Best Racing Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,260 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. Racing game rankings were last updated on 7/26/2024.
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1. BeamNG.drive
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.
BeamNG.drive holds the #1 spot for "best Racing game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 260,162 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 253,162 positive reviews and 7,000 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play BeamNG.drive on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Mon Bazou
Build your crappy vehicle into a race car, install the parts yourself. Make money by cutting wood, racing at night or delivering pizza. Maybe you want to manage a sugar shack or build yourself a big garage?
Mon Bazou has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,568 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 12,239 positive reviews and 329 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $15.99 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 | $15.99 |
| Release Date | 12/16/2021 |
| Developer | Santa Goat |
| Publisher | Santa Goat |
| Steam App Id | 1520370 |
3. 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 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 77,976 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 74,387 positive reviews and 3,589 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 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 | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 11/17/2017 |
| Developer | CarX Technologies, LLC |
| Publisher | CarX Technologies, LLC |
| Steam App Id | 635260 |
4. Nightmare Kart
Zoom through gothic streets in this horror themed vehicular combat racing game!
Nightmare Kart has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Racing games. 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).
5. Car Mechanic Simulator 2021
Work your way to a service empire. Get your hands dirty in a highly realistic simulation game that pays major attention to details. Pay a visit to a new Auction house and buy cars in various conditions. Expand your range of services by investing in a new work space and equipment.
Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 25,139 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,103 positive reviews and 1,036 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 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 | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/11/2021 |
| Developer | Red Dot Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1190000 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best 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 |
7. Superflight
Superflight is an intense, easy to learn wingsuit game with an infinite number of beautiful procedurally generated maps. A great game to relax for half an hour and chase your latest highscore!
Superflight has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,972 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,580 positive reviews and 392 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Superflight on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $2.99 |
| Release Date | 11/8/2017 |
| Developer | GrizzlyGames |
| Publisher | GrizzlyGames |
| Steam App Id | 732430 |
8. OBS Studio
Free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming
OBS Studio has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,717 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,599 positive reviews and 1,118 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OBS Studio on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 3/21/2022 |
| Developer | OBS Project |
| Publisher | OBS Project |
| Steam App Id | 1905180 |
9. Retrowave
Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, '80s supercars speeding down an endless highway... Welcome to the world of Retrowave!
Retrowave has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,879 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,230 positive reviews and 649 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Retrowave on the Steam Deck.
10. Audiosurf
Ride your music. Audiosurf is a music-adapting puzzle racer where you use your own music to create your own experience. The shape, the speed, and the mood of each ride is determined by the song you choose.
Audiosurf has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,832 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,373 positive reviews and 459 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Audiosurf on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 2/15/2008 |
| Developer | Dylan Fitterer |
| Steam App Id | 12900 |
More Racing Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Racing games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 10,745 | 5/29/2015 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 231 | 12/16/2021 | 95 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,531 | 11/17/2017 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 34 | 6/5/2024 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,282 | 8/11/2021 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 252 | 12/21/2006 | 94 | $1.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 19 | 11/8/2017 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 9,170 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 15 | 5/6/2022 | 93 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 8 | 2/15/2008 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 666 | 10/24/2016 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 642 | 7/14/2023 | 92 | $18.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 184 | 4/19/2016 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 147 | 5/7/2019 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 546 | 10/8/2014 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,653 | 10/7/2019 | 92 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 227 | 2/23/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 286 | 9/13/2018 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 12/8/2022 | 92 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 55 | 1/28/2021 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). BeamNG.drive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 27). Mon Bazou on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 26). CarX Drift Racing Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 16). Nightmare Kart on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 24). FlatOut 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 16). Superflight on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 25). Retrowave on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, July 20). Audiosurf on Steam. Steam Store.