Best Racing Games on Every Console
· 10 min read · By Justlikegames Editorial
From Mario Kart to Gran Turismo, here are the best racing games across every console generation.
Racing games are one of gaming's oldest and most beloved genres. Whether you want realistic simulation or chaotic fun, every console has incredible racing games. Here are the best.
1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch)
The best-selling racing game of all time for good reason. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is perfect for everyone — easy to pick up, impossibly hard to master. Available on Amazon and Nintendo eShop.
2. Gran Turismo 7 (PS5, PS4)
Polyphony Digital's love letter to car culture. GT7 combines stunning visuals, realistic physics, and an incredible car collection. Find it on PlayStation Store.
3. Forza Horizon 5 (Xbox, PC)
The best open-world racing game ever made. Mexico's diverse landscapes, hundreds of cars, and seamless online integration make every drive an adventure. Available on Xbox Store and Steam.
4. F-Zero GX (GameCube)
The fastest racing game ever created. F-Zero GX demands perfection at 1500mph and delivers the most exhilarating racing experience in gaming history. Find on eBay.
5. Burnout 3: Takedown (PS2, Xbox)
Pure destruction at 200mph. Burnout 3's takedown mechanic turned racing into a contact sport, and the crash mode is endlessly replayable.
More Great Racing Games
- **Wipeout HD** — Futuristic anti-gravity racing perfection - **Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)** — The best NFS game - **Diddy Kong Racing** — N64's other great kart racer - **Crash Team Racing** — PlayStation's answer to Mario Kart - **Ridge Racer Type 4** — PS1 drift king