What is the best racing video game of all time?

From white-knuckle street racing to ultra-realistic simulators, every platform has its iconic entry. Cast your vote!

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Nintendo's definitive kart racer for Switch, featuring 96 tracks and beloved worldwide as both a casual and competitive title.

1/15

Forza Horizon 5

Microsoft's open-world masterpiece set in Mexico, praised for its stunning visuals, massive car roster, and seamless multiplayer.

2/15

Gran Turismo 7

Sony's flagship racing simulator for PS5, blending deep car culture with meticulous physics in a beautifully presented package.

3/15

Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)

The peak of street racing games — open-world Rockport, a rival Blacklist, and police chases that redefined the genre.

4/15

Burnout 3: Takedown

Criterion's crash-fest masterwork where slamming opponents into barriers is as satisfying as crossing the finish line first.

5/15

F-Zero GX

Sega and Nintendo's futuristic racer on GameCube remains one of the fastest, hardest, and most thrilling racing games ever made.

6/15

Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec

The PS2 powerhouse that sold over 14 million copies and defined console sim-racing for a generation.

7/15

Forza Horizon 4

Set in a four-season Britain, Horizon 4 wowed with dynamic weather, a living world, and an enormous car collection.

8/15

Dirt Rally 2.0

Codemasters' brutally realistic off-road simulator, offering some of the most demanding and rewarding stage racing in gaming.

9/15

Need for Speed: Underground 2

The fan-favorite sequel that perfected street tuning culture with an enormous open city and deep customization.

10/15

Mario Kart 64

The N64 classic that brought four-player kart racing to living rooms everywhere and shaped an entire generation of casual gaming.

11/15

Daytona USA

Sega's legendary 1993 arcade racer that redefined the genre with smooth 3D graphics and an unforgettable soundtrack.

12/15

iRacing

The gold-standard online racing simulator used by professional motorsport drivers for training, with laser-scanned real-world tracks.

13/15

Trackmania Nations Forever

The beloved free-to-play PC racer famous for its impossible stunts, time-trial precision, and massive track-building community.

14/15

Forza Horizon 6

The 2026 entry in the beloved open-world series, launching with over 170,000 concurrent players and setting a new benchmark.

15/15