The Best Racing Games for Xbox Series X

Update : Hot Wheels Monster Trucks: Stunt Mayhem added at rank #41.
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Forza Motorsport (2023)

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85
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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X

Step into the driver's seat in Forza Motorsport, a realistic racing simulation with over 500 cars and 20 tracks. Master every turn, nail every corner, and push your limits to become the ultimate driver. Experience stunning graphics, immersive sound effects, and a compelling career mode. Whether you're a newcomer or a veteran, Forza Motorsport is your ticket to an exhilarating racing journey.

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What we like:
  • Realistic and consistent gamepad handling
  • Challenging gameplay that improves your driving skills
  • Extensive car customization
  • Engaging career mode
  • Regular updates introducing new challenges
What could be improved:
  • Limited car roster compared to previous installments
  • AI drivers lack in behavior and collision avoidance
  • Sluggish loading times

  • racing
  • simulation
  • driving

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Forza Horizon 4 (2018)

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PC Windows Android Xbox Series X Xbox One

Dynamic seasons change everything at the world’s greatest automotive festival. Go it alone or team up with others to explore beautiful and historic Britain in a shared open world.

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  • racing
  • driving
  • open-world

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Forza Horizon 5 (2021)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One

Forza Horizon 5 is the ultimate racing game, offering stunning visuals, an expansive open world map, and intense driving experiences. The game also focuses on representing the culture of its setting and encourages players to explore its beautiful environments.


What we like:
  • Huge scale and scope
  • Gorgeous visuals
  • Realistic weather effects
  • Customizable vehicles and avatars
  • Friendly environment
  • Thrilling set-pieces
  • Casual-friendly open-world arcade racing experience
What could be improved:
  • All icons on the map may be overwhelming for some players
  • AI competition may be too easy for hardcore players

  • racing
  • open-world
  • driving

4

MotoGP 24 (2024)

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87
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PC Windows Xbox Series X j Playstation 5 Xbox Series X/s Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch

Rev up your engines, MotoGP™24 is back! Dive into the heart-pounding action of the 2024 season and immerse yourself in the thrills of unexplored landscapes, all thanks to the revolutionary Riders market!


  • racing
  • motorbike
  • esport
  • skill
  • sport
  • online

5

F1 22 (2022)

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79
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PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox Series X/s Playstation 5 Playstation 4

F1 2022 brings you the ultimate immersive racing experience with redesigned cars, a new track in Miami, and the glitz and glamour of F1 life. Race to the front of the grid as your favorite team or create your own and compete in various races. The game offers amazing graphics and sound, realistic damage system, and a variety of gameplay modes, including the new Pirelli Hot Laps. With F1 2022, you'll experience the thrill of Formula 1 racing like never before.


What we like:
  • Realistic damage system
  • Improved underbody damage
  • Amazing graphics and sound
  • Manual pit stops and race starts
  • Pirelli Hot Laps mode for a refreshing break
What could be improved:
  • Poorly executed F1 Life mode
  • No Braking Point story mode
  • Lack of vintage cars and classic tracks
  • Microtransactions for cosmetic upgrades
  • AI can be aggressive and unrealistic

  • racing
  • sport
  • simulation
  • driving
  • team

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RIDE 5 (2023)

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Xbox One Playstation 5 Xbox Series X PC Windows

Rev up your engine and get ready to hit the track with RIDE 5. An adrenaline-filled gaming experience that is so authentic it will make you feel like you're truly racing at break-neck speed.


  • racing
  • adrenaline
  • split-screen
  • sport
  • bikes
  • physics

7

Elasto Mania Remastered (2022)

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97
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Android PC Windows Xbox Series X Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch

The original cult classic returns. A blast from the past, better than ever. Are you ready?


  • racing
  • cult
  • simulation
  • casual
  • old-school
  • retro
  • sport
  • 2d
  • platform
  • classic
  • challenging
  • online

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TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials (2024)

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Playstation 5 PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 4

Roll out for intense arcade racing and robot combat, fused together in a battle for the lost Prime Relics. Cybertron’s future depends on you!


  • racing
  • rogue-like
  • family-friendly
  • combat
  • cartoony
  • vehicle
  • futuristic
  • battle-race
  • split-screen
  • action

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F1 23 (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X/s Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Xbox One Xbox Series X Android

Experience the most realistic and enjoyable F1 game yet with EA Sports F1 23. With improved controls, immersive visuals, and the addition of exciting new modes, this game is a thrilling ride from start to finish. Take on the challenge of the Braking Point story mode and get ready to race like never before. Don't miss out on this big step in the right direction for F1 fans!


What we like:
  • Improved controls
  • Immersive visuals
  • Exciting new modes
What could be improved:
  • Lack of notable innovations in career mode

  • racing
  • sport
  • driving
  • simulation
  • team

10

Need For Speed Unbound (2022)

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Xbox Series X PC Windows Playstation 5

Unbound is an exciting new installment in the Need for Speed series, boasting a mix of nostalgia and modern gameplay. It creates a unique experience with its retro art style, 4K and 60 fps support, and modern controller integration - making the control feel more realistic. You'll race across cities while trying to escape police chases, upgrade cars with plenty of customization options, and enjoy great music as you go.


What we like:
  • Retro vibe
  • Impressive graphics
  • 4K/60 fps support
  • Plenty of customization options for cars
  • Nice Humour
What could be improved:
  • Arcade-ish approach may disappoint those looking for realism
  • Low level of traffic in cities
  • Cringe moments

  • racing
  • racer
  • driving
  • open-world
  • arcade
  • vehicle

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