The best racing games you can play in 2026 are found across all major consoles and PC. Even beyond our list of highly recommended titles below, there's plenty to love about the racing genre at present. The sim racing scene is massive, and we're seeing tons of quality arcade-style racers, an area which has seen a much-needed resurgence.
For our list of the best racing games below, we've tested and reviewed each and every title. That means we've spent countless hours racing in each, and really gotten a feel for their aesthetics, handling models, content and features, as well as general game feel. We loved our time with all eight games featured here, and we think you'll enjoy a handful of them, too.
