Best racing games on PS4 2017: six racing sims and arcade racers you need to buy
If you’re into cars as much as I am, then you want to drive fastest, most exotic cars on the planet – and a racing game offers the cheapest way to practice them. In the past, racing games like Sega Rally and Screamer were joy to play, but didn’t suggest the most realistic practices around. But accelerate to 2017, and you’ll find racing games have come a long way in the past few years.
Titles such as Project Cars, Mud four and Assetto Corsa suggest incredible levels of detail and realism that you simply wouldn’t have seen in the past, but there are still games for more casual racers too. Whether you choose permanently tweaking your setup during a practice session, or darting through traffic in a vinyl-emblazoned Lamborghini – there’s a racing game from everyone.
So which ones are worth your cash? I’ve played racing games – very likely a little too much – for the past twenty years, so to make things lighter for you, I’ve put together a list of the best racing games to buy on the PS4 in 2017.
The best racing games on the PS4 in 2017
1. Filth Four
Mud Rally is one of the best racing games I’ve played recently, but it’s somehow eclipsed by Filth Four. The graphics are gorgeous, with day and night stages looking almost photorealistic at points, and there’s so much content on suggest this time around, too. If you want to play online, bash into cones, or just mess around in RallyCross races, you’ll find a mode in Mess four that lets you do it – and the treating is also amazing.
In simulation mode, keeping your car on the track is tricky, challenging, and enormously rewarding when you get it right – but an arcade mode keeps things arousing and pleasant for more arcade-focused gamers, too.
If you don’t like rallying yet, you certainly will after buying Mud Four.
Two. Assetto Corsa
If you’re a fan of racing sims, Assetto Corsa is a must-have. Following months of delays on PS4 and Xbox One, the PC racer’s favourite eventually made its way to the console last year – and it’s the most realistic racing game I’ve ever played. There’s a fine range of cars and tracks to drive – including my local circuit, Brands Hatch – and there are DLCs being released all the time. Multiplayer on Assetto Corsa is by no means ideal, and the graphics don’t look as pretty as some games now, but overall it remains the best racing sim you can buy in 2017. Read our total review of Assetto Corsa here
Assetto Corsa (PS4)
Trio. Filth Rally
Filth four might have eclipsed it, but Mud Rally is still a fine game. With a steering wheel and shifter, this game offers one of the most immersive driving practices out there, and it even has an optional PSVR DLC for Virtual driving..
It might not have the total licensing of the official WRC game, but with such good treating and attention to detail, who cares?
Mess Rally Legend Edition (PS4)
Four. F1 2016
Every year, Codemasters releases a fresh version of its official Formula one game, but this year’s title is one of the best. While on the surface it might emerge very similar to last year’s game, but there truly is a gigantic difference inbetween F1 two thousand sixteen and F1 2015. Little bits of fan-requested detail have found their way into the game – from the safety car to manual starts – and at times they truly make you feel like an actual Formula one driver. When combined with a much deeper, improved career mode, the result is a game that can cater for xxx fans and casual racers alike. Read our utter review of F1 two thousand sixteen here.
F1 two thousand sixteen Limited Edition (PS4)
Racing games are becoming more realistic all the time, and a steering wheel truly is the best way to practice such titles. There are fairly a few to choose from, but the Thrustmaster T300RS combines good value with excellent spectacle; it’s the one I use. Read my review of the Thrustmaster T300RS GT Edition here.
Thrustmaster T300 RS Official Force Feedback wheel (PS4/PS3/PC DVD)
Five. Driveclub
Driveclub might not be the most realistic racer around, or the most in-depth, but it could be the prettiest. Released two years ago by Evolution Studios, Driveclub was one of the very first racers on the PS4, and offers casual gamers good, clean joy. Sure, Driveclub doesn’t have the hyper-realistic treating of other games, or the gigantic garage of Forza 6, for example, but it’s good enough for those not obsessed with downforce or suspension settings – and packs in some of the best weather effects you’ll ever see. If you like your games more Ridge Racer than Gran Turismo, it’s worth taking a look at Driveclub; it should be pretty cheap to pick up now, too.
