The best racing games for PC

If you’re into speed and the adrenalin of trying to cross the finish line in first place, whether driving a car or motorbike, try out our best racing games for PC

One of the most popular installments of the NFS series

The fastest and most acrobatic car races

NFS Payback is the new game of the Need For Speed series

Buggy races at full speed

Compete in a race against physics

Very realistic driving simulator

Car racing game with the best vehicles

Illegal races driving tuned cars

Tune your vehicle and take part in the most exciting illegal races

One of the most entertaining online car racing games

SEGA’s craziest taxi in its version for PC

Speed, races and police

The legendary motorbike game

The most violent driving saga arrives on the best tracks in the world

The game of the sixth instalment of Fast & Furious

A racing game full of action

The worldy rally championship on your PC

Online multiplayer rally car game

A reckless racing game at full speed

Take part in races on all kinds of circuits

Take part in all Lightning McQueen’s adventures

Come face to face with your rivals and live the most dangerous street races

The car racing game accessible by means of a subscription

The most realistic car game

Play on a great racing simulator

All Volvo’s classic cars are now available

A great motorbike racing game

Dozens of stunning cars are waiting for you

Take part in extreme car races

Very addictive online racing game

Ten different ways of racing

Touring car races organized by the FIA

Become the manager of a Formula 1 team

Bet and win cars in short races

Have a great time playing the quad racing game

Get your adrenaline going in these incredible races

Prove you are the best street racer of all times

10 best free Racing Games for PC from the Microsoft Store

When the Need For Speed series was launched, and gamers suddenly started shifting towards racing games, little did they know that their interest was in something that would become the most expensive niche in the gaming market.

Best free Racing Games for PC

Interestingly, many of these games are available for free on the Microsoft Store (I know a few of these have more expensive versions for Xbox). We compiled a list of the top 10 racing games for PC available in on the store. The list includes a few games from every sub-niche of gaming.

1] Asphalt 9: Legends:

The Asphalt series of racing games has been considered the best amongst those meant for mobile devices. Rather, it hardly has any competitor. However, Asphalt can be downloaded for your PC from the Microsoft Store and played just like you would on mobile devices. Asphalt 9’s graphics are way better than those of its predecessors, while the file is much smaller in size. The cars are the most aesthetic of those available in the market and the list has been updated with the latest options. As for the locations, they have been carefully selected. The game is available on the Microsoft Store here.

2] Asphalt 8: Airborne:

The best and most downloaded game in the Asphalt series is Asphalt 8: Airborne. The game While the successor’s graphics are significantly better, the gameplay of Asphalt 8 cannot be forgotten. The game used real-life like physics, which was the fun part about it. The spoilers were perfectly designed to explain the airborne car jump. The arenas were very creative and practical, something Asphalt 9 lacked. You can check more about the game on the Microsoft Store here.

3] Forza Motorsport 6: Apex:

As a warning, do not consider this game unless your PC is powerful enough to support the game. The 21.8GB monster has excellent graphics and I am surprised that it’s available for free. It uses the most advanced of cars, best graphics, and an amazing sound system. While it has only 6 main tracks, users have mostly found them sufficient. It allows many different kinds of challenges. You keep proceeding through the levels as you win. Download the game from the Microsoft Store here.

4] Real Racing Nitro Asphalt 3D:

This one is a light, yet powerful game. The game has realistic arenas, latest cars, real-like graphics, real engine sounds, etc. The game is somewhat addictive, for it is never-ending. There is no limit to the levels, unlike other counterparts. The best part about the game is that it doesn’t need the best of configuration. It could work on an average system with no dedicated graphics card and a decent RAM. The game is available on the Microsoft Store here.

5] GT Racing 2:

The Real Car Experience: While I cherish other games for their graphics, arenas, etc, I favor GT Racing 2 for its realistic dynamics. The game is extensive. It has a lot of maps and a lot of cars. You could use either of its 4 camera views while playing. The game has both single and multi-player modes. It could be downloaded from the Microsoft Store here.

6] Racing Horizon – Extreme Asphalt Driving:

While this game uses the word Asphalt in the title, it has nothing to do with the original Asphalt series. Rather it is a much lighter game in comparison. Racing Horizon – Extreme Asphalt Driving is a decent game, with decent graphics, and a decent collection of cars. The theme is simple – evade the police and overtake your rivals. The game is available on the Microsoft Store here.

7] Hill Climb Racing:

Hill Climb Racing is a simple, yet satisfying game, specially designed for kids. The game is simple, press the gas button to accelerate and the brakes to slow down your car. Other than a car, you can ride a motor-sled, a train, and a boat. The game has many arenas and exploits physics in the most efficient manner. If you like it, get it from the Microsoft Store here.

8] Asphalt Xtreme:

Contrary to the brand and size of the game, Asphalt Xtreme’s graphics are average. However, the reason for including it in this list is the arenas. They have a lot of them and the arenas have been made as exotic as natural. The game could be downloaded from the Microsoft Store here.

9] Asphalt Street Storm Racing:

Another gem from Gameloft, Asphalt Street Storm Racing is excellent both its graphics and the gameplay. The arenas are based in popular cities and it helps in maintaining a glamorous image for the game. Even better are the flashy cars. Check more about the game on the Microsoft Store.

10] Space Racing 3D:

Space Racing 3D isn’t about cars, but that’s the creative part about it. The theme arena is based in a hypothetical world. They use funky spaceships to race and since these machines are really fast, you need to practice hard to not fall off the track. The game is available on the Microsoft Store here.

Did we miss anything on this list?