8.DiRT Rally 2.0
Perhaps the most sim-style racer on this list,DiRT Rally 2.0doesn’t even include a tutorial. What itdoesinclude is some fantastic rally racing that rewards patience and precision.
If you’ve got a racing wheel you’re looking to use, it will definitely come in handy with this game.
7.F1 22
If you’re a Formula 1 fan—and if you’re not, you still might want to give it a shot—this is the racing game series for you.
It’s not as realistic of a simulation as some racing fans might want, but that makes it more accessible. The campaign also features almost RPG-style character choices and growth, making it a more engaging experience.
6.WipEout Omega Collection
Who says that racing games need to have cars (or karts)? TheWipEoutseries kicked off way back in 1995 and it’s still going today.
WipEout Omega Collectioncollects two previous entries in this futuristic racing series—WipEout HDandWipEout 2048—in one remastered collection.
5.Horizon Chase Turbo
If you miss retro racers likeOutrun, thenHorizon Chase Turbois the perfect game for you. With retro-inspired graphics and sound, this is still a modern game, especially the sense of speed. This is one of the best options on this list for local multiplayer tool.
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4.Trackmania Turbo
WhileTrackmania Turbooffers nowhere near the multiplayer madness that the PC versions do, it’s worth checking out for the single player and local multiplayer alone.
The goal of this game is to get to the end of the track as fast as possible, not to beat other racers. The satisfaction comes from playing tracks over and over for the perfect run. Think of it like the racing equivalent ofSuper Meat Boy.
3.Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
Back whenMario Kartwas essentially the only name in kart racing games,Crash Team Racingcame along for the original PlayStation, and it was every bit as good.
This remaster of that game also includes content from its sequelsCrash Nitro KartandCrash Tag Team Racing.
2.Burnout Paradise Remastered
There are a ton of open-world racers on the PlayStation 4, but none of them capture the same arcade-style fun as this remaster from the previous generation.
There are a bunch of different racing styles, and when you just feel like driving around, there are endless billboards to find and smash.
1.Gran Turismo Sport
Gran Turismois the flagship Sony racing series. It sits somewhere toward the more realistic side of the spectrum, but it’s far from a full-on simulation game.
Gran Turismo Sportwas a thin package at launch, but it’s turned into a fun and feature-packed racing game since then, especially if you’re interested in racing online.
