Racing is the genre of video games, either in the third-person viewpoint or the first-person perspective, in which the player participates in the racing competitions with any kind of water, space, air, or land vehicles. The games may be based on real-world events in fantastical settings. There are three different sub-genres of the Racing genre such as Arcade-style Races, Racing Simulators, and Kart Racing Games. Racing games come with a variety of cars, some of which are licensed. The player can experience the racing gameplay with a challenging task to explore the world from either first or a third-person perspective, struggle to eliminate the opponents from the race, controlled by AI or another player or cross the finish line before anyone to become the winner. Some games come with customization feature, enabling the player to modify his vehicle using different options. During the gameplay, the player can do a paint job to apply his favourite color on his car and can struggle to score as many points as possible to unlock further content.

17 Best Racing Games for PS4

#1 Beach Buggy Racing

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Beach Buggy Racing is a Racing, Single and Multiplayer video game available to play cross platform developed and published by Vector Unit. The game takes you in the surprise-filled world of off-road racing mayhem and allows you race against rival drivers using your vehicle. There is different fields of rival drivers, and each offers its special abilities and unique personality. You have to create a collection of crazy power-ups including fireball, dodgeball, oil slick, etc. and pits against drivers to show off your abilities. To get into the world, you need to select one of many vehicles, customize it and race against rivals with a dangerous cage. The game features up to twelve racing tracks each with its unique environment and a set of obstacles. It has a series of levels, and you must cross the finish line before your opponents to win the level. Explore the track from a third-person perspective and use multiple power-ups to eliminate your competitors from the race. Beach Buggy Racing offers core features such as 12 Race Tracks, Collect a Racer Team, Split Screen mode, 25 Power-ups, Customization and more. Try it out.

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#2 Need for Speed Payback

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Need for Speed Payback created by Ghost Games and published by Electronic Arts is a Racing, Single-player and Multiplayer video game. It is a 23rd title in the franchise of Need for Speed (NFS) game and takes place in the open world environment known as Fortune Valley. The main gameplay focuses on Action Driving elements, and there are three playable characters available such as Jess, Mac, and Tyler Morgan. Each character has its unique set of skills, and the player needs to select his favorite one with the best statistics. The player must choose his vehicle and participate in multiple race events to take down the underworld of Fortune Valley. He can explore the environment from a third-person perspective with a task to fulfill the requirements of each mission to progress through the story. The player can win the match by crossing the finish line before anyone. Need for Speed Payback offers core features such as detailed Vehicles, Open Environment, brilliant Graphics, different Tracks, Three Playable Characters, and more. With excellent mechanics, smooth controls, and addictive gameplay Need for Speed Payback is the best game to play.

#3 TrackMania Turbo

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TrackMania Turbo is a Racing, Single and Multiplayer video game by Nadeo and Ubisoft for multiple platforms. It is the first title in the game of TrackMania released in 2009 for Nintendo Wii. The game supports Virtual Reality element and offers the similar gameplay to its predecessor. There are up to two hundred tracks available takes place in the four different locations such as Valley Down and Dirty, International Stadium, Rollercoaster Lagoon and Canyon Grand Drift. It mainly focuses on stunts like previous entry and features new modes including Double Drive and Campaign. To jump into the world, the player must select the track and his vehicle. The primary objective is to race against other AI controlled characters or other players on the track and struggle to eliminate them all or cross the finish line before them. Take a chance to show off your driving abilities to impress his fellows and win multiple matches to become the best driver. TrackMania Turbo offers core features such as Four Environments, Campaign Mode, Double Driver, Track-builder, VR Capability and more. TrackMania Turbo is the incredible racing game to play.

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#4 The Crew

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The Crew by Ivory Tower in collaboration with Ubisoft Reflections, Asobo Studio and Ubisoft Shanghai is a superbly addicting, fast paced and a groundbreaking MMO car racing game. The game is set in an open world situated in the boundaries of United States and provides with a 20 hour long single run campaign, features the protagonist Alex Taylor who tries to infiltrate the criminal groups to gather info about ongoing underworld businesses. The game offers the players to participate in a lot of mini games to build up the skills required to play the game properly. As the multiplayer nature of the game, you can play the game with friends, other online players around the world in one on one challenges or you can play the game alone in the free ride mode. You can choose the vehicle of your liking from a lot of options and form crews to race together against your rivals. The Crew is an amazing car racing game to play and provides with a blasting game-play, a well written story-line, superb graphic details and RPG and action elements to boost up the level of entertainment. You’ll definitely like it.

