The racing game genre is one of the most enduring genres in videogames. From the early days of consoles, like the Atari 2600, to modern day powerhouses, such as the PS5, you can always count on a racing game to be there. Like a comfort blanket, but one made of exhaust smoke and burning rubber.
So we’ve teamed up with the people at G2A.COM - a leading and trusted gaming key and card marketplace - to discuss some of the best recent examples of the genre, but also how you can get them with a hefty discount through its site.
Forza Horizon 5
This is a leading light in the racing game genre nowadays, hence why it’s the first game on this list. An open world driving sim, it sees you exploring and racing through Mexico.
Roads, cities, jungles, and deserts are all here, and there’s a dizzying number of challenges to take on. All while the weather conditions change how you have to approach every rival and task. G2A.COM are offering up to 86% off on PC keys for the game too, a discount that simply can’t be sniffed at.
F1 25
F1 games are always a little po-faced, and F1 25 is no real exception. For those who are fans of the globally watched motorsport this offers a sim without any serious rival.
The enhanced My Team mode is the real draw here, which lets you build your team exactly how you wish. For F1 fans there are simply no corners cut here, with the game offering a massively immersive and technically supreme experience.
A 38% discount on a PC key can be grabbed from G2A.COM though, so even more casual F1 fans might want to check this out.
Need for Speed Heat
Need for Speed had to crop up on this list somewhere, and here it is. The 24th (!) installment in the long-running series is possibly one of the most polished yet seen. And considering this is a franchise known for glitz and glamour that’s no meat feat.
Based in the fictional Palm City you take part in both legal and illegal races in order to increase your reputation and earn money to improve your motor. There’s stacks to do, and a 92% discount from the list price via G2A.COM means you can have a crack at it all for mere pennies.
Hot Wheels Unleashed
This one isn’t just for kids, but is actually a fairly accomplished arcade racing game in its own right. There’s a load of Hot Wheels vehicles to race as, but most importantly a load of interesting and balanced tracks to complete on.
There’s literal twists and turns on every circuit, and the drifting and controls in general are perfectly judged. G2A.COM offers up to 92% off a PC key for it can’t be sniffed at either.
NASCAR Heat 5
And here’s one for the Americans - because let’s face it, NASCAR isn’t hugely popular anywhere else. For what it’s worth Heat 5 is a superbly accurate take on the oval loving motorsport, providing solid controls and a good sense of speed.
G2A.COM offers you up to 87% off the list price of a key for the PC version of the game too - so even if you’re not a NASCAR obsessive this could still be worth a punt.
That covers some racing classics then, and thanks again to our friends at G2A.COM for working with us on this piece too.