What is it about car games that we love? It could be a whole host of things. Some of these things could be the owning of our dream vehicles and getting to experience how they perform. It could also be the pride we get when we execute a perfectly passable drift through our favorite corner. It could also be the ridiculousness of the games that we love, that we can crash million dollar cars and just keep driving like nothing ever happened. Personally, I believe it is a combination of all of these things. 

15. The Long Drive

The Long Drive is an open world adventure game where the road stretches endlessly before you.

As you traverse the procedurally generated landscape, your ultimate goal is to drive your car to your mother’s house, a task made challenging by the myriad of obstacles and dangers that lie in your path. From hordes of zombies to the need for constant car maintenance and modification, every mile of the journey presents a new challenge to overcome. 

What makes The Long Drive unique is its minimalistic design, which immerses players in the solitude and vastness of the open road. 

Take the ultimate road trip on the longest procedurally generated road to reunite with your mother.

14. F1 Manager

F1 Manager is a racing management simulation game that puts you in control of every aspect of your team’s performance. With pit stops and crew management playing a critical role in your team’s success.

Your goal is to maintain motivation and competitiveness throughout a grueling season of Formula 1 racing. By investing in facilities for your staff and crew, you can ensure that your team is well equipped to tackle the challenges of each race and secure the win on the track.

What makes this game unique is the absolute level of control over the entire Formula 1 season that you have.

Lead your team to victory in the fast paced world of Formula 1 racing. 

13. Asphalt 9 Legends

Asphalt 9 Legends is an arcade car racing game that puts you behind the wheel of powerful supercars as you careen through bustling city streets with unsuspecting commuters. With police hot on your tail, the stakes are raised as you navigate through traffic and evade capture to emerge victorious. 

The goal is to cross the finish line before time runs out. You must use every trick in the book to outmaneuver your opponents and claim victory in your car. 

What makes Asphalt 9 Legends different is the shockwave feature, a twist on the classic nitro boost.

Unleash the shockwave as you careen through the streets to set a lap record. 

12. Trackmania

Trackmania is a time trial car racing game that challenges players to push the limits of their cars and precision driving. Simple controls mask the intense difficulty of the tracks.

Your goal is to achieve the lowest possible time on each course, mastering every twist, turn and jump along the way. With no predefined difficulty ratings, each track presents a unique and unpredictable challenge. 

What makes Trackmania different from other games is in the name, which allows players to create their own tracks.

Compete with other racers on the various terrains that you might encounter in Trackmania. 

11. My Summer Car

My Summer Car is a sandbox game that throws you into the deep end of rural Finland with nothing but a neglected project car. There is also a list of chores left behind by your absent parents.These are clues on how to fix said car. 

As you navigate the challenges of everyday life, your goal is to find a way to survive on your own as you restore the car, piecing together missing parts of your father’s old car. There is an ending, but more than one way to get there. 

What makes this game unique is the realism, where every action, from eating and sleeping to repairing and driving your car, takes time and careful consideration.

Customize your car in any way you like in this rural Finish car game.

10. Mad Max

Mad Max is a car game set in the harsh and desolate world of Mad Max, where survival depends on your ability to navigate a post-apocalyptic wasteland full of danger and despair. 

As the lone warrior, your goal is to build and customize your own vehicle. As you traverse the unforgiving landscape, your survival hinges on your ability to outmaneuver rival factions, scavenge for resources, and engage in visceral car combat. 

What makes Mad Max unique is its car combat system, which allows you to unleash devastating attacks using an arsenal of weapons and gadgets, including a war boy that can be firing while you drive. 

Blow up the enemy in the post apocalyptic world of Mad Max!

9. DiRT Rally 2.0

DiRT Rally 2.0 is a rally car simulator that puts you in the driver’s seat of a wide range of rally cars. With a plethora of tracks spanning both tarmac and off-road terrain, the game offers a diverse and challenging racing experience set against a dynamic range of weather conditions. 

Your goal is to compete in timed stage events across various countries, pushing your skills to the limit as you navigate treacherous turns and unforgiving landscapes. 

What makes this car game different from other car games is the fact that you get team members to train and each of them have perks and abilities. You can hire new talent or trade out existing members to increase your chances of winning stages. 

Conquer the world of rally racing and lead your team to victory.

8. RaceRoom Racing Experience

RaceRoom Racing Experience is a cutting-edge car racing simulator that puts you behind the wheel of a diverse selection of ready-to-race cars. With a plethora of tracks spanning various terrains, the game offers a racing experience tailored to your preferences. 

