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Best PS4 Racing Games to Play

Feeling a need for speed but can't afford IRL car insurance? You might want to scope out the best PS4 racing games to play.

By Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 7 years ago 5 min read
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There's something incredible about being able to race your car and hear the roar of the engine as it speeds across a track. However, I'm actually just guessing that's the case; most people cannot afford to try to race their cars in real life — and shouldn't since it's dangerous.

If you want to have the thrill of a race without the potential jail time of racing, the best way to do it is to get a good game to give you that outlet. The PlayStation 4's VR-ready capabilities, ample racing game accessories, and awesome titles make it one of the best video game consoles for racing gamers.

If you've got a need for speed, then you need to check out this list of the best PS4 racing games to play this year.

Game critics all agree: Need for Speed is one of the best racing video game series to ever hit store shelves. Even if you aren't a typical fan, Need for Speed: Rivals will rank high on your list of the best PS4 racing games to play.

Excellent graphics, killer sounds, beautiful settings, and the ability to outfit your gaming setup with a ton of different hardware accessories for a more realistic race makes Rivals worth a try.

This racing game also allows you to "drop into" races where your friends are already on the track and gives you the option to do multiplayer races and tournaments as well.

A word of advice, this game will have you outrunning cops — and that means you might need to know the lay of the land a bit better than most other games. Multiple expansions make the Need for Speed world more real than ever before, so if you like the game, you 'll never get tired.

For folks who love the idea of being behind the wheel of a luxury show car, DriveClub scores high among the best PS4 racing games to play this year. This racing video game acts a lot like a real car club.

You can join a club of up to 12 players, or start your own. Race against your friends, other car clubs, and enjoy gorgeous roads that are inspired by real areas from around the world.

It's pure, sweet car fun.

Project CARS carries all the fun of old school racing games with all the awesome graphics of a seriously well-made PlayStation 4 game. There are a ton of ways to enjoy Project CARS, which is why it's one of the best PS4 racing games to play in 2017.

This super-versatile racing game allows you to create your own driver, arrange races that are both public and private, and even modify the cars you get with cool add-ons.

Regular cars, muscle cars, and supercars are all available for you to drive. As you get better, you also get sponsorships and awards in the game, just like in real life.

Its sequel, Project CARS 2, is just as good.

One of the best PS4 racing games to play that's designed for kids is Trackmania Turbo. This game, unlike others on this list, doesn't try to keep things realistic. Instead of sticking to the status quo of racing games, this one adds crazy tracks, colorful helicopters, and a million other whimsical elements to it.

The change in pace is very refreshing, and it's simple enough for kids to play with ease. For people who love a little extra color in their gaming, Trackmania Turbo will offer hours of fun.

To a point, you have to expect NASCAR to sponsor at least one of the best PS4 racing games to play. They basically are the people who do all the racing stuff most people pay attention to, and I'm pretty sure they have all the rights to major race car drivers' names. (Or, they know how to obtain them for video game purposes.)

So far, NASCAR Heat Evolution has shown itself to be a top notch game. You get to play as your favorite drivers, whizz down the race track in their trademark cars and get awesome views of the race in action.

This particular title was made by the creators behind two of the biggest racing games in history, so it's safe to say it's awesome.

The other track-sponsored title ranked as the best PS4 racing games to play this year is F1 — as in Formula 1 racing. Much like NASCAR Heat Evolution, F1 gives people the chance to play as their favorite drivers and get a feeling of being behind the wheel of their own race car.

The graphics aren't as good as the NASCAR title, but the behind-the-scenes drama and storyline of the game are seriously impressive. Because of that, it's definitely worth a go if you love racing video games with a serious plot behind them.

Cars was one of the biggest racing movie series to ever be made, and it's a series that's still really popular among kids. Every movie also had a racing game come out with it, too, and so far, every racing game has proven to be very well received.

Does it come as any surprise that Cars 3: Driven to Win would be a smash hit? It's got good gameplay, great graphics, and also has the added perk of featuring favorite characters from your kids' fave movie. So, it's one of the best PS4 racing games to play with your kids. 'Nuff said.

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