Leave your competition in the dust in these superb free racing games!
There are loads of great racing games out there, which we’ve talked about in previous articles.
But did you know that there are even more free-to-play racing games in existence? For you speed freaks out there, we’ve compiled a list of the 21 Best Free Racing Games To Play in 2015. So put your seatbelts on and hold on to your eyebrows… because we’re going for one helluva ride!
21. Auto Club Revolution
Auto Club Revolution, or ACR, is an online driving and racing simulation. Thanks to developer Eurotechnyx’s collaboration with car manufacturers, there are more than 50 licensed cars to drive. The tracks are based on real-world circuits too, such as Britain’s Brands Hatch. You can also expect weather conditions such as rain to make each challenge unique and thrilling.
Aside from its racing elements, ACR is a car community, with comprehensive social media features allowing enthusiasts from all over the world to get together and can discuss everything they love about cars and motorsports.
Follow this link for ACR.
20. Driving Speed 2
If you want realism in your free racing games, don’t miss Driving Speed 2.
While not as hardcore as other simulators, this game is still about handling your car with care. So if you crash your car into another, expect to be trapped in a smoking, useless hunk of metal.
You get four, powerful V8 cars to race and a duo of circuits. Online multiplayer allows you to play with others, but the feature isn’t streamlined; you’ll have to share your IP address with another if you want to play together.
Check the game out here.
19. Trackmania Nations Forever
Want your free racing games a little on the crazy side? Trackmania Nations Forever offers plenty of tracks with insane loops, curves, ramps, and off road portions, paving the way for highflying stunts and other racing shenanigans. Suffice it to say that this racer is pure arcade, with its priority giving you as much fun as possible on four virtual wheels.
Cars can be downloaded; once you’ve painted them as you desire, you can then go head to head with players from around the world. You can even customize tracks, and create your own movies to share with friends. It’s a lot of fun, and totally free!
Head over to Steam to download the game!
18. Heat Online
An MMO game, Heat Online provides both on and off road high-octane races sure to satisfy your need for speed. And it looks great, too!
Race through tracks from around the world, including Shanghai, Mexico, Hungary, England, and Germany.
Though more of an arcade racer than a simulator, Heat Online includes a damage system and realistic damage models. Crash into others cars enough times, and your car will start resembling a crumpled piece of paper.
Tournaments and a ladder system allow you to match your skills against other players, so expect some steep competition in one of the most exhilarating free racing games you can play today.
Download the game here.
17. Snow
Addicted to the thrills of speed, but tired of cars? Snow is an MMO and skiing simulator set in a large open world blanketed with snow.
You have total freedom to explorer this world, which features varied environments including mountain ranges, resorts, and even a plane crash. There’s even a day/night cycle to add a touch of realism to the experience.
You can design your character as you see fit, using branded winter-sports gear. Snow will reward you with their real-world counterparts depending on your performance in competitive races and other events. You can even customize your own courses!
A one-of-a-kind racing game that you can download here.
16. Drift City
For something a little different, there’s Drift City, a cel-shaded, anime-inspired MMO racer.
Set in a large, explorable open world called Mittron Island, this game borrows from the RPG genre by giving you loads of side missions and a main quest to complete. Quests come in a variety of types, including delivery missions and races against rivals.
You can also create your own racing crew with friends or race against other players in the Battle Zone. Races are fast-paced and brimming with action. Performing combos builds up your booster gauge, allowing you to unleash incredible surges of speed that’ll leave the competition in the dust.
Free racing games rarely come in a package as unique and colorful as Drift City!
Here's the download link!
15. Street Racers
Here’s an MMO racer you can play on your browser.
Street Racers allows you to compete against others, join tournaments, and upgrade your cars by combining equipment. You don’t do any actual racing, however; you just pick a car and an event, and the game calculates the stats of each participant to arrive at the winner.
Still, it’s a fun little diversion, not to mention the extensive car modification, tournaments, and your gradual ascent up the ladder of greatness can get addicting, fast.
Play the game here.
14. Volvo – The Game
Love Volvos? Then get ready to burn some asphalt in Volvo – The Game.
You’ve got a bunch of Volvos to race, two circuits, and three modes of play, including competition, time attack, and quick race.
The game’s on the challenging side, with realistic physics that’ll test the driver in you. A treat for motorsports enthusiasts and fans of the car.
You can download the game from several sources; here is one of them.
13. Stunt Rally
Bored with conventional tracks and cars? Stunt Rally takes you on a trip to the wild side with courses that dive underwater and twist in the air like a pretzel. The game will take you to breathtaking environments such as lush forests, snowy mountains, scorching deserts, and tropical island paradises.
Its selection of vehicles is just as unusual. You’ve got your usual muscle cars, then you’ve got buggies, automobiles that look like they belong to the 23rd century, jets, a giant floating sphere that resembles a tadpole egg, and even the Tumbler from Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy.
A rare gem, and one of the most exhilarating free racing games to play.
Click on this link to download the game!
12. Victory: The Age of Racing
With the fastest cars in motorsports at your disposal, high adrenaline racing is what Victory: The Age of Racing is all about.
Drive at blistering speeds with your chosen F1 car and compete against players from all over the world. And when you’re feeling creative, the excellent car customization feature allows you to swap your car’s body parts to achieve that desired look.
The car physics and handling approach simulation-like realism, but you can utilize the driving assistance system if you need a little help. There are loads of modes, too, so you won’t be left wanting for a great racing experience.
The game is available on Steam.
11. Mercedes CLC Dream Test Drive
Face it. You’ll probably never be able to afford a Mercedes, unless you sell a kidney or two.
