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The best racing: car games

Racing games are traditionally car racing games. Players just love driving at maximum speed vehicles on four wheels: Formula 1 cars, 4WD, sports cars and even Micro Machines. Car racing (and driving) games are usually simulations or action games.

Most popular racing: car games

Need for Speed II: SE
racingWindows XP/98/95
Grand Theft Auto
action-adventureDOS, Windows XP/98/95
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Grand Prix Unlimited

DOS1992 Accolade
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Power Drive

DOS1994 Rage Games
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Lombard RAC Rally

DOS1988 Red Rat software
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Micro Machines

DOS1994 Codemasters
Micro Machines is an abandoned racing game developed and released by Codemasters in 1994 based on the Micro Machines toy line. Micro Machines was published for DOS, but also for Amiga, Game Boy, Game Gear, Genesis, NES, SEGA Master System and SNES. Codemasters released a sequel called Micro Machines 2: Turbo Tournament.
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Lamborghini: American Challenge

DOS1992 Titus Interactive
Lamborghini: American Challenge is a racing video game that was originally released in 1992. It was developed by Titus Interactive and is part of the Crazy Cars series. The game is known for its fast-paced, illegal street racing set in various American cities, with players driving a Lamborghini Diablo, competing against rivals, and avoiding police ...
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Whiplash

DOS1995 Gremlin Graphics / Gremlin Interactive
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Grand Prix 2

DOS1995 MicroProse Software
Grand Prix 2 is an abandoned Formula 1 racing game designed by Geoff Crammond and published by MicroProse Software in 1995 for DOS. Grand Prix 2 is the sequel to Formula One Grand Prix and was a one-man project (which was uncommon at the time). Grand Prix 2 was essentially an accurate simulation of the 1994 Formula 1 season.
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Interstate '76

Windows XP/98/951997protected Activision
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 ...
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Cisco Heat

DOS1991 Jaleco
Cisco Heat is an abandoned racing game set in North America developed by Jaleco and released by Image Works in 1991 for DOS and other platforms. Cisco Heat was converted from the original arcade version. The difference between other similar racing games of the time is that the player drives a police car.
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Carmageddon

DOSWindows XP/98/951997protected Stainless Games
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.
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Lotus: The ultimate challenge

DOS1993 Magnetic Fields
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The Duel: Test Drive 2

DOS1989 Distinctive Software
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The Need for Speed

DOS1995 Electronic Arts
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...
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Car and Driver

DOS1992 Lerner Research
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IndyCar Racing

DOS1993 Papyrus Design Group
IndyCar Racing is a racing simulation video game developed by Papyrus Design Group and published by Virgin Interactive. Released in 1993 for MS-DOS, it marked a significant step forward in racing simulations with its detailed and realistic approach to the sport. Players can customize various aspects of their vehicles, such as suspension, tire ...
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Moonshine Racers

DOS1991 Peakstar Software
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Race Drivin'

DOS1992 Atari
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Test Drive

DOS1987 Distinctive Software
Test Drive is a racing game developed by Distinctive Software and released by Accolade in 1987 for multiple platforms, including DOS, Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST, and Commodore 64. It marked the beginning of the Test Drive franchise. The gameplay is straightforward, involving players driving high-performance sports cars along a mountain road while av...
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Indianapolis 500

DOS1989 Papyrus Design Group
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Formula 1 Grand Prix

DOS1991 MicroProse Software
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OutRun

DOS1989 Sega
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Midtown Madness

Windows XP/98/951999demo Angel Studios
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.
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Stunt Car Racer

DOS1989 Microstyle
Stunt Car Racer is an abandoned first-person 3D perspective racing game designed by Geoffrey J. Crammond, developed and released by Microstyle in 1989 for DOS and many other platforms. The peculiar tracks are what makes Stunt Car Racer stand out: you race on a suspended track with the risk of driving off the edges.
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Toyota Celica GT Rally

DOS1992 Gremlin Graphics / Gremlin Interactive
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Wacky Wheels

DOS1994protected Apogee Software
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Carnage

DOS1993 Warped Minds
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Crazy Taxi

Windows XP/98/952002 Sega
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.
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Street Rod 2: The Next Generation

DOS1991protected Logical Design Works
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Stunts

DOS1990 Distinctive Software