Your goal is to experience the thrill of authentic racing, characterized by highly detailed car and track models, realistic car behavior, and immersive sounds that bring every race to life. 

What makes this game unique is its adaptive AI system, which dynamically adjusts based on your performance in race sessions.

Experience the thrill of high-speed competition in RaceRoom Racing Experience. 

7. Car Mechanic Simulator

Car Mechanic Simulator, a simulation game that immerses you into the world of car repairs. From salvaging old junk cars to diagnosing and fixing mechanical issues, the game provides a hands-on learning experience that teaches players the ins and outs of managing jobs and exceeding customer expectations. 

The goal is to complete orders from clients and restore cars to their former glory, all while honing your skills and building a reputation as a top-tier mechanic. 

What makes this car game unique is its emphasis on education, offering players a realistic glimpse into the world of entrepreneurship in the car industry. 

Fix up cars to get them ready to drag race!

6. Forza Motorsport

Forza Motorsport is a racing car game that offers an extensive roster of actual licensed production cars, totaling in the hundreds. With the ability to further customize these vehicles to your exact preferences, the game puts you in the driver’s seat of your dream ride. 

The objective is to complete races, showcase your skills, and perform amazing stunts to leave your mark on the racing world.

What makes this car game unique is that it is set in England, where the roads are configured to drive on the opposite side, adding an extra layer of challenge and realism to the driving experience. 

Race seemingly mismatched cars to test your skills as the ultimate race car driver.

5. Need for Speed Heat

Need for Speed Heat is a dynamic race car game that blends two distinct car scenes into one exhilarating experience. Choose to race by day and engage in sanctioned races where victory earns you bank to buy more cars or upgrades. But if you choose to race by night, the stakes get higher and the streets come alive with the allure of illegal racing. In the night car scene, evade relentless cops as you compete for status, which unlocks access to the best modifications for your ride. 

Your goal is to win races to earn money and status, but the path you choose depends on whether you’re racing in the lawful light of day or the dangerous dark of night. 

The unique part about this game has to be the manual switch where you decide what kind of racer you are going to be. On the safe side, or on the underground side. 

Push your limits of speed and skill as you create a legacy for yourself. 

4. Assetto Corsa

Assetto Corsa is a game that pushes the boundaries of realism with its meticulous attention to detail and advanced physics engine. As you take the wheel of a diverse selection of road and race cars. 

The goal is to become the ultimate race car driver, mastering every vehicle you encounter. With its emphasis on realism and authenticity, Assetto Corsa delivers a true-to-life driving experience that challenges players to hone their skills and push their limits on the track. 

What makes this game unique is its extensive modding support, allowing players to customize and enhance their racing experience with a wealth of user-created content. 

Wiz past miles of open track to complete the perfect lap time. 

3. Rocket League

Rocket League is a thrilling vehicular soccer game that combines the fast paced action of soccer with cars. In this game, players take control of customizable vehicles and compete on dynamic arenas to score goals and emerge victorious. 

The goal of the game is straightforward, to outscore your opponents by getting three goals before they do. Utilizing boosts and mastering precise car control, players must strategically maneuver their vehicles to outmaneuver the opposing team and secure victory. 

What sets Rocket League apart is the emphasis on teamwork, requiring players to coordinate and communicate effectively to achieve the goal.  

Boost your car over to smack the ball into the goal for the win. 

2. BeamNG

BeamNG is a game that revolutionizes car games with its advanced soft body physics engine. There is also  the option of running police cars. 

As you take the wheel of a variety of cars, the goal of the game is to experience unparalleled realism and simulation in a car game. Whether you’re navigating winding roads, tackling off-road terrain, or engaging in high-speed pursuits, BeamNG offers a level of realism that sets it apart from other games with car simulators. 

What makes BeamNG unique is really its realistic physics engine, which accurately simulates the cars handling and damage. 

Total a car with one smash into a pole!

1. Grand Theft Auto V

Drive a car in Grand Theft Auto, the action-adventure car game that thrusts players into a sprawling open-world sandbox filled with opportunity and danger. As you navigate the seedy streets of various cities in cars that you have stolen.The physics of the driving system make this the best car game.

The goal is to earn money and build your reputation by completing a variety of missions and illicit activities. The best way to do all of this is in a car of course. 

What makes this game unique is the integration of cars into the seedy underworld. Plus there is an endless amount of tracks. 

Grab a gun or a beer and take a look at what they got in the trunk of this car.