Thankfully, Mercedes CLC Dream Test Drive puts you in the driver’s seat of the Mercedes CLC Coupe – a luxurious, powerful car that’ll rock your socks off with its beauty and superior handling. There are two modes, one which allows you to race against the A.I., and the time trial which lets you compete against yourself. Oh, and London as a race track looks smashing, too!
Another game that can be downloaded from various sources. Here's one link.
10. Truck Racing by Renault Trucks
Ah, trucks. These huge, lumbering monsters aren’t known for speed. But Truck Racing by Renault Trucks is here to change your mind about that.
As the title suggests, the game lets you race trucks. Just remember that, because of their bulk, they handle differently from your puny cars.
There are four tracks available, and 16 multiplayer races. You can even paint your truck as you wish.
For something a little different, check out Truck Racing by Renault Trucks.
Here's the download page!
9. BMW M3 Challenge
BMW M3 Challenge is another online game that lets you experience what it’s like to be behind the steering wheel of one of the world’s most beloved cars.
You’ll be driving the BMW M3 and racing against other players in four different modes. The car physics are amazing, making BMW M3 Challenge one of the most intense free racing games.
Check this link out for the download!
8. RaceRoom Racing Experience
With over 65 licensed cars and 20 tracks from around the world, RaceRoom Racing Experience has a lot going for it.
Plus it looks spiffy, and sounds magnificent too. The roar of car engines and the squeal of tires will transport you to the track, giving you that adrenaline-pumping experience you’re yearning for. And when you’re done practicing, multiplayer lets you pit your skills against other players’.
Head on to Steam to download the game.
7. Simraceway
Simraceway allows armchair motorsports enthusiasts around the world to participate in live, online multiplayer races, with each event hosted by developer Ignite Game Technologies.
Don’t think you can play recklessly or troll your fellow drivers just because it’s a virtual racer. Overseeing each event are professional race consultants and marshals who ensure fairness and friendly competition.
Realistic tracks are produced using laser scanning technology, while the cars themselves have an authentic feel. In addition, some competitions give players the chance to win prizes, so there’s more to be had than just fun.
One of the most comprehensive free racing games ever made. Check it out here.
6. Live for Speed
An online game that lets you race at face-burning speeds against other players? Sounds like Live for Speed!
Live for Speed is a realistic racing simulator. Aside from the racing, you can customize your car to enhance its performance and even give it a shiny new paintjob.
The game also boasts a large community, tournaments and championships, and other events.
If you’re looking for authenticity in your free racing games, Live for Speed is a great pick!
Check it out here.
5. Tales Runner
Now here’s something you don’t see every day.
Ever wanted to ride a magic carpet through the halls of an ancient temple? How about sliding down giant branches and vines like in Disney’s Tarzan? Tales Runner is an MMO racing game that has players running, jumping, flying, tumbling, fighting, and puzzle-solving their way to the finish line in some of the wackiest environments you’ll ever see.
There is a wealth of modes to play, from one where up to 30 participants compete against each other to another where eight players must cooperate to complete the race. And when not racing, you can modify the appearance of your cutesy anime character, chill with friends on a customizable farm, or play one of the many mini games available. There’s even an alchemy system that lets you create your own items.
If you’re looking for originality and some intense yet light-hearted fun, play Tales Runner!
Available on Steam.
4. World of Speed
Another excellent and fantastic-looking MMO arcade racer, World of Speed tests your skills in a variety of real-world tracks and locations.
The game rewards you not only for your own individual performance, but also for how well the rest of your team does. This makes teamwork integral to achieving victory.
You’ll also be judged on the various actions you take while racing, so winning is more than just about reaching the finish line.
World of Speed features several iconic cars from car manufacturers McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, Fiat, Renault, and more. This, along with its thrilling gameplay, makes it ones of the best free racing games in existence.
Check this game out here.
3. Racer
Dolphinity Racer, or simply Racer, is the king of free racing simulators. It is so realistic that it might turn off players who are only longing for a quick, exciting ride.
You’ll need lots of practice before you can drive your car the way it’s supposed to be driven – like a real car. In fact, Racer is so realistic that racing teams and car manufacturers base their professional simulators on it. With authentic car physics and handling, this is one of the most intense free-to-play simulators you can try.
Click on this link for the game!
2. Asphalt 8: Airborne
Asphalt 8: Airborne for iOS and the PC is an exciting arcade racer with a TrackMania flavor – so expect ridiculous tracks and gravity-defying stunts such as barrel rolls and 360-degree somersaults. You’ll be spending as much time in the air as on the road in this one! Don’t overdo it, though; the game features a comprehensive damage system that’ll punish terrible drivers.
You get to choose from 47 licensed cars from manufacturers like Pagani, Ferrari and Lamborghini. The game also includes eight seasons, 180 events, and nine different settings including the Nevada Desert, Venice, and Guiana. And the tracks feature shortcuts, too!
The game can be downloaded from a variety of sources; here's one of them.
1. Need for Speed World
The Need for Speed franchise has been around forever, and for good reason. It’s given us nothing but quality racing titles for years. Well, we’re happy to announce Need for Speed World, their MMO title, offers the same excellence the series is known for.
Already outraced everyone in your neighborhood? Then why not challenge someone else from another corner of the globe? Using real currency, you can purchase new cars and items. You can enhance the performance of your cars through customization. And there are plenty of challenges and modes to keep things fresh. Itching for great free racing games? Check out Need for Speed World by following this link.
So what free racing games have you been playing? Feel free to share your opinions with us in the comments section!
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