We all love racing games where we can buy and modify cars to our liking. They help express our creativity and make us create the car of our dreams. So with that in mind, here are the 10 best racing games that feature extensive customization.
10 . NFS 2015 (PC/PS4/Xbox One)
NFS 2015 brought back the midnight street racing that we so desperately missed. And it's safe to say it lived up to its reputation. The game features gorgeous graphics along with a wide variety of cars. You can modify all the bits and parts of the car including the tuning. But the liveries are where they really shine, the cars are amazing with different user-created liveries for all to enjoy extensively.
9 . Assetto Corsa Competizione(PC/PS4/PS5/Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S)
AC Competizione is not for the faint-hearted because in it everything is tight and I mean, tighter than ever in any racing game. This solely focuses on GT3 and GT4 cars which are the most challenging racing cars to control and master. You need to customize your GT car to match every type of track and weather condition. You can add your own premium liveries to the game with the livery editor. Take your time with this, because it is intensely fun to make your own art and put it onto your ride.
8 . NFS Heat(PC/PS4/PS5/Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S)
Honestly, it would be an understatement to say people were disappointed with NFS Payback but finally, EA brought out Heat which had that mid-2000s NFS feel to it. The cars and customization options have massively improved, which also includes the return of Ferrari to the franchise. The liveries and vinyl wraps can be designed to your liking. Not only that, but you can also design the engine, chassis, drivetrain, and many more to your liking because every part of the car matters for max performance.
7 . 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! You can customize the cars, the racing suits, helmets, performance, and more with all the easy-to-use UI. You can also unlock various liveries and parts via completing specific challenges in the game’s career and MyTeam mode.
6 . Project Cars 2 (PC/PS4/Xbox One)
When it got released, Project Cars 2 fared better than GT Sport and Forza Motorsport 7, believe it or not. The game had everything from, different kinds of cars to all the essential tracks. It's all about customizing your tire and brake temperatures, anti-roll bar, and more. You’ll have to customize each of your setups for different tracks and weather conditions. The game also provides various customization options on PC including adding livery mods and stands the test of time. Other than that, various real-life liveries are present in the game.
5 . MotoGP 21 (PC/PS4/PS5/Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S)
Moto GP 21 has improved vastly from its predecessor including its appeasement to new players who are willing to try out a Moto GP game. The game has much better graphics and the overall drivability of the bikes has significantly improved. The customization has vastly improved with the ability to create your driver and team with a load of options. You can obviously make your teams stand out via the R& D customization options or just visually go with the flow
4 . The Crew 2 (PC/PS4/Xbox One)
With Crew 2, customization takes a whole new turn. The game offers four aspects: colors, livery, visual parts, and performance so you know what deal you’re getting. You can design your own colors and liveries to create awesome combinations for your cars, bikes, or planes. And not only that you can upgrade the ECU, gearbox, drivetrain, chassis, and many more to make your cars superior in every way. They all need to be perfected to the core in order to stand out in races so you should definitely take your time with these.
3 . Forza Horizon 5 (PC/Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S)
The latest game in the Forza Horizon series takes you to Mexico where you can explore all kinds of places, from ancient temples to populated cities. Visually the game is a sight to behold, it's more refined and better than its predecessor. The customization is astounding with all the crisp details neatly shown. The vinyl and paints are the only options to customize your ride but they are a lot more diverse. You can take other user-made liveries and put them on your car to make it look amazing along with creating your own.
2 . Automation (PC)
If you basically want to create your own car company from scratch, build and design your own cars and sell them, this game is for you. Automation features various aspects of car design and customization, including the engine, drivetrain, and chassis design and performance. So, test them and build the perfect car because you’re going to need to sell them to the perfect customer to be successful in this game!
1 . Gran Turismo 7 (PS4/PS5)
When GT7 came out, fans and players rejoiced with the return of one of the most beloved series. It captures the essence of what it means to drive a beautiful car and nail the perfect lap. The handling, the racing, the cruising everything is so smooth and perfect that you’ll fall in love with this game at first sight. You can modify body parts including the wing, the engine, the transmission, suspension. You might even get lucky and get unique parts via the roulette system in the game. You’ll also have the ability to get engine swaps in some cases. So if you want to put 1000 hp on an RX-7, this is the game for you.
So, there you have it, folks! Enjoy these racing games to your heart’s content and build the perfect racing car of your dreams!
