The Best Racing Games for Nintendo Switch

Update : Monster Jam Showdown - Big Air Edition added at rank #13.
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MotoGP 24 (2024)

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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

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Elasto Mania Remastered (2022)

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

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

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

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Wreckfest (2018)

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Android PC Windows Xbox One IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch

Wreckfest is a destruction derby themed racer that features realistic damage modeling and vehicle wear and tear, housed in inventive events and occasionally ludicrous vehicle options. You will be put through your paces as you race various vehicles, from demolition derby type cars to riding lawn mowers.

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What we like:
  • Realistic damage modeling
  • Variety of vehicles
  • Customizable difficulty settings and car tuning options
  • Livery system for skins and colors
  • Experience/leveling system across single-player & multiplayer modes
What could be improved:
  • Early difficulty curve can be challenging for casual racers
  • No narrative structure in career mode
  • Loading times can be sluggish on console

  • racing
  • driving
  • vehicle
  • physics

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Horizon Chase 2 (2022)

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Nintendo Switch Android Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Mac OS PC Windows IOS iPhone

Horizon Chase 2 is a classic fast-paced and accessible arcade racing game with a unique art style, thrilling soundtrack, and online multiplayer for all game modes.


  • racing
  • arcade

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Redout 2 (2022)

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

The fastest racing game in the universe. Redout 2 is a tribute to classic arcade racing games and the sequel to the critically acclaimed Redout. Reach impossible speeds in exhilarating futuristic races across an extensive single-player campaign and competitive multiplayer.


  • racing
  • futuristic

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GRID Autosport (2014)

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Android IOS iPhone Xbox 360 PC Windows Mac OS Linux Playstation 3 Nintendo Switch

Ignite your high-speed career as a pro-racer in GRID Autosport, engineered to deliver an irresistible mix of simulation handling and arcade thrills. Compete across Open-Wheel, Tuner, Touring, Endurance, Demolition, Drift, Drag and Street Races.

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  • racing
  • simulation
  • driving

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Make Way (2023)

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

Speed around loops, dart through train crossings, drift around helter skelters, and unleash wacky weaponry in this modern take on classic top-down multiplayer racing games. The twist? You build the track.

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  • racing
  • lego
  • party
  • multiplayer
  • top-down
  • pvp
  • building
  • family-friendly
  • local
  • comedy
  • cartoony
  • funny
  • combat
  • colourful
  • 3d

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Lego 2K Drive (2023)

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

LEGO 2K Drive is a fun and creative racing game that lets you explore a vast open world, build your own vehicles, and race against a cast of wacky rivals. With exciting drifting, boosting, and jumping mechanics, you'll need to master your skills to win races. Play solo or with friends in local splitscreen or online mode and race for the coveted Sky Trophy!

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What we like:
  • Fun arcade racing game with tight controls and interesting power-up system
  • Entertaining car-building mechanic
  • Equally fun for children and adults
  • Good writing and characters
  • Ability to build and race your own cars
What could be improved:
  • Predatory monetization system with no replay value and exorbitant prices for premium items
  • Buggy mess with crashes and soft-locks
  • Slow progression
  • Lack of track building and small maps

  • racing
  • open-world
  • vehicle
  • driving
  • off-road

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Rush Rally Origins (2021)

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Experience high-octane racing action with Rush Rally Origins! Race through 48 unique stages around the world, each with its own weather and time-of-day variations. Enjoy realistic car dynamics that make the game feel engaging and immersive. Rally on challenging surfaces, compete in championships or race against others in unique A-B mode. Unlock and upgrade classic cars to fit your driving style with a simple upgrade system.

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What we like:
  • Charming and unique gameplay
  • Realistic handling
  • Helpful rallying assisting mechanics
  • Large scope of replayability
  • Diverse range of locations
What could be improved:
  • No damage model
  • No random stage generator
  • Physics model favors AI
  • Limited car aesthetics
  • No online races available

  • racing
  • driving
  • automation
  • physics
  • isometric
  • rally
  • arcade

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New Star GP (2023)

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PC Windows j Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Xbox One

New Star GP is a fast and exciting arcade motorsport game with crisp retro visuals. Play career mode and work your way through decades of racing while upgrading your car and your support team... or chase high scores in championship mode on your own or in split-screen with up to three friends!


  • racing
  • split-screen
  • driving
  • arcade
  • local
  • multiplayer
  • retro
  • 4-player
  • pvp
  • 1980s
  • 1990s
  • sport
  • auto
  • stylized

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