There are a bunch of racing games to play with friends. All of them vary in terms of fun, competitiveness, and overall gameplay. Now, if you want to challenge your friends and have fun in some competitive racing along the way, these 10 multiplayer racing games are the ones you should look into. Let’s get started!
10 . Horizon Chase (PC/PS4/Xbox One/Mobile)
Horizon Chase captures the 80s nostalgia perfectly. The racing is fun exciting and definitely adrenaline-pumping to keep you hooked to your phone. The graphics may not be impressive, but the gameplay is seriously fun. The color palette is really great to look at and is surely worth a look. It supports local multiplayer meaning you can play with your friends via split-screen along with normal multiplayer.
9 . Dirt Rally 2.0 (PC/PS4/PS5/Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S)
Now, if you’re looking for a real challenge to set apart who’s the best, try out offroad racing. Dirt 2.0 is the best in the business and will have you and your friend rage quit every time you fail to set a good time in a stage. The handling and throttling are precise in this game and when you fail, you fail. But after you try again and again and that perfect lap shows up, that is when the good feels hit. The game is best played with a wheel as it gives much better feedback so grab one before buying the game!
8 . Gran Turismo 7 (PS4/PS5)
With Gran Turismo 7, many things get a step up. With the all-loved Sports mode from GT SPort making a comeback, you now have to tune your cars to perfection and see how you fare against your friends. Race with your friend in custom real-time 24-hour races or just hang around at various real-life tracks. Or, if you’re feeling lucky you can show off your car collection and those sick liveries. there are also international championships to take part in and daily races to test your wits against other players including your friends. The choice is yours!
7 . NFS Hot Pursuit Remastered (PC/PS4/PS5/Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S)
The 2010 Hot Pursuit reboot is the first NFS game to be remastered and it's safe to say it's been done justice. The graphics are spectacular and it takes us back to those times when life was simple. The police chases are just over the top and full of excitement. The game is just intensely fun to play especially with the multiplayer mode with friends. You can either play as the police or the racers with your friends in a beautiful designed open world California.
6 . Forza Horizon 4 (PC/Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S)
Adding to its stunning visuals and massive open-world gameplay, Forza Horizon 4 features a vast array of cars set up in the mesmerizing English countryside. There are more than 400 cars in this game, from new to old. From driving a 1930s Alfa Romeo to drifting a McLaren P1. This game also has a huge collection of Ferraris if you have a thing for the prancing horse. The game has it all. You can modify them according to your wish and obviously fine-tune them to your liking. The vast open world is free for you and your friends to explore and take part in already set-up events along with custom ones. So, whether it's point-to-point or lap races, it's always a challenge against friends.
5 . NFS Heat (PC/PS4/PS5/Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S)
NFS Heat can be said as a huge huge improvement from its predecessors. The cars and customization options have massively improved, which also includes the return of Ferrari to the franchise. Graphically this game will have a massive advantage while playing on the PS5 and it will harness all the potential of the Frostbite Engine. If you want a laid-back casual experience, then Heat is for you.
4 . F1 2021 (PC/PS4/PS5/Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S)
F1 cars are the fastest racing cars to ever exist on the planet. If you’ve seen them on TV or been to a track, you’ve definitely had the feeling of driving one. Well, you definitely can with the new F1 game from Codemasters. The graphics and physics are close to real life and you’ll feel like you’re watching an actual onboard of driving where, in fact, you’re the driver! The multiplayer is fun and exciting and properly balanced for all to enjoy. The servers are a bit rusty but it doesn't take away from the fun. You and your friends can easily show off all your custom-made liveries all race them to see who’s the best.
3 . Forza Horizon 5 (PC/Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S)
Forza Horizon 5 takes you to Mexico where you can explore all kinds of places, from ancient temples to populated cities. Not to mention, the racing is intense and fun for the players. The atmosphere is chill enough to explore the countryside with your gang. It's honestly refreshing that there are games like this where the emphasis is to just have fun and explore. Crossplay between PC and Xbox is available so that you can play with your friends on other platforms. There are also events like PvP and Elimination races to test your skills.
2 . Wreckfest (PC/PS4/PS5/Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S)
There haven’t been that many good demolition derby games, but with the arrival of Wreckfest, that void has been filled. It is an intense arcade racer with no rules or regulations to slow things down. You will race your way through different tracks while wrecking other cars on your path to victory lane. Feeling the mood to destroy your buddies? Well, tell them to hop on Wreckfest and see how you fare against them.
1 . Rocket League (PC/PS4/PS5/Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S)
In terms of multiplayer, Rocket League has mastered it by enabling the feature between PC, PlayStation, XBOX, and the Nintendo Switch. You’ll need to connect your Epic accounts to the preferred platforms respectively. You can also share your inventory across the platforms without any problem. This fun arcade football game is enjoyable and meant to be played with buddies honestly. With the latest updates, you can use a lot of different vehicles and score that perfect goal to bring your team to glory and put your friends to shame!
So, now call your buddies and challenge them through these amazing racing games. The winner gets ice cream! Have fun!
