Best Combat Racing Games on Steam
Steam currently has 849 Combat Racing games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Combat Racing game rankings were last updated on 10/18/2024.
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1. Nightmare Kart
Zoom through gothic streets in this horror themed vehicular combat racing game!
Nightmare Kart holds the #1 spot for "best Combat Racing game on Steam" with a Player Score of 94. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,749 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,606 positive reviews and 143 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Nightmare Kart on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. FlatOut 2
Experience the drive of your life as you throw yourself around on and off the track causing fences to shatter, tyre walls explode, water tanks and barrels fly across the track into other cars.
FlatOut 2 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,604 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,928 positive reviews and 676 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
Steam Price | $1.99 |
Release Date | 12/21/2006 |
Developers | |
Publisher | Strategy First |
Steam App Id | 2990 |
3. Aero GPX
Aero GPX is an anti-gravity racer focused on high velocity, flight, machine-to-machine combat, and responsive controls that are easy to pick up but difficult to master. Fight for the best position possible with high speeds, risky maneuvers, and visceral attacks!
Aero GPX has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 770 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 764 positive reviews and 6 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $17.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
Steam Price | $17.99 |
Release Date | 8/6/2024 |
Developer | Aaron McDevitt |
Publisher | Aaron McDevitt |
Steam App Id | 2160360 |
4. SimplePlanes
Build airplanes by snapping parts together, designing wing sections, and attaching engines. At any time, you can strap yourself into the cockpit and see how it flies with realistic physics. If you're not in the mood for building, over 100,000 airplanes are available to download for free.
SimplePlanes has achieved a Player Score of 91, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,262 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,567 positive reviews and 695 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.19 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
Steam Price | $5.19 |
Release Date | 12/17/2015 |
Developer | Jundroo, LLC |
Publisher | Jundroo, LLC |
Steam App Id | 397340 |
5. BallisticNG
BallisticNG is a high speed, all thrills anti-gravity combat racer and open modding environment developed as a tribute to old school classics such as Wipeout, Rollcage and Jet Moto.
BallisticNG has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,169 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,981 positive reviews and 188 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
6. Shipped
Challenge your friends in a naval battle of steering, pushing and shooting. Keep your ship on-screen and avoid crashing with land to survive. Up to 8 players.
Shipped has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 605 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 586 positive reviews and 19 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
Steam Price | $9.99 |
Release Date | 3/28/2019 |
Franchise | Majorariatto |
Developer | Majorariatto |
Publisher | Majorariatto |
Steam App Id | 1037190 |
7. Uncrashed : FPV Drone Simulator
Amateur or experienced FPV pilot, learn or improve your skills on Uncrashed,the new ultra realistic FPV simulator. Simulate your own FPV drone with settings based on real values and you will have the same feeling as a real flight without the risk of breaking your drone !
Uncrashed : FPV Drone Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 90, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,278 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,067 positive reviews and 211 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Uncrashed : FPV Drone Simulator on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
Steam Price | $14.99 |
Release Date | 9/1/2021 |
Developer | Louis Rochette |
Publisher | Louis Rochette |
Steam App Id | 1682970 |
8. FlatOut
Ram through pile-ups and smash through your windshield as you push racing to the edge! FlatOut™ delivers more heart-stopping thrills than any sane driver can handle!
FlatOut has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,155 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,747 positive reviews and 408 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $1.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
Steam Price | $1.49 |
Release Date | 2/2/2007 |
Developers | |
Publisher | Strategy First |
Steam App Id | 6220 |
9. Victory Heat Rally
Welcome to VHR! Unlock the secrets of speed in this turbocharged neo super scaler arcade racing experience. Dominate the track & drift your way to the finish line on the road to becoming the VHRC champion.
Victory Heat Rally has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 330 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 318 positive reviews and 12 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
Steam Price | $19.99 |
Release Date | 10/3/2024 |
Franchise | Playtonic Friends |
Developer | Skydevilpalm |
Publisher | Playtonic Friends |
Steam App Id | 1594060 |
10. Make Way
Speed around loops, dart through train crossings, drift around helter skelters, and unleash wacky weaponry in this modern take on classic top-down multiplayer racing games. The twist? You build the track.
Make Way has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,009 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 937 positive reviews and 72 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.49 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
Steam Price | $7.49 |
Release Date | 12/4/2023 |
Franchise | Secret Mode |
Developer | Ice BEAM |
Publisher | Secret Mode |
Steam App Id | 1445790 |
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4 | 6/5/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
221 | 12/21/2006 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | ||
2 | 8/6/2024 | 93 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | ||
119 | 12/17/2015 | 91 | $5.19 | Steam Charts | ||
6 | 12/15/2018 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 3/28/2019 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | ||
870 | 9/1/2021 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | ||
20 | 2/2/2007 | 89 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 10/3/2024 | 88 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | ||
34 | 12/4/2023 | 88 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 11/16/2017 | 87 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 1/10/2022 | 87 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 2/18/2021 | 87 | $2.00 | Steam Charts | ||
10 | 7/29/2022 | 87 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | ||
78 | 8/19/2008 | 87 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | ||
2 | 12/4/2024 | 86 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | ||
2 | 12/21/2018 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
42 | 10/16/2015 | 86 | $0.94 | Steam Charts | ||
3 | 4/11/2020 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | ||
1 | 1/10/2022 | 85 | $1.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 18). Nightmare Kart on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). FlatOut 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 30). Aero GPX on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). SimplePlanes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). BallisticNG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 4). Shipped on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Uncrashed : FPV Drone Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 6). FlatOut on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 12). Victory Heat Rally on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Make Way on Steam. Steam Store.