Abandonware racing games sorted by release date
Racing and driving games simulate driving races by putting the player in a variety of driving seats, like Formula 1 cars, motorbikes, all-terrain racing cars, or futuristic vehicles. The goal is usually winning a race against other vehicles in environments of varying degrees of realism. Some games push it to the limits by adding weapons or dispensing with the racing aspect altogether, allowing the player to drive freely.
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Hi-Octane
DOS1995 racing: futuristic, vehicular combat, racing: unusual vehicles
Hi-Octane is an abandoned futuristic combat racing game developed by Bullfrog and released by Electronic Arts in 1995. Hi-Octane was published for DOS and a few consoles: PlayStation, PSP, PS Vita, SEGA Saturn. It's based on the same code used for Magic Carpet, a well known game also made by Bullfrog.
Highway Fighter
DOS1995 racing: car, racing: futuristic, vehicular combat
Micro Machines 2: Turbo Tournament
DOS1995 racing: car, racing: motorcycle, racing: unusual vehicles
Quarantine 2: Road Warrior
DOS1995 racing: car, racing: futuristic, vehicular combat
Screamer
DOS1995protected
Sega Rally Championship
Windows XP/98/95Windows 10/111995 racing: car, racing: off-road
Slipstream 5000
DOSWindows XP/98/95Mac OS1995protected racing: futuristic, racing: unusual vehicles
Slipstream 5000 is a futuristic racing video game that was released in 1995 for MS-DOS. It was developed by The Software Refinery and published by Gremlin Interactive. The game is set in the year 2110, and players engage in high-speed, anti-gravity racing in a variety of unique and challenging tracks. One distinctive feature of Slipstream 5000...
Super Speed
DOS1995 racing: car
SuperKarts
DOS1995 racing: car, racing: unusual vehicles
The Need for Speed
DOS1995 racing: car
The Need for Speed is a first-person perspective racing game developed and published by Electronic Arts in 1995 for DOS. The game immerses players in high-speed races with the primary objective of winning each race across a variety of game modes. Players can choose from a selection of high-performance cars and race on diverse tracks. Players m...
Whiplash
DOS1995 racing: car
Wipeout
DOSWindows XP/98/951995 racing: futuristic, vehicular combat
Wipeout is a popular racing video game known for its high-speed gameplay, anti-gravity racing vehicles, and electronic music soundtracks. Wipeout was developed and published by Psygnosis in 1995. Wipeout is set in a futuristic world where players control anti-gravity ships called AG craft. The tracks are often high-tech, featuring twists,...
Death Rally
DOS1996freeware racing: car, vehicular combat
Grand Prix Wizard
DOS1996 racing: car, racing: Formula 1
International Moto X
DOS1996 racing: off-road, racing: motorcycle
Monster Truck Madness
Windows XP/98/951996 racing: off-road, racing: unusual vehicles
Road Rash
Windows XP/98/951996 racing: motorcycle, vehicular combat
Road Rash is an abandoned motorcycle racing game developed by Papyrus Design Group and released by Electronic Arts in 1996. Road Rash runs on Windows XP/98/95 but was also published for Amiga, Sega Genesis, Sega Master System, 3DO, Game Gear, PlayStation, Saturn, Game Boy. In Road Rash you're a motorcycle racer that needs to win against other racer...
Axelerator: Have a N.I.C.E. day!
Windows XP/98/951997 racing: car, vehicular combat
Carmageddon
DOSWindows XP/98/951997protected racing: car, vehicular combat
Carmageddon was a controversial and violent vehicular combat / car racing game, where the player must compete against a number of computer controlled opponents. Running over pedestrians and damaging opponents cars grant time bonuses and credits to be spent for upgrades.
Interstate '76
Windows XP/98/951997protected racing: car, vehicular combat
Interstate '76 is a vehicular combat video game developed and published by Activision. It was released in 1997 for Microsoft Windows. The game is set in an alternate history 1976, featuring a stylized 1970s atmosphere with a unique blend of vehicular combat and first-person shooter elements. Players assume the role of a vigilante named Groove ...
Need for Speed II: SE
Windows XP/98/951997 racing: car
Need for Speed II is a racing video game developed and published by Electronic Arts. It was released in 1997 as the second installment in the popular Need for Speed series. NFS2:SE focused on high-speed racing with exotic cars. It featured a variety of modes, including single-player races, multiplayer, and a tournament mode where players could...
POD
Windows XP/98/951997protected racing: car, racing: futuristic
240 Racing
DOS1998 racing: car
Midtown Madness
Windows XP/98/951999demo racing: car
Midtown Madness is a car racing game developed by Angel Studios (later known as Rockstar San Diego) and released by Microsoft in 1999 for Windows. Midtown Madness is known for its open-world design, allowing players to explore a virtual representation of Chicago and engage in various racing events and challenges within the city.
Crazy Taxi
Windows XP/98/952002 racing: car
Crazy Taxi is an abandoned driving / racing game developed by Sega and released by Activision in 2002 for Windows and other platforms (it's an arcade conversion). Crazy Taxi is set in a city full of potential passengers: get them on your taxi and drive them to various destinations in time.