GameStack

Racing

Crazy Taxi (1999)
AAA
82Metacritic

Crazy Taxi (1999)

Jan 1, 1999
ActionRacingArcade

This is an arcade racing game where players act as taxi drivers, transporting passengers to their destinations while performing stunts. The core gameplay involves navigating urban environments, collecting passengers, and earning money through timely deliveries and tricks like jumps and near-misses. The setting is a fictional city with limited passenger availability, and the game includes additional mini-games.

431 reviews · Metacritic
Mario Kart: Super Circuit (2001)
Indie
93Metacritic

Mario Kart: Super Circuit (2001)

Jul 21, 2001
Racing

This is a kart racing game featuring characters from the *Mario* franchise. Players compete in races on various tracks, using items to gain advantages or hinder opponents. The game is set in colorful, themed environments inspired by the *Mario* universe.

63 reviews · Metacritic
Forza Motorsport 2
Indie

Forza Motorsport 2

May 29, 2007
Racing

This is a racing simulation game featuring realistic physics and damage models. Players can customize and tune over 300 licensed cars while competing in races. The setting includes a variety of real-world tracks and cars, with a focus on authenticity and performance.

Too early to review
Horizon Chase Turbo
Indie
78Metacritic

Horizon Chase Turbo

May 15, 2018
ActionSportsRacing

This is an arcade-style racing game inspired by 80s and 90s titles. Players compete in high-speed races across diverse global locations, navigating varied weather conditions and tracks. The game features split-screen multiplayer for up to four players and includes a soundtrack by Barry Leitch.

404 reviews · Metacritic
Twisted Metal
Indie
76Metacritic

Twisted Metal

Feb 14, 2012
ActionRacingArcade

This is a vehicular combat game where players control armed vehicles in arena-based matches. The core gameplay involves destroying opponents using an array of weapons to progress in a tournament offering wishes granted by the host, Calypso. Set in a dystopian world, factions compete in chaotic, destructible environments for control and ultimate reward.

103 reviews · Metacritic
The Howler
Indie

The Howler

Apr 22, 2013
ActionAdventureRPG

*The Howler* is a steampunk-themed puzzle platformer where players control a balloon using physics-based mechanics. The game features a murder investigation narrative set in an alternate 20th-century Lithuania, with steampunk elements like airships and alchemy. Players navigate obstacles by inflating the balloon via mouse or microphone, manipulating wind direction, and utilizing interactive elements like chimneys for speed and elevation.

Too early to review
Hard Truck 2: King of the Road
Indie

Hard Truck 2: King of the Road

Apr 17, 2001
ActionSimulationRacing

This game is a truck driving simulation with action elements, where players compete to deliver cargo while managing finances and avoiding law enforcement. Core gameplay involves bidding on jobs, driving various trucks across over 70 miles of roads, and participating in races or time trials. The setting is a realistic road network with dynamic day-night cycles, weather effects, and police pursuits.

Too early to review
The Hat Man: Shadow Ward
Indie

The Hat Man: Shadow Ward

Jun 10, 2016
ActionAdventureRPG

This is a first-person horror game where the player searches for a missing daughter in a haunted asylum. Gameplay focuses on stealth and evasion, using light sources like a flashlight to avoid supernatural enemies such as the Hat Man and Shadow People. The story follows the protagonist's attempt to escape the asylum after electricity, communication, and sanity collapse.

Too early to review
Pressure
Indie
64Metacritic

Pressure

Mar 26, 2013
ActionRacingCasual

This is an arcade-style racing shoot-'em-up with a top-down perspective. Players control a customizable buggy to complete levels while using weapons against enemies, progressing through a campaign with local co-op support. The game features bright visuals, lighthearted humor, and unlockable upgrades, set against a story where a resistance group opposes a villain exploiting stolen water.

85 reviews · Metacritic
Blur
81Metacritic

Blur

May 25, 2010
RacingArcade

This is an arcade-style racing game where players compete in high-speed races across various global cities. The core gameplay involves using power-ups such as speed boosts, shock attacks, shields, and mines to gain an advantage over opponents. The game features a progression system where players unlock new vehicles and tracks as they advance.

178 reviews · Metacritic
F1 2015
61Metacritic

F1 2015

Jul 9, 2015
SportsRacing

This game is a Formula One racing simulator based on the 2015 season, featuring teams and drivers from that year. Core gameplay includes racing mechanics with improved physics and graphics, alongside a "Pro Season" mode that removes interface assistance for higher difficulty. The game also supports voice recognition on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, allowing players to interact with their team during races.

276 reviews · Metacritic
Forza Motorsport 7
84Metacritic

Forza Motorsport 7

Oct 3, 2017
Racing

This is a racing simulation game where players compete in motorsport events using a wide variety of cars. Core gameplay involves driving mechanics with realistic handling, customization options, and dynamic race conditions that change on subsequent attempts. The game is set across 30 real-world tracks and features a campaign mode, with a focus on visual fidelity and accessibility for different skill levels.