Driveclub (PS4)
6. Project Cars: Game of the Year Edition
Released last year, Project Cars is still one of the most realistic racers you can buy on the PS4, and an essential game for xxx racers. Developed by Slightly Mad Studios and published by Bandai Namco, Project Cars features a massive but varied garage of cars, which should impress casual racers and more dedicated fans alike.
As well as the usual supercars, Project Cars includes some of my individual favourites, from the legendary Sauber C9 to the silent-but-deadly Audi R18 e-tron quattro Le Guy’s car – and more have been added via DLC. Combine that with gorgeous visuals, incredible sound and realistic treating, and Project Cars should be top of your list. The Game of the Year Edition has just been released, and comes with 50+ extra cars and three tracks over the original game as standard – so that’s the one to pick up in 2017. Best liked with a steering wheel.
Project CARS – Game of the Year Edition (PS4)
Best upcoming racing games
Project Cars Two
The original Project Cars ushered in a fresh period of ultra-realistic racers, and it looks like Project Cars two will be fatter and better. There will be more than one hundred seventy cars and sixty tracks in the fresh version, and Slightly Mad Studios has already shown off several off-road tracks too, so you can powerslide in snow, ice and mud, as well as tarmac. There will be dynamic weather and lighting effects too – something that isn’t included in GT Sport. Throw in possible PS VR capability, and Project Cars two could be the game to buy this year. You can read my preview of Project Cars two here.
GT Sport
If you like racing games then you’ll already know about Gran Turismo. It’s one of the most significant franchises ever for the PlayStation brand, and following years of delays, we’re ultimately going to get a fresh version for the PS4. It’s going to be called GT Sport, and Polyphony Digital says it will be the most ambitious Gran Turismo game yet. Featuring PS VR compatibility, 4K optimization along with an eSports league – we can’t wait!
Best racing games on PS4 2017: six racing sims and arcade racers you need to buy, Alphr
Best racing games on PS4 2017: six racing sims and arcade racers you need to buy
If you’re into cars as much as I am, then you want to drive fastest, most exotic cars on the planet – and a racing game offers the cheapest way to practice them. In the past, racing games like Sega Rally and Screamer were joy to play, but didn’t suggest the most realistic practices around. But accelerate to 2017, and you’ll find racing games have come a long way in the past few years.
Titles such as Project Cars, Mess four and Assetto Corsa suggest incredible levels of detail and realism that you simply wouldn’t have seen in the past, but there are still games for more casual racers too. Whether you choose permanently tweaking your setup during a practice session, or darting through traffic in a vinyl-emblazoned Lamborghini – there’s a racing game from everyone.
So which ones are worth your cash? I’ve played racing games – very likely a little too much – for the past twenty years, so to make things lighter for you, I’ve put together a list of the best racing games to buy on the PS4 in 2017.
The best racing games on the PS4 in 2017
1. Mess Four
Mud Rally is one of the best racing games I’ve played recently, but it’s somehow eclipsed by Mess Four. The graphics are gorgeous, with day and night stages looking almost photorealistic at points, and there’s so much content on suggest this time around, too. If you want to play online, bash into cones, or just mess around in RallyCross races, you’ll find a mode in Mess four that lets you do it – and the treating is also amazing.
In simulation mode, keeping your car on the track is tricky, challenging, and utterly rewarding when you get it right – but an arcade mode keeps things titillating and pleasant for more arcade-focused gamers, too.
If you don’t like rallying yet, you certainly will after buying Filth Four.
Two. Assetto Corsa
If you’re a fan of racing sims, Assetto Corsa is a must-have. Following months of delays on PS4 and Xbox One, the PC racer’s favourite ultimately made its way to the console last year – and it’s the most realistic racing game I’ve ever played. There’s a good range of cars and tracks to drive – including my local circuit, Brands Hatch – and there are DLCs being released all the time. Multiplayer on Assetto Corsa is by no means ideal, and the graphics don’t look as pretty as some games now, but overall it remains the best racing sim you can buy in 2017. Read our total review of Assetto Corsa here
Assetto Corsa (PS4)
Three. Mud Rally
Mess four might have eclipsed it, but Mess Rally is still a fine game. With a steering wheel and shifter, this game offers one of the most immersive driving practices out there, and it even has an optional PSVR DLC for Virtual driving..