#5 Mad Max

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Mad Max combines the elements of Action-Adventure and Vehicular Combat developed by Avalanche Studio. The game takes place in the post-apocalyptic wasteland consists of caves, deserts, and canyons. The story revolves around the protagonist named Max Rockatansky and his efforts to take revenge from a gang lead by Scabrous Scotus, who stolen his interceptor. It embarks you on an epic adventure and lets you select your car and dive into the game world where you can equip your vehicular with deadly weapons and Armor and can upgrade them using experience points. You can explore the wasteland either on foot or by vehicle. The game combines the elements of boxing and wrestling for you to defeat your foes. It played from both third and first-person perspective. Control your car using smooth controls, and fight against enemies, defeat them using weapons and unlock further features. Take your revenge and accomplish all missions. Unlock other vehicles and use them during gameplay. With detailed environment, addictive quite immersive gameplay, superb story and brilliant mechanics, Mad Max is the best game to play and enjoy.

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#6 Gran Turismo 7

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Gran Turismo 7 is the 13th installment in the series of Gran Turismo and the first game to be released on PlayStation 4. The game has both Single and Multiplayer modes and focuses on racing gameplay. It offers the similar gameplay to its predecessor, and introduces a variety of licensed vehicles to select and race. The game takes place in different locations around the world and offers different courses to race against other players or AI controlled drivers. It has three different modes such as Sports Mode, Campaign Mode and Arcade Mode. The player can participate in both online and offline mode. Unlike Gran Turismo 4, 5 and 6, the title doesn’t feature day/night cycle and dynamic weather system. The player has the option to change the time of the race of day before getting into the race. 177 cars available, each has its unique abilities and stats and up to 27 configurations of 19 locations are presents to race. With improved mechanics, gameplay, controls and highly-detailed environments, Gran Turismo 7 is the best game for those who love playing Racing games.

#7 MX vs ATV Supercross Encore

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MX vs ATV Supercross Encore is a Racing, Single-player and Multiplayer video game developed by Rainbow Studios and published by Nordic Games for multiple platforms. The title serves as the fifth installment in the franchise of MX vs. ATV and the first entry created by developer of the franchise, Rainbow Studios. The game enables the players to race supercross on motorbikes similar to Alive and Reflex against AI-controlled Drivers or real Players. There are up to 17 tracks available and the game introduces a career modes with five series such as 450 MX, 250 East, 450 ATV and more. More than eighty motocross campaigns take place in the game with forty skilled riders to race against opponents. Over eighty licensed vehicle licensed companies are present and its multiplayer mode support up to 12 players. MX vs ATV Supercross Encore includes prominent features such as Free Ride Mode, Premastered Audio, Rhythm Racing Mode, New Gears and Kits, etc. Try it out, if you love playing Motor Racing Simulations.

#8 Trials Fusion

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Trials Fusion is a Physics-based, Racing, Platform, Sports, Single and Multiplayer video game created and published by Ubisoft. It is the 5th marvelous edition in the series of Trails. The game takes place in future 2042 when an object fell from the height of sky and changed the whole world. You can control a rider who can move backward and forward only. There are lots of levels filled deadly traps and challenging obstacles. Control your rider in physics-based gameplay and complete some levels and perform death-defying stunts, flip in the air and lands your bike. The game includes different types of bikes such as minibike Donkey, Baggie, Foxbat, Roach, BMX Bike, Pit Viper and more. Select your bike and jump into the game world, where you have to navigate obstacles, race on different tracks, and react at the end of each level without any damage. You can play against your friends and show off your skills. With the best mechanics, addictive gameplay and superb controls, Trials Fusion is the best game to play and enjoy.

