Free Racing Games on Steam
Steam currently has 6,634 Racing games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Racing game rankings were last updated on 10/8/2024.
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1. Crab Game
Crab Game is a First-Person Multiplayer game where you play through several different minigames based on children's games, until only one player stands victorious.
Crab Game holds the #1 spot for "best free Racing game on Steam" with a Player Score of 91. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 151,443 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 138,942 positive reviews and 12,501 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crab Game on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. 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 #2 spot for the best free Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,154 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,822 positive reviews and 1,332 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It 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 |
3. DDNet
Want to play the hardest cooperative 2D platformer ever? Want to finish no map ever? Want to be in pain for hours and cry, getting nothing in return? Come play DDNet with a large community of other sufferers!
DDNet has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,636 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 25,981 positive reviews and 2,655 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play DDNet on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/17/2020 |
| Developer | DDNet Team |
| Publisher | DDNet Team |
| Steam App Id | 412220 |
4. Stumble Guys
Race through obstacle courses against up to 32 players online. Run, jump and dash to the finish line until the best player takes the crown!
Stumble Guys has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 121,762 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 103,628 positive reviews and 18,134 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Stumble Guys on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Crossout
Crossout - the post-apocalyptic MMO Action game! Craft your unique battle machines from dozens of interchangeable parts and destroy your enemies in explosive PvP online battles!
Crossout has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 61,930 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 46,682 positive reviews and 15,248 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Crossout on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/27/2017 |
| Franchise | Gaijin Network Ltd |
| Developer | Targem Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 386180 |
6. Asphalt Legends Unite
Spark your competitive soul with Asphalt Legends UNITE and feel the collective heartbeat of the road! Join forces with other players to speed through intense arcade races, perform jaw-dropping stunts, and charge towards victory while driving the finest hypercars!
Asphalt Legends Unite has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11,152 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,048 positive reviews and 2,104 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
7. Transformice
Transformice is an MMO platformer about dozens of mice running to bring back the cheese! Will the almighty Shaman help you or just ruin everything? Millions of levels, hectic physics, skill trees, and more importantly... hats!
Transformice has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,421 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,165 positive reviews and 3,256 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Transformice on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/30/2015 |
| Franchise | Atelier 801 |
| Developer | Atelier 801 |
| Publisher | Atelier 801 |
| Steam App Id | 335240 |
8. RaceRoom Racing Experience
RaceRoom is the premier free-to-play racing simulation on PC and home to official race series like DTM, WTCR, the WTCC and ADAC GT Masters. Enter RaceRoom and enter the world of a professional race car driver.
RaceRoom Racing Experience has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,244 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,659 positive reviews and 5,585 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play RaceRoom Racing Experience on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/12/2013 |
| Developer | KW Studios |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 211500 |
9. Cube Racer
Cube Racer is a round based multiplayer racing game with cubes. Every round, all players race against each other to the finish line. Before every round, the players get to build one or more obstacles on the map. In the next round, all players have to pass all the obstacles, which have been built yet.
Cube Racer has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,768 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,601 positive reviews and 167 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Cube Racer on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/30/2017 |
| Developer | Simon Blasen |
| Publisher | Simon Blasen |
| Steam App Id | 705210 |
10. Trackmania
Welcome to the Club! Grab the wheel and play Trackmania® for FREE now.
Trackmania has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,463 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,197 positive reviews and 3,266 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Trackmania on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
More Free Racing Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Racing games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43,435 | 10/29/2021 | 91 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 17,059 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7,096 | 8/17/2020 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,824 | 10/7/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3,413 | 7/27/2017 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,268 | 8/2/2022 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 729 | 1/30/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 647 | 2/12/2013 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 639 | 10/30/2017 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 625 | 2/2/2023 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 349 | 10/26/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 309 | 12/26/2023 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 218 | 4/16/2008 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 214 | 6/13/2019 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 203 | 9/28/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 169 | 11/17/2017 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 150 | 9/20/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 130 | 2/23/2024 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 126 | 12/6/2011 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 116 | 4/21/2021 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 8). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Stumble Guys on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 27). Crossout on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Asphalt Legends Unite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Transformice on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 15). RaceRoom Racing Experience on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 16). Cube Racer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 28). Trackmania on Steam. Steam Store.