Best 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 racing games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free racing games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Sonic Adventure DX
An ancient evil lurking within the Master Emerald has been unleashed from its slumber by the devious Dr. Eggman and is on the verge of becoming the ultimate monster using the 7 Chaos Emeralds. Only Sonic and his friends are heroic enough to put a stop to Dr. Eggman and his evil minions.
MX vs. ATV Reflex
Think fast and hang on to your ride as you take independent control of the rider and take the ultimate test of mettle. Dual controls let you tear it up with death-defying tricks and high-flying freestyle action. Fight for traction and dig up the track to leave your mark.
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...
Zero Gear
Zero Gear is physically-fueled, online multiplayer kart combat madness. Deck out your kart and character before jumping into one of many different game modes. Outrageous kinematic gameplay and weapons make every round a blast. The potential for tiny vehicular mayhem has never been so humongous!
Crash Time 3
Like its predecessors, Crash Time 3, the new installment of the well-known action racing game series, offers varied gameplay in top quality. The German game forge Synetic has once more taken the graphics engine a significant step further.
Thrillville®: Off the Rails™
Thrillville™: Off the Rails lives up to its name with 20 death-defying rides! Players can build incredible coasters to leap from one track to another, launch through the air like cannonballs, blast through a burning rings of fire and more!
Driver® Parallel Lines
You were the fastest wheelman on the street. You were a legend. You were money. Until they set you up and sent you down. Twenty-eight years inside for someone else's crime. Now you're getting out. Guess what? You got a new job, it's called getting revenge.
Xpand Rally Xtreme
Xpand Rally Xtreme shows the true climate and conditions of rally racing. Dangerous, technical tracks, based on the world's hardest special stages full of moguls,jumps,grooves and tight hairpins. By winning races amass funds for faster cars and repairs.
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.
Gumboy Tournament
Test your reflexes, judgment and tactics while facing up to eight other players in this follow-up to the critically acclaimed and popular arcade game Gumboy: Crazy Adventures, winner of numerous accolades including Gametunnel's GAME OF THE YEAR 2006.
Trackmania United Forever
TrackMania is the most entertaining car racing game ever. Millions of players play it in single or multiplayer modes. TrackMania United Forever is the ultimate TrackMania edition thanks to the numerous additions and innovations it has to offer.
TrackMania Nations Forever
A free game in the truest sense of the word, TrackMania Nations Forever lets you drive at mind-blowing speeds on fun and spectacular tracks in solo and multiplayer modes.TrackMania Nations Forever offers a new "Forever" version of the Stadium environment, a solid solo mode and 65 brand new, progressively challenging tracks.
18 Wheels of Steel: American Long Haul
Your American Dream Starts Behind the Wheel of Your Own Big Rig! North America's open roads await! You ain't working for the Man any more! You're the owner of your own trucking business and you call the shots. Build your empire one rig at a time to dominate the roadways and outbid the competition. Can you handle the pressure?
RACE 07
UpdateSimBin Studios expands the hit racing game, RACE 07 with the Andy Priaulx Crowne Plaza Raceway free add-on. Free for owners of RACE 07, this add-on features a brand new island track and new cars from triple World Champion Andy Priaulx in his BMW 320si WTCC and Fabrizio Giovanardi in his Vauxhall Vectra VXR.Real Cars, Real Racing...
Xpand Rally
Please note as of October 2024, the online features for this game will no longer be supported.Xpand Rally is a breathtaking game that gives you the true to life experience of driving powerful rally cars amidst photorealistic sceneries. Realistic weather effects, rolling hills, and animated scenery all add to game's visual perfection.
Mafia
It’s 1930. After an inadvertent brush with the mafia, cabdriver Tommy Angelo is reluctantly thrust into the world of organized crime. Initially, he is uneasy about falling in with the Salieri family, but soon the rewards become too big to ignore.
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 racing games on Steam
Take a look at the top racing games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. 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. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played racing game, thanks to its 10,383 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.8
195,093
25,005
10,383
players
2. 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. While seeing 7,859 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among racing games based on player count.
9.1
138,104
11,010
7,859
players
3. Stumble Guys
Ready for the chaos? Stumble Guys is a 32-player, fast-paced multiplayer party royale where players dash, jump, and fall across hilarious obstacle courses in a fun race to be the last one standing. Stumble Guys is a free to play, battle royale and multiplayer game developed and published by Scopely. Released on October 07th 2021 has received 127,054 reviews of which 108,054 were positive and 19,000 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. While seeing 2,907 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among racing games based on player count.
8.4
108,054
19,000
2,907
players
4. 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 #4 spot among the most played racing games.
7.2
10,952
4,071
2,880
players
5. Trackmania
Welcome to the Club! Grab the wheel and play Trackmania® for FREE now. Trackmania is a racing, esports and multiplayer game developed by Nadeo and published by Ubisoft. Released on February 02nd 2023 has received 15,448 reviews of which 11,880 were positive and 3,568 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 1,644 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played racing games.
