Long winter holidays are the perfect time to dive into virtual motorsport. We have prepared a selection of interesting racing games for computers and consoles, including arcades for a fun company, survival derbies, and professional simulators where you can hone your skills as a real pilot.
Tokyo Xtreme Racer will help you feel like a street racer. The game is available on PC and PS5, supports steering wheels, and features the iconic atmosphere of underground racing in a nocturnal Japanese city. The game series started back in 1994 on the 16-bit Nintendo console and has more than 30 parts. The new version has brought back classic elements: Japanese sports cars, neon lights, and tuning with bulky spoilers, immersing the player in the atmosphere of the old "Fast and Furious".
For fans of arcade racing with the police,Need for Speed Unbound is a good choice. The latest game in the series has retained dynamic chases, diverse tuning, and a colorful soundtrack, despite the comic style of graphics. NFS Unbound is available on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5, supports multiplayer and game steering wheels. Fans of classics can return to NFS Heat or older parts of the series for a dark racing atmosphere.
Those who love destruction should pay attention toWreckfest 2. On PC in Steam, the game offers a derby with realistic damage physics: car bodies can be crushed or wound around a pole, which really affects handling. The game is focused on multiplayer, but you can also have fun with bots, as well as on a test site with your own experiments. A full release for consoles is expected next year.
For those who want to train professional pilot skills,Gran Turismo 7 on PS4 and PS5 is suitable. The game retains the dynamic change of time of day and weather, offers more than 550 car models and more than 100 tracks. A recent DLC added 50 new competitions and six car modifications. GT7 remains popular among players, and the monthly audience exceeds two million people.
Forza Horizon 5 opens up a large-scale open world of Mexico with volcanoes, jungles, beaches and cities. PC, Xbox Series X/S and PS5 support steering wheels and multiplayer. The game offers more than 900 cars with the possibility of tuning, which affects the results of races. Horizon is more focused on the arcade style, unlike the Forza Motorsport simulator, which is suitable for precise sports driving.
For real simracers, it is worth tryingAssetto Corsa Evo on PC. In early access, the game offers dozens of cars, detailed recreations of tracks like Monza and Nürburgring, ultra-realistic physics, and extensive customization options. Multiplayer and game steering wheels are supported, and a full-fledged pit stop and penalty system will appear in the release version.
