Top 10 Best PS5 Racing Games

Gran Turismo is the only non-sports franchise to exist across every generation of Sony PlayStation. As the console's flagship racing game, Gran Turismo 7 offers driving amateurs and pros alike a whole heap of content. Originally launched in 2022, the game is still receiving regular free updates, now featuring over 500 cars to drive. There have been a handful of tracks added over the years as well, and with the Spec III update incoming, there's no sign of support ending.

Available on both PS4 and PS5, it's the latter that naturally shows GT7 in its best light. 4K resolution and 60 frames per second (fps) gameplay gives players a realistic experience, and that's before they dive into the PSVR2 features—though that system accessory is admittedly pricey. There is changing weather and times of day, plenty of customization options, and even custom race setups. Replayability is basically approaching infinite here.

Like previous games, GT7 offers players a vast array of driving assists, making it suitable for novices and veterans. Carried over from the previous GT Sport is a full-featured livery editor that allows players to upload images to the GT website to then use on their personal rides. A deep-level sharing feature makes it easy to access user-created content even when not logged in.

It should go without saying: Gran Turismo 7 is a must-own for PS5 racing fans.

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No, you're not seeing things: this really is a PlayStation list featuring Forza Horizon 5, the blockbuster driving game traditionally found only on Xbox and PC. This generation's biggest racing game crossed barriers and burst onto the PS5 in April 2025, bringing with it over 800 cars. This isn't a track racer: instead, players will explore a fictionalized, "Greatest Hits" version of Mexico, braving snowstorms and climbing snowy peaks to become the number one driver at the Horizon Festival.

FH5 is pure automotive escapism. It isn't the most realistic driving game, as players can jump cars a quarter mile and continue to drive along after, but it keeps its roots grounded in real life, so each car still drives differently. Throw in changing seasons and time of day, not to mention dozens of different surfaces, and there's a whole lot to explore here.

As ever, customization plays a big role in FH5. Players can modify, tune, and paint their cars to their hearts' content, and even sell their wares on an in-game auction house. The game arrived on PS5 after years of updates on Xbox, so it's as complete as can be—though there are two expansion packs that explore separate islands: Rally Adventure, and Hot Wheels.

Online play is deeply woven into FH5, allowing players to explore and make meaningful game progress with friends.

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The best way for us to explain F1 25 is to make a Drive To Survive comparison: you don't need to be a major F1 fan, but it certainly helps.

As you'd expect, F1 25 features all the official teams, drivers, cars, and circuits of the 2025 season. Like in previous years, F2 is also included, and developer Codemasters has also brought in select F3 drivers as driver icons. Many of the tracks are now laser-scanned for increased accuracy and, in a first for the series, players can drive select tracks in the opposite direction.

What makes the F1 games so fascinating is their deep and detailed career mode. Players can follow a storyline ("Braking Point") and stick with a team for multiple seasons. Development budget can be meted out to different aspects of the car, and players earn more points the more active they are in the entire race weekend calendar. It's an engrossing gameplay loop that keeps us coming back for more.

Don't like any of the real-world teams? Make your own, and your own driver to lead it to victory.

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Looking for something a little simpler than all these real-world titles? Something a little more artistic? Step into Art of Rally, a top-down driving game from Funselektor Labs. Set in a world where Group B was never discontinued, this pretty racing game is surprisingly complex, ensuring players keep coming back to master each of its varying cars. Most of these classic cars are clearly recognizable, and the sound effects, from squeaking brakes to roaring tires, bring them to life.

There's not much else we need to say about Art of Rally other than it needs to be experienced to be enjoyed.

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Need for Speed has existed in one form or another for over 30 years. The latest instalment in the franchise is Need for Speed Unbound, a stylish reimagining that mixes realistic graphics with pop-culture and comic influences. It isn't for everyone, but it is fresh and unique.

The game is set in Lakeshore City, a broad parallel to Chicago. Street racing is once again the main attraction, with players building "heat" by avoiding the cops and gaining notoriety. Banking those points is the key to success in Lakeshore City.

With over 140 cars to choose from and a deep customization system, Unbound is a simpler yet still engaging driving game for those that need more creativity in their racing game.

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Heading back to open-world racers, we have 2023's The Crew Motorfest. The third game in the franchise skips the scaled-down USA setting and instead opts for slightly-less-scaled-down versions of Hawaii's O'ahu and Maui islands. Over 600 vehicles are available for players to explore, but where Motorfest veers from the crowd is in its sheer diversity. Sure, cars are cool, but what about bikes, of both the super and dirt varieties? Maybe some planes? How about a boat or two? Motorfest has you covered.

The game focuses on Playlists, which cover your typical race-style events in addition to side quests and challenges.

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Hey look, we like cars plenty, but we don't want to leave the bike folks out in the cold. For them, there is MotoGP 25, the official racing game for the MotoGP series. Players can take control of their favorite riders as they make their way through the championship. Compete in each and every race weekend, building relationships and development partnerships along the way.

Away from the main show, there are motard, flat track, and minibike rides to master. Players can also take part in a new Arcade Mode, which offers quick, accessible gameplay like the arcades of old. Like many games on this list, MotoGP 25 also includes livery and suit editors so players can share their creativity.

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Rally racing has always had our respect for the sheer challenge it presents to driver and co-driver. It's hard to find a title to really capture that magic, but EA Sports WRC does it—no surprise, as the last official title in partnership with the World Rally Championship.

Built off the guts of the critically acclaimed DiRT franchise, WRC does what multiple entries on this list do: encapsulate the complete series on which it is based. There are 78 cars here, ranging from the current top Rally1 class through to Junior WRC, plus 68 classic models. Players can tackle 18 different rally locations, for over 100 stages in total. In a rare feature, players can even create their own car to challenge the championship.

A large update arrived late 2024 adding two rallies to the roster: Rally Latvia and Rally Poland. Sadly, Codemasters has since lost the WRC license, leaving this as the last official game for the foreseeable future.

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We're cheating a little here, as the next two titles also grace our Top 10 Best PS4 Racing Games lists. But when things are this good, we can't just ignore them.

Up first is Wreckfest. The name isn't a clever ploy: it's literal. Race wheel-to-wheel in vehicles fit for the ultimate destruction derby as you navigate loops, figure-eights, and oncoming traffic. Yes, there will be crashes. Yes, they will be epic.

Wreckfest isn't all visual glory either; this title is deeper. There are upgrades and customization, so players can build their ultimate wrecking rig. The racing is always close yet fair, and there's a wide range of difficulty settings.

Best of all, this is a game that doesn't take itself too seriously. Want to wreck lawnmowers, school buses, or even the world's quickest sofa? Wreckfest has you covered, either online or offline.

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Real heads know that as good as MarioKart was, the original PlayStation had an arguably deeper kart racer for its then-mascot. Crash Team Racing: Nitro Fueled is a lovingly crafted remaster of not just that original PS1 title, but the lesser-known PS2 follow-up. All the drivers and karts you remember, plus a steady stream of (free) updates in the same spirit. The mechanics are all the same—slide to earn boost, collect and use various power-ups and weapons across the quick laps—and that's what makes this such a joy. A surprisingly deep story mode can unlock content for the committed, and everyone can race with their friends online. Don't be fooled by the silly look: to be truly quick in CTR requires at least as much talent as any other game on this list. Whoa!

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