#9 Dirt Rally

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Dirt Rally developed and published by Codemasters is an Action, Racing, Single and Multiplayer Driving Simulation for multiple platforms. The game features a variety of modified vehicles and allows the player to select his favorite one to race against rival drivers throughout different tracks. The primary objective of the game is to cross the finish line before anyone while avoiding hurdles, and barriers to progress. In the game, the player needs to compete in timed stage events and can show off his abilities during the competition. It takes place in multiple locations such as Vermland, Jamsa, Baumholder, and more. In Single-player campaign, the player needs to pick up his car, customize it and jump into the world where he has to race against opponents and cross the finish line before anyone. In Multiplayer mode, the player can challenge up to four friends in PvP arena to show off his driving skills and abilities. Other tracks, and modes will be unlocked, as the player advanced. Dirt Rally includes prominent features such as Team Management, Online Challenges, Handling Model, and more.

#10 MXGP 2

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MXGP 2 is a Sports and Realistic Bike Racing Simulation developed and published by Milestone S.r.l. The game features both Single-player and Multiplayer modes and introduces superb bikes, drivers and tracks from around the globe. The player needs to select his favorite bike with the best statistics and jump in his selected track to race against up to twelve real players in Multiplayer mode. Using customization feature, the player can change the appearance of his driver and can modify his bike using different parts like color, engine, tyre, and more. It offers the realistic physics with improved graphics and mechanics. There are different tracks available and the player has to select to race against AI or real players with a task to reach the end of each track and cross the finish line before anyone. He can create his favorite game and can immerse himself in the live experience of MXoN and can create indoor circuit. MXGP 2 includes prominent features such as Official Motorcross Gameplay, indoor Circuits, World Championship, Customization, Accurate Physics, and more. Try it out.

#11 Assetto Corsa

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Assetto Corsa is a brilliant Racing, Single-player and Multiplayer Driving Simulation developed and published by Kunos Simulazioni. The game focuses on the racing genre with an emphasis on the realistic racing experience with the support of mod-ability and customization. It lets the player engage himself in the driving gameplay experience with a variety of race cars and roads through detailed physics simulation. In the beginning, the player needs to select his vehicle with the best statistics and jump into his selected track to race against AI or up to sixteen real drivers in a Multiplayer Mode. Imola, Spa, Silverstone, Monza, Brands Hatch, etc. are legendary tracks from around the globe, and it brings officially licensed vehicles such as Audi, KTM, Classic Team Lotus, BMW, Lotus Cars, and more. The cars are categorized into multiple groups based on their performance. The primary task is to explore the environment from both the first-person or third-person view, overcome challenge curves, and finish the race event by crossing the finish line before anyone. Assetto Corsa includes detailed environment, exciting gameplay, and smooth controls, Assetto Corsa is the best game to play and enjoy.

#12 Project CARS 2

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Project CARS 2 is a Motorsport, Single-player and Multiplayer Racing Simulation developed by Slightly Mad Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game takes place in the realistic environment and serves as the 2nd title after the previous game Project Cars. It features more than 180 licensed vehicles from manufacturers and introduces class-leading capabilities. To get into the world, the player has to select his favorite car with the best statistics and struggle to cross the finish line before anyone to win the race. The game has multiple tracks where different race competition takes place, and the player has a chance to show off his driving abilities. The player explores the environment from either a third-person perspective or behind the steering to immerse himself in the realistic driving experience. There are three new loose surfaces such as Mud, Dirt, and Ice. In Single-player mode, the player competes against AI-controlled vehicles with a task to eliminate them from the race or cross the finish line first. The game features a mini-map on the screen to display the locations of the player and his opponents. Project CARS 2 offers core features such as over 180 Vehicles, Pro Racing Drivers, Dynamic Surfaces and Weather Conditions, and more. Try it out, and you’ll enjoy it.

