Free Racing Games on Steam
Steam currently has 7,072 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 3/16/2025.
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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 90. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 152,527 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 139,675 positive reviews and 12,852 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 35,000 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33,344 positive reviews and 1,656 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. Crossout
Crossout - the postapocalyptic MMO action game where you can create a unique design for an armoured vehicle from dozens of parts and then drive it into multiplayer battles raging on land and in the skies alike.
Crossout has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 63,551 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47,800 positive reviews and 15,751 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 |
4. 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 88, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36,100 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32,346 positive reviews and 3,754 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 126,599 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 107,665 positive reviews and 18,934 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).
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 80, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 12,988 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,576 positive reviews and 2,412 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. Trackmania
Welcome to the Club! Grab the wheel and play Trackmania® for FREE now.
Trackmania has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,278 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11,735 positive reviews and 3,543 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).
8. Naval Action
Or were you deaf or were you blind when you left your two fine legs behind, Or was it sailing on the sea when you got the cannonball to your knee, I too was young and I was slim and I had a leg for every limb, But now I’ve got no legs at all, they were both shot away by a cannonball.
Naval Action has achieved a Player Score of 56, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13,002 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,284 positive reviews and 5,718 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Naval Action on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 6/13/2019 |
| Franchise | Game Labs, Inc |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 311310 |
9. 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 #9 spot for the best free Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 27,498 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24,182 positive reviews and 3,316 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 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Racing games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,247 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,500 positive reviews and 5,747 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 |
More Free Racing Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best free Racing games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 28,340 | 10/29/2021 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9,535 | 3/21/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,325 | 7/27/2017 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,286 | 8/17/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1,234 | 10/7/2021 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 936 | 8/2/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 911 | 2/2/2023 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 588 | 6/13/2019 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 518 | 1/30/2015 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 316 | 2/12/2013 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 233 | 10/30/2017 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 172 | 9/28/2023 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 151 | 11/6/2019 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 149 | 10/26/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 113 | 12/6/2011 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 95 | 12/26/2023 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 85 | 4/16/2008 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 80 | 6/20/2024 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 75 | 11/17/2017 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 72 | 5/31/2021 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 16). Crab Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 10). OBS Studio on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Crossout on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). DDNet on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Stumble Guys on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 4). Asphalt Legends Unite on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Trackmania on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 14). Naval Action on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 30). Transformice on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 9). RaceRoom Racing Experience on Steam. Steam Store.