7.5
11,880
3,568
1,644
players
6. 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 #6 spot among the most played racing games.
9.4
79,025
3,879
1,601
players
7. Assetto Corsa Competizione
Assetto Corsa Competizione, the official GT World Challenge videogame. Thanks to the extraordinary quality of simulation, you will experience the atmosphere of the GT3 championship. Compete against official drivers, teams, cars and official circuits reproduced to the highest quality ever seen. Assetto Corsa Competizione is a racing, automobile sim and simulation game developed by Kunos Simulazioni and published by 505 Games. Released on May 29th 2019 has received 38,432 reviews of which 35,567 were positive and 2,865 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 1,425 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played racing games.
9.1
35,567
2,865
1,425
players
8. 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 #8 spot among the most played racing games.
8.3
110,048
21,138
1,366
players
9. F1® Manager 2024
Lead your team to glory in F1® Manager 2024. A new Formula 1® season has arrived, and with it, the most comprehensive F1® management experience to date. Build a legacy with one of 10 official F1® constructors or create your own team for the very first time. F1® Manager 2024 is a strategy, simulation and racing game developed and published by Frontier Developments. Released on July 23rd 2024 has received 4,308 reviews of which 3,357 were positive and 951 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 1,150 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played racing games.
7.6
3,357
951
1,150
players
10. The Crew™ 2
Take on the American motorsports scene as you explore and dominate the land, air, and sea across the entire USA. With a wide variety of cars, bikes, boats, and planes, compete in a wide range of driving disciplines. The Crew™ 2 is a racing, open world and automobile sim game developed by Ivory Tower and published by Ubisoft. Released on June 28th 2018 has received 93,181 reviews of which 72,137 were positive and 21,044 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 916 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played racing games.
7.7
72,137
21,044
916
players
Best deals on racing games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of racing 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 racing games.
1. DEPLOYMENT
Deployment is an intense competitive top-down shooter game. Infosoldiers, made of pure information, fight in an endless war between governments and megacorporations to rule over the digital systems that control the world. Deploy your troops from up to five different classes! DEPLOYMENT is a action, racing and multiplayer game developed and published by Whale Rock Games. Released on April 10th 2018 has received 790 reviews of which 637 were positive and 153 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Featuring a massive 97% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for racing category.
7.7
637
153
-97%
33.33€
1.00€
2. Automobilista
AUTOMOBILISTA places you in the driving seat of an advanced racing simulator, featuring elite brazilian racing series along with a wide range of racing vehicles and international tracks for a uniquely diverse motorsports experience. Automobilista is a racing, simulation and automobile sim game developed and published by Reiza Studios. Released on August 24th 2016 has received 2,417 reviews of which 2,178 were positive and 239 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 96% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in racing games.
8.6
2,178
239
-96%
25.00€
1.00€
3. 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. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in racing games.
8.2
1,156
182
-95%
20.00€
1.00€
4. Sprint Vector
Welcome to Sprint Vector Championship Intergalactica, where the physical thrill of extreme sports meets the unhinged energy of a zany game show! Run, jump, climb, drift, and fly at extreme velocity as you race up to 8 players and battle obstacles in this frenetic VR adrenaline platformer! Sprint Vector is a racing, sports and skating game developed and published by Survios. Released on February 08th 2018 has received 691 reviews of which 574 were positive and 117 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for racing games.
7.9
574
117
-94%
29.00€
1.74€
5. V-Rally 4
The return of a legendary off-road racing game! Enjoy an extreme experience while becoming an expert in a demanding simulation. Take on the challenges of rallies, rallycross, drifts, buggies and hill climbs, and set off on a spectacular journey across every continent. V-Rally 4 is a racing, automobile sim and offroad game developed by KT Racing and published by Nacon. Released on September 25th 2018 has received 1,104 reviews of which 736 were positive and 368 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for racing games.
6.5
736
368
-94%
30.00€
1.80€
6. 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. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for racing games.
6.3
246
126
-94%
28.83€
1.73€
7. 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. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for racing games.
7.1
1,737
649
-93%
30.00€
2.10€
8. Ride 2
The fastest and most iconic bikes in the world's biggest digital garage! Ride 2 is a racing, simulation and sports game developed and published by Milestone S.r.l.. Released on October 07th 2016 has received 3,007 reviews of which 2,623 were positive and 384 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for racing games.
8.4
2,623
384
-90%
24.99€
2.49€
9. Razortron 2000
RAZORTRON 2000 is a retro top-down endless racing game. Try to beat your highscore, unlock new cars and climb your way to the top of the leaderboards on this love letter to coin eater arcade machines era! Razortron 2000 is a casual, racing and indie game developed and published by NukGames. Released on October 12th 2016 has received 2,009 reviews of which 1,713 were positive and 296 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for racing games.
8.2
1,713
296
-90%
4.99€
0.49€
10. Barro Racing
Jump! Barro Racing is a indie, racing and sports game developed and published by SC Jogos. Released on September 11th 2020 has received 975 reviews of which 828 were positive and 147 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for racing games.