#13 F1 2017

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F1 2017 is a Single-player and Multiplayer Racing video game created and published by Codemasters for multiple platforms. The game offers a thrilling gameplay based on the event of 2017 Formula One Season and offers all twenty circuits, ten teams and twenty drivers competing in the season. It serves as the 9th entry in the series of Formula One (F1) game. It introduces an expanded team management mode, offering the player more realistic control over development and research of car parts. There are brilliant vehicles available and the player needs to select his one of them along driver to participate in race. In Single-player mode, the player race against AI-controlled drivers while in Multiplayer mode, the player race against his friends. The player has a choice to explore the track from either a first-person or the third-person perspective. The ultimate task of the player is to complete the laps around the track and finish the race before anyone to win the competition and earn amazing rewards. With immersive gameplay, superb mechanics, and detailed environment, F1 2017 is the best game to play.

#14 Impossible Road

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Impossible Road is an Arcade, Futuristic, Racing, Single-player and Multiplayer video game with Split-screen element developed and published by Wonderful Lasers. The game deals with rewards, risk, and rollercoaster-like elements and takes place in the highly detailed beautiful environment. It puts the player in control the Vessel to race on the roller coaster-like track at high speed while scoring the points for each gate the player makes it through jumps, adverse chamber, navigate hairpin bends and more to complete. It brings smooth 60FPS gameplay and features minimalist style graphics. There are different stages available, and the player must explore each one from a third-person perspective and fulfill the objectives to become the master. There are four unique color themes, and the game features original soundtrack and online leaderboards. Impossible Road includes prominent features such as 3D Environment, 4 Themes, Original Soundtracks, Leaderboards, and more. Try it out.

#15 F1 2016

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F1 2016 is a Realistic Racing, Single-player and Multiplayer video game developed and published by Codemasters for cross-platform. The game offers the exciting gameplay based on the 2016 Formula One Season. It serves as the 8th entry in the franchise of F1, released by Codemasters. It brings more than twenty-one circuits form the 2016 Season and introduces the commentary from Anthony Davidson and David Croft. There are eleven teams and twenty-two drivers available competing in the championship, including the new Haas Team and the Renault. In the game, the player is able to select the time of day while racing against rival drivers. In Career mode, the player can customize his vehicle, including helmet and driver, and selects a race number. The player has an opportunity to show off his driving skills on the track and impress his friends by showing drifting, stunts, and more. The game rewards the player with points for each completed race or event. F1 2016 includes prominent features such as Mini-Championship, Practice Mode, Global Leaderboards, Weekly Events, Time Trial Mode, and more. Try it out.

#16 Snow Moto Racing Freedom

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Snow Moto Racing Freedom is an Action, Stunt, Snowmobile Racing and Sports Simulation created and published by Zordix AB. The game offers an exciting gameplay and takes place in several exotic locations around the world comprises slippery slides, insane obstacles, and huge hurdles. It features an epic Career mode in Single-player consists of eighteen championships. There are up to twelve high-powered snowmobiles presents to ride. Championship, Sprint, Time Trial, Freestyle, Custom Race, etc. are prominent modes in the game. Select your character from available and pick your snowmobile with best stats to get into the world where you can race against AI to earn points and experience. With your earning points, you can improve the performance of your snowmobile by purchasing upgrades. Test your skills through this game and hit all courses to win. Other levels, courses, and modes will be unlocked as you gain enough experience or win individual matches. Snow Moto Racing Freedom offers core features such as Career mode, Unlock Medals, Ghost Racing, Exotic Locations, Local Multiplayer (up to 4-player), Fourteen Achievements, and more. Give it a chance and have fun.

#17 Cel Damage

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Cel Damage developed by Pseudo Interactive and published by Electronic Arts for those players who love playing Vehicular Combat video games. The game supports both Single and Multiplayer modes and offers the similar gameplay to Twisted Metal series. The story revolves around six cartoon characters from the famous cartoon show known as Cel Damage. The cartoon are battling against each another to get glory and fame. Select your character and get into the world where you must compete against others using weapons to either fend off other opponents from completing their task or gain smack points, depending on the mode. There are different weapons are available to use such as grenades, boxing gloves, black hole, baseball bat, and more. It has three different modes such as Smack Attack, Flag Rally and Gate Relay. You can battle against other players through thirteen levels and can engage yourself in third-person gameplay experience. With cool features, exciting gameplay, and wonderful modes, Cel Damage is the best game to enjoy.