It might not have the total licensing of the official WRC game, but with such good treating and attention to detail, who cares?
Filth Rally Legend Edition (PS4)
Four. F1 2016
Every year, Codemasters releases a fresh version of its official Formula one game, but this year’s title is one of the best. While on the surface it might show up very similar to last year’s game, but there truly is a meaty difference inbetween F1 two thousand sixteen and F1 2015. Little bits of fan-requested detail have found their way into the game – from the safety car to manual starts – and at times they truly make you feel like an actual Formula one driver. When combined with a much deeper, improved career mode, the result is a game that can cater for xxx fans and casual racers alike. Read our total review of F1 two thousand sixteen here.
F1 two thousand sixteen Limited Edition (PS4)
Racing games are becoming more realistic all the time, and a steering wheel truly is the best way to practice such titles. There are fairly a few to choose from, but the Thrustmaster T300RS combines good value with superb spectacle; it’s the one I use. Read my review of the Thrustmaster T300RS GT Edition here.
Thrustmaster T300 RS Official Force Feedback wheel (PS4/PS3/PC DVD)
Five. Driveclub
Driveclub might not be the most realistic racer around, or the most in-depth, but it could be the prettiest. Released two years ago by Evolution Studios, Driveclub was one of the very first racers on the PS4, and offers casual gamers good, clean joy. Sure, Driveclub doesn’t have the hyper-realistic treating of other games, or the phat garage of Forza 6, for example, but it’s good enough for those not obsessed with downforce or suspension settings – and packs in some of the best weather effects you’ll ever see. If you like your games more Ridge Racer than Gran Turismo, it’s worth taking a look at Driveclub; it should be pretty cheap to pick up now, too.
Driveclub (PS4)
6. Project Cars: Game of the Year Edition
Released last year, Project Cars is still one of the most realistic racers you can buy on the PS4, and an essential game for xxx racers. Developed by Slightly Mad Studios and published by Bandai Namco, Project Cars features a ample but varied garage of cars, which should impress casual racers and more dedicated fans alike.
As well as the usual supercars, Project Cars includes some of my individual favourites, from the legendary Sauber C9 to the silent-but-deadly Audi R18 e-tron quattro Le Guy’s car – and more have been added via DLC. Combine that with gorgeous visuals, incredible sound and realistic treating, and Project Cars should be top of your list. The Game of the Year Edition has just been released, and comes with 50+ extra cars and three tracks over the original game as standard – so that’s the one to pick up in 2017. Best liked with a steering wheel.
Project CARS – Game of the Year Edition (PS4)
Best upcoming racing games
Project Cars Two
The original Project Cars ushered in a fresh period of ultra-realistic racers, and it looks like Project Cars two will be thicker and better. There will be more than one hundred seventy cars and sixty tracks in the fresh version, and Slightly Mad Studios has already shown off several off-road tracks too, so you can powerslide in snow, ice and mud, as well as tarmac. There will be dynamic weather and lighting effects too – something that isn’t included in GT Sport. Throw in possible PS VR capability, and Project Cars two could be the game to buy this year. You can read my preview of Project Cars two here.
GT Sport
If you like racing games then you’ll already know about Gran Turismo. It’s one of the most significant franchises ever for the PlayStation brand, and following years of delays, we’re eventually going to get a fresh version for the PS4. It’s going to be called GT Sport, and Polyphony Digital says it will be the most ambitious Gran Turismo game yet. Featuring PS VR compatibility, 4K optimization along with an eSports league – we can’t wait!
Best racing games on PS4 2017: six racing sims and arcade racers you need to buy, Alphr
Best racing games on PS4 2017: six racing sims and arcade racers you need to buy
If you’re into cars as much as I am, then you want to drive fastest, most exotic cars on the planet – and a racing game offers the cheapest way to practice them. In the past, racing games like Sega Rally and