8.1
828
147
-90%
4.90€
0.49€
Free racing games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play racing 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 racing games.
1. Stumble Guys
Ready for the chaos? Stumble Guys is a 32-player, fast-paced multiplayer party royale where players dash, jump, and fall across hilarious obstacle courses in a fun race to be the last one standing. Stumble Guys is a free to play, battle royale and multiplayer game developed and published by Scopely. Released on October 07th 2021 has received 127,054 reviews of which 108,054 were positive and 19,000 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 2,907 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free racing games on Steam.
8.4
108,054
19,000
2,907
players
2. Trackmania
Welcome to the Club! Grab the wheel and play Trackmania® for FREE now. Trackmania is a racing, esports and multiplayer game developed by Nadeo and published by Ubisoft. Released on February 02nd 2023 has received 15,448 reviews of which 11,880 were positive and 3,568 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 1,644, this racing game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free racing games on Steam.
7.5
11,880
3,568
1,644
players
3. 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. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 793, this racing game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free racing games on Steam.
8.0
10,712
2,437
793
players
4. RaceRoom Racing Experience
RaceRoom is the premier free-to-play racing simulation on PC and home to official race series like DTM, WTCR, the WTCC and ADAC GT Masters. Enter RaceRoom and enter the world of a professional race car driver. RaceRoom Racing Experience is a free to play, racing and automobile sim game developed by KW Studios and published by KW Studios and RaceRoom Entertainment AG. Released on February 12th 2013 has received 23,326 reviews of which 17,570 were positive and 5,756 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 472 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #4 position in the best free racing games on Steam.
7.4
17,570
5,756
472
players
5. Disney Speedstorm
Welcome to Disney Speedstorm! Drift into the ultimate hero-based combat racing game, set on high-speed circuits inspired by Disney and Pixar worlds. Master each character’s unique skills and claim victory in this thrilling arcade racing experience from the creators of the Asphalt series! Disney Speedstorm is a racing, multiplayer and action game developed and published by Gameloft. Released on April 18th 2023 has received 7,139 reviews of which 4,812 were positive and 2,327 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 209 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #5 position in the best free racing games on Steam.
6.6
4,812
2,327
209
players
6. Marbles on Stream
Marbles on Stream is a Marble Racing game for EVERYONE! You can simulate races yourself or stream it on Twitch.tv with your viewers! Many features in game to help interact with your viewers and engage with them in unique ways. 3 ways to play! Download and stream! Download the MoS app on your mobile device! Get on Twitch. Marbles on Stream is a free to play, racing and massively multiplayer game developed and published by Pixel by Pixel Studios Inc.. Released on November 06th 2019 has received 2,066 reviews of which 1,785 were positive and 281 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 176 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #6 position in the best free racing games on Steam.
8.3
1,785
281
176
players
7. Cube Racer
Cube Racer is a round based multiplayer racing game with cubes. Every round, all players race against each other to the finish line. Before every round, the players get to build one or more obstacles on the map. In the next round, all players have to pass all the obstacles, which have been built yet. Cube Racer is a indie, action and casual game developed and published by Simon Blasen. Released on October 30th 2017 has received 1,950 reviews of which 1,766 were positive and 184 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 167 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #7 position in the best free racing games on Steam.
8.6
1,766
184
167
players
8. TrackMania Nations Forever
A free game in the truest sense of the word, TrackMania Nations Forever lets you drive at mind-blowing speeds on fun and spectacular tracks in solo and multiplayer modes.TrackMania Nations Forever offers a new "Forever" version of the Stadium environment, a solid solo mode and 65 brand new, progressively challenging tracks. TrackMania Nations Forever is a racing, free to play and multiplayer game developed by Nadeo and published by Ubisoft. Released on April 16th 2008 has received 23,531 reviews of which 21,177 were positive and 2,354 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 155 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #8 position in the best free racing games on Steam.
8.8
21,177
2,354
155
players
9. Screw Drivers
Crazy physics and high-speed races! Craft vehicles cleverly by combining building blocks and mechanical parts to create powerful drivetrains. Unlock new parts, race for the gold, and challenge your friends in multiplayer. Screw Drivers is a automobile sim, free to play and racing game developed by Creactstudios and published by Headup. Released on June 20th 2024 has received 3,955 reviews of which 3,449 were positive and 506 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Attracting a solid base of 126 players due to its free access, this strategy game has achieved the #9 position in the best free racing games on Steam.
8.4
3,449
506
126
players
10. FPV SkyDive : FPV Drone Simulator
FPV SkyDive is a free-to-play realistic drone racing and freestyle simulator. Feel the adrenaline of high speed first-person view drone racing in single-player or multi-player scenarios. The future is now, become an FPV pilot today! FPV SkyDive : FPV Drone Simulator is a exploration, flight and racing game developed and published by ORQA. Released on May 31st 2021 has received 2,106 reviews of which 1,731 were positive and 375 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played free racing games on Steam.
7.9
1,731
375
91
players