Best Combat Racing Games on Steam
Steam currently has 746 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 7/16/2024.
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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 4,399 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,294 positive reviews and 105 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 16,534 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,902 positive reviews and 632 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. 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 #3 spot for the best Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,104 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,422 positive reviews and 682 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $12.99 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 | $12.99 |
| Release Date | 12/17/2015 |
| Developer | Jundroo, LLC |
| Publisher | Jundroo, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 397340 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 600 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 581 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 |
| Developer | Majorariatto |
| Publisher | Majorariatto |
| Steam App Id | 1037190 |
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 3,064 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,877 positive reviews and 187 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. 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 89, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,603 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,435 positive reviews and 168 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 |
7. 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 #7 spot for the best Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,823 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,448 positive reviews and 375 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 |
8. Buck Up And Drive!
There is time to explain, I just don't wanna.
Buck Up And Drive! has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 642 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 601 positive reviews and 41 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $7.99 |
| Release Date | 1/10/2022 |
| Developer | Fábio Fontes |
| Publisher | Fábio Fontes |
| Steam App Id | 1714590 |
9. PAKO 2
Arcade drive-by shooting action with heist game mechanics
PAKO 2 has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 368 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 348 positive reviews and 20 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.99 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 | $5.99 |
| Release Date | 11/16/2017 |
| Developer | Tree Men Games |
| Publisher | Tree Men Games |
| Steam App Id | 612370 |
10. Minit Fun Racer
Buckle up: Minit Fun Racer is a peculiar little racing game with 100% of developer and Devolver's profits going directly to charity. Forever.
Minit Fun Racer has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Combat Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 235 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 225 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 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 | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 2/18/2021 |
| Franchise | Minit Franchise |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Steam App Id | 1503530 |
More Combat Racing Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Combat Racing games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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 | 34 | 6/5/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 252 | 12/21/2006 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 103 | 12/17/2015 | 91 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 7 | 3/28/2019 | 90 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 11 | 12/15/2018 | 90 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 140 | 9/1/2021 | 89 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 43 | 2/2/2007 | 89 | $1.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/10/2022 | 87 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/16/2017 | 87 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/18/2021 | 87 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 7/29/2022 | 87 | $5.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/21/2018 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 55 | 12/4/2023 | 86 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16 | 9/11/2023 | 86 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 52 | 10/16/2015 | 86 | $0.94 | Steam Charts | |
 | 75 | 8/19/2008 | 86 | $3.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 4/11/2020 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/29/2022 | 85 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/10/2022 | 85 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/7/2023 | 85 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). FlatOut 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). SimplePlanes on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Shipped on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). BallisticNG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). Uncrashed : FPV Drone Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). FlatOut on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 24). Buck Up And Drive! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). PAKO 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). Minit Fun Racer on Steam. Steam Store.