Best Racing Games of 2017

Aside from other video games such as fighting and shooting, racing games are pretty much up there on best types of video games. It's true — it's so much more different than any other because you're actually not killing someone! The thrill of driving a race car and managing to get first place while you're neck and neck with your opponents can really make anyone sit at the edge of the couch in nervousness and excitement. It actually gets your blood flowing.

For me, I love racing games, solely for the effects they have on me. We all cannot help but jump and yelp when we're so close to the finish line. But what truly beats down my mood, and I'm sure this goes for everyone as well, is the second we're about to cross the line, an opponent speeds the hell up and beats you to it. So close, but not fast enough... Damn. Anyways, surprisingly enough, this is why I enjoy racing games — they really play with our emotions and sometimes they can get to us, which are what these types of video games are supposed to do!

Video game creators have produced the best racing games this year and a lot of us are already playing one or two from this list. But if you're here to see which racing games are the best of the best and want to dive right into what everyone else is playing, then check out these best racing games of 2017.

Ever since the first Project CARS was released in 2015, people couldn't wait for a possible second one to come out since the first one was phenomenal. For the best racing games of 2017, Project CARS 2 dropped this past September and gamers love the second one probably a bit more than the first one.

Available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, is seen at the next evolution in the award-winning racing series. This game features one of the most iconic cars through exciting and thrilling conditions to deliver the “Ultimate Driver Journey” experience and the rush of it all. Project CARS 2 is beautifully designed and authentically crafted to give gamers the most accurate driving experience.

From touring cars to endurance prototypes and exotic hypercars, you have total freedom to choose what and where to drive at anytime and anywhere — who doesn’t want that opportunity in a racing game?

This game is easily one of the top best racing games of 2017. Gamers all over were nuts about F1 2016 and it was nearly impossible for them to be patient until F1 2017 dropped this past August. If they made a video games that amazing, they had to drop a second one soon.

Similar to the previous one, F1 2017 allows gamers to win the 2017 World Championship, break records in the fastest F1 cars, and even race in some of the most classic and well-known F1 cars from the last 30 years! This year’s F1 includes gameplay in the Championships mode, new features, both online and offline, and is so far the most thrilling out of the F1 video games.

Ah, Need for Speed, oneof the most iconic video games and even films in racing history. From the multitude of video games from this series that's been released throughout the years, their most recent one is having the bigger effect on gamers across the country — making Need for Speed Payback one of the best racing games of 2017.

This video game returns November of 2017 and takes place in the underworld of Fortune Valley where you and your crew are reunited by a search for vengeance against The House, a nefarious cartel that rules the city’s casinos, criminals, and even cops — a corrupt gambler’s paradise.

Need for Speed Payback allows gamers to face a variety of challenges and events as characters Tyler the Racer, Mac the Showman, and Jess the Wheelman. While each driver races and faces different missions and challenges in order to earn the respect of the Valley’s underground, they also must compete in a race to take down The House. Will you be able to accomplish that? Consider this video game a challenge to you and test it out!

Already released this past June, Dirt 4 is the fourth game in the Dirt series, and so far, definitely the best one. This action-packed racing game will make anyone want to get in on it, even if you're not crazy about racing games — the concept can lure almost anyone.

Dirt 4 features a game-changing system called “Your Stage” where the gamer is allowed to produce a wide range of unique stages just by the press of a button. You have the opportunity to choose your location and even set route parameters. Then Your Stage gets into work and creates a unique rally stage where you can race on. Cool, right? You’re basically the creator in this video game.

You can also share these stages with friends and challenge them to beat your time. The creations to these stages are endless while you can make much longer and technical routes for more challenging courses or something even shorter. It all depends on how and where you want to race!

From the list of the best racing games of 2017, Gran Turismo is undoubtably one of the more well-known racing game series in history. Throughout the years, Gran Turismo producers have created among the best of the best racing games you couldn't possibly imagine. And their most recent one, Gran Turismo Sport, will be coming in strong when it will drop sometime in 2017.

In this game, you’ll be entering the future of motorsports with motor racing experience like never before. Grand Turismo Sport is the world’s first racing experience to bring global, online competitions sanctioned by the highest governing body of international motorsports — the FIA (Federation International Automobile). You have the chance to create your legacy while you represent and compete for your home country or favorite manufacturer through two Championships: Nations Cup & Manufacturers Fan Cup.

Forza Motorsport is also among the top racing game series in history from their amazing past games. Even though Forza Motorsport 6 was a huge hit in 2015, it looks like Forza Motorsport 7 is even bigger when it dropped in early October.

Forza Motorsport 7 consists of the thrill and rush of motorsport while playing in the most authentic and beautiful racing game ever. The graphics in this game are unreal while you enjoy collecting and racing more than 700 cars! Yes, this video games does include 700 cars. You can also race in 30 famous destinations and 200 ribbons. Forza Motorsport isn't popular for nothing.

What's one of the best racing games of 2017 without including one of the most popular DisneyPixar's films Cars, of course? Cars' amazing films had a few of the best and most nerve-wracking races ever — which made sense why video game creators brought the film to life. While Cars 2 was released about six years ago (I know, way too long ago), Cars 3 was dropped this past June and gamers are loving it even more than the last two.

In this one, you can join Lightning McQueen and Cruz Ramirez as they prepare for the rematch against rival racer Jackson Storm. You can increase your driving skills in this ultimate world-class, competitive racing experience. There are over 20 customizable characters, including McQueen, Storm, and Ramirez, as well as the next generation of racers. There are over 20 tracks to choose from that are all locations from the film like Radiator Springs and Florida International Speedway.

The WipEout Omega Collection gathers together all the content from WipEout HD, WipEout HD Fury, and WipEout 2048. In this game, gamers are taking advantage of the power and memory bandwidth of PS4 to rework all textures in the game. Textures that are now clear when even viewed up close — you can also read some of the small text on the ships, too. WipEout Omega Collection also has a host of improved graphical effects, which will make the racing experience even more realistic than before — adding in HDR which improved contrast drastically from what was before.

Among the best racing games of 2017, Flatout is definitely one of the more well-known and most played racing games ever. Their variety of past video games all affected gamers in the most positive and drastic way — which meant that they wanted more. And behold! Flatout 4 Total Insanity was born when it was dropped in March of 2017, and people still can't put the game down to this day.

Flatout 4 Total Insanity consists of fast-paced action in the demolition derby style racing genre. Gamers are loving the bigger, louder, and even crazier stunts and collisions coming from Total Insanity — the title basically says it all. You can also enjoy some of the popular classic stunts, too — not all of the stunts are new. You're getting the best of both worlds here, the original and the newer stunts!

Yup, Micro Machines World Series made it on the list of the best racing games of 2017, because of the endless possibilities it features. This video game is the only console game that combines the thrilling madness of racing micro vehicles with epic team battle strategies.

They’re all set against the extraordinary interactive backdrops of the everyday home. Micro Machines World Series also features game modes such as Race and Elimination. There are also new Battle Arenas which allow gamers to wreak mass destruction on a miniature scale against friends or Al. There’s also Team Play where you and your team work together while using your vehicles’ unique skills in modes like “Capture the Flag” and “King of the Hill.”