285 reviews · Metacritic
Gran Turismo
Indie
96Metacritic

Gran Turismo

Dec 22, 1997
Racing

This is a racing simulation game focused on realistic driving mechanics. Players compete in various races using licensed cars, earning credits to purchase and upgrade vehicles while improving their driving skills. The setting is grounded in real-world locations and car models, with no overarching narrative beyond the racing progression.

109 reviews · Metacritic
Twisted Metal 2

Twisted Metal 2

Oct 31, 1996
ActionRacingArcade

This is a vehicular combat game where players control armed vehicles in one-on-one arena battles. The core gameplay involves destroying opponents using various weapons while navigating destructible environments across global locations. The setting revolves around a deadly tournament where survivors fight for their lives in a post-apocalyptic world.

Too early to review
F1 2010
84Metacritic

F1 2010

Sep 22, 2010
SportsRacing

This is a Formula One racing simulation where players compete in the 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship across 19 real-world circuits. The game features career mode progression, allowing players to customize car settings or delegate decisions to a team, while also managing media interactions and contract negotiations. Set in the modern era of F1, it includes real drivers and teams, emphasizing both on-track performance and behind-the-scenes strategic choices.

57 reviews · Metacritic
Asphalt 9: Legends
AAA
68Metacritic

Asphalt 9: Legends

Jul 18, 2018
ActionSportsRacing

This is an arcade racing game where players drive real hypercars from brands like Ferrari and Lamborghini. Core gameplay involves racing against AI or up to seven online opponents across global locations, using mechanics like nitro boosts and 360° spins. The game features a career mode with over 800 events and customization options for vehicles.

98 reviews · Metacritic
Post Apocalyptic Mayhem
Indie
44Metacritic

Post Apocalyptic Mayhem

Mar 17, 2011
ActionRacing

A vehicular combat racing game set in a post-apocalyptic world, featuring heavily modified vehicles battling across destructible tracks. Players use special abilities and weapons to attack opponents while navigating tracks with an accessible physics-based driving model. The game supports single-player and online multiplayer for up to six players.

55 reviews · Metacritic
F-Zero GX
Indie
89Metacritic

F-Zero GX

Jul 25, 2003
Racing

A futuristic racing game developed by Amusement Vision and published by Nintendo for the GameCube in 2003, *F-Zero GX* emphasizes high-speed gameplay with a focus on track memorization and reflexes. The game introduces a story mode where players control Captain Falcon through nine chapters, completing various missions alongside traditional racing. Set in a sci-fi universe, the game is known for its challenging difficulty and collaboration between Nintendo and Sega.

52 reviews · Metacritic
DRIVECLUB
Indie
71Metacritic

DRIVECLUB

Oct 7, 2014
Racing

This is a racing game centered on professional track driving. Players can join or form clubs of up to six members, where collective performance influences results, and races feature dynamic weather and time-of-day conditions across real-world-inspired tracks. The game includes modes like tour, single events, and multiplayer, with additional variants such as drift, race, and time trials, alongside a roster of 50 cars that receives updates through patches.

442 reviews · Metacritic
Car Mechanic Simulator 2018
AAA

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

Jul 28, 2017
SimulationRacing

This is a vehicle simulation game focused on car repair and customization. Players manage a garage, performing tasks like fixing, painting, and tuning vehicles while expanding their business. The setting includes randomly generated missions, car auctions, and hidden barn finds, with upgrades available for tools and facilities.

Too early to review
Wreckfest
AAA
79Metacritic

Wreckfest

Jun 13, 2018
RacingArcade

Wreckfest is a demolition derby racing game with soft-body vehicle damage and customizable upgrades. Core gameplay focuses on high-speed races and intentional crashes within destructible environments. The setting blends real-world tracks with arcade-style chaos, emphasizing spectacle over realism.

382 reviews · Metacritic
Stuntman: Ignition

Stuntman: Ignition

Jul 15, 2010
ActionRacing

This action-racing game focuses on executing stunt sequences in vehicles. Players complete scripted stunts in various scenarios while controlling cars, motorcycles, or trucks. The setting revolves around a fictional film studio where the player acts as a stunt performer in action-packed movie scenes.

Too early to review
FlatOut
72Metacritic

FlatOut

Nov 5, 2004
RacingArcade

This arcade-style racing game features two modes: standard racing, where players compete on tracks to finish first, and survival mode, which emphasizes both dealing damage to opponents and staying alive. Vehicles are subject to realistic physics, allowing for extensive destruction and ragdoll driver ejection mechanics. The game is set in a competitive racing environment with no team-based play, featuring eight racers per race.

402 reviews · Metacritic
Trials Evolution: Gold Edition
Indie
85Metacritic

Trials Evolution: Gold Edition

Mar 21, 2013
ActionRacing

This is a physics-based motocross racing game. Players control motorcycles in time trials, navigating obstacle courses while maintaining balance and momentum. The game features user-generated tracks, customization options, and competitive leaderboards across indoor and outdoor environments.

64 reviews · Metacritic
Racing | GameStack