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Sim, arcade, simcade, anything. I'm kinda disconnected from the genre and want to know what is considered the GOATs of racing games to try them out.

Me personally, I'd say Dirt Rally 2, very addicting gameplay.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Road trip adventure for the ps2

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Nobody is calling either game GOATs, but I personally really like Sonic Riders Zero Gravity and Cartoon Network Racing.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

I generally hate racing games. The one I do remember playing a lot was 1990's Stunts. It was an early polygonal game. You could make your own tracks. It's was pretty ahead of its time.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (2 children)

What was that older one now, with the biggest game map in the world at the time? I think dirt.

Very beautiful atmospheric game with a lonely feel but fun driving

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

ACC, rFactor

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

I am really surprised nobody mentioned yet

CarX Drift Racing Online

Best drifting game ever. A lot of customization, visual and performance of cars.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

I think they still have issues at the emulation so many maybe haven't had the chance but Project Gotham racing as a series is great. If youve liked modern GRIDs I highly suggest them.

My go to would be Burnout3, revenge, or dominator.

More modern probably Forza horizon but the formula is running a bit long for me.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

I spent a lot of time on forza 6 and a lot on money on iracing. but eventually stopped racing. It is not fun any more and there is no respect in online racing. Just people wrecking each other

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Recently discovered Night Runners (free demo on steam if you are interested). The soundtrack is a blast and it is very fun. Very hyped for the official release :)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Rush 2, but just the stunts track

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Rumble Racing enjoyer

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago
  • Need for Speed: Most Wanted

  • Slipstream

  • Mario Kart DS / Double Dash / Wii

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Distance

it's highly replayable esp because of Steam Workshop modding support, it's got excellent singleplayer campaigns, fun online multiplayer racing with friends and arcade modes, soundtracks that really gets the blood 🤌P U M P I N G🤌🔥

also works on Linux with no issues✨


Here's also the 1.3 Electric Boogaloo Update

and 1.5 Kinetic Update🤗

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Mario kart 8 deluxe and super tux kart

[–] TopRamenBinLaden 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Dirt Rally 2 with even a cheap driving simulator setup is incredible. It's like the dark souls of racing games, and doesn't hold your hand at all.

Assetto Corsa is another great one with a simulator. The amount of mods, cars, and tracks added to the game has made enough content to keep someone entertained for probably their whole life.

Really, any modern racing game that uses wheel and pedals are amazing compared to what existed before that. Luckily, even the good direct drive wheels and good pedal setups have gotten more affordable in recent times.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

While not exactly a traditional racing game, I always loved the Stuntman series.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Old Gran Turismo, Wreckfest, and Rollcage are mine.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage was a real banger that I played the shit out of

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago

Any Black Box made Need for Speed.

(Currently busy fixing Pro Street, so many bugs...)

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