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With a massive selection of racing games to play in 2025, our guide will help you pick out the five best to play.
When people think of the golden age of racing games, they rewind the clock to somewhere in the mid-2000s, with EA churning out bangers in their various Need for Speed titles. Burnout, too, was a hot franchise, and Forza Motorsport was building a fanbase. There was tons of variety, and each title had its own set of rabid fans. However, contrary to what you might think, 2025 is the best time to experience racing games.
We have a healthy collection of racing titles from recent years, signed off by notable developers. With so many games clogging this catalog, which ones are the best? That is something we’re here to answer. In this guide, we shall go over the five best racing games you can play in 2025.
1) Forza Horizon 5
Forza Horizon 5, released in the fall of 2021, was a sleeper hit that snuck into several GOTY lists. Considered by many to be one of the best racing games of all time, Forza Horizon 5 throws players into a vast and expansive open world filled to the brim with activities and races to partake in.
Set in Mexico, the game’s locations are diverse, ranging from lush jungles to deep blue coastal cities. The game also features an expansive roster of licensed cars, something any car enthusiast would appreciate.
2) Need for Speed Unbound
The Need for Speed franchise was in a bit of a rut in the mid to late 2000’s, until Need for Speed Heat came along and brought the franchise close to its glory years. If Heat was a return to form, NFS Unbound is a step above. One of the best-looking racing games currently available in the market, NFS Unbound blends realistic graphics with stylized anime-esque visuals seamlessly to complement the game’s arcade-ey nature. The game also sees unrelenting support from EA’s end, getting constant updates that add content for players to enjoy.
3) F1 24
F1 was a bit of a niche sport for much of late 2010 but has emerged as an absolute sports juggernaut over the last few years. The emerging fanbase holds high standards when it comes to the sport, a standard developer Codemasters meets with no hassle for F1 24. This is the definitive F1 experience brought to video game format. The game features tons of licenses, modes, and familiar faces—joy for any F1 fan. Even the presentation and production look like something you’d see on a live broadcast, immersing you in the game.
4) Gran Turismo 7
While NFS was forging its own path in the arcade racer genre, Gran Turismo took a sharp turn and catered to the hardcore with simulation racing. Gran Turismo 7 builds upon years of history and legacy to bring one of the best sim racing experiences ever. The game caters to car enthusiasts from all generations, featuring a massive roster of vehicles from different eras. To make things even better, GT7 is the most accessible title in the series yet, an attempt to lure in new players. The game has a hub world that makes navigating races and challenges easier, allowing you to get into the action quickly.
5) Forza Motorsport
Forza Motorsport 8, or simply Forza Motorsport, is one of the most realistic racing games ever made. The game boasts near-realistic physics and handling, pushing players to master the mechanics of the vehicle itself instead of just relying on speed. Precision is key when it comes to thriving in Forza Motorsport, and when you finally master your vehicle and its intricacies, it is a feeling unlike any other. Once you’ve mastered your vehicle, you can then put it to the test against other players in the game’s robust multiplayer. There are a ton of cars and modes to enjoy, keeping you hooked for hours.
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