car Detailing Simulator, you get a chance to renew any car and restore its splendor at the request of demanding customers! A nice and well-groomed vehicle can be the pride of every human being! Clean, polish and marvel at your creations in this highly realistic game where every little detail counts!
Cube Racer 2
A racing game with cubes on constantly changing tracks to mess with your friends in the fairest way possible
GRID Legends
GRID Legends delivers thrilling wheel-to-wheel motorsport action. Create dream race events, hop into live races, experience a dramatic virtual production story, and embrace the sensation of spectacular racing.
Buck Up And Drive!
There is time to explain, I just don't wanna.
Fears to Fathom - Norwood Hitchhike
Holly Gardner, a 19 year old on an interstate drive experiences unusual happenings that leads to an unplanned stay at a motel, little did she know what was transpiring down in Norwood Valley.
Chinese Driving Test Simulator
Are you ready to take on the challenge of the Chinese driving test? For which it will test your skill of driving, knowledge of vehicle and traffic rules. The Chinese Driving Test Simulator will show you a complete, realistic Chinese driving test experience.
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!
The Slaverian Trucker
The Slaverian Trucker is a Survival/Truck/Life simulator game. Make enough money to survive and expand your wealth in the harsh semi-post apocalyptic lands of Slaveria, doing legal and illegal work, while maintaining, fixing, building, repairing, tuning your trucks, cars and other vehicles.
Motorcycle Mechanic Simulator 2021
Become a motorbike mechanic and build your empire. Buy, repair, renovate, and create your own dreamed custom motorcycle.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.
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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.
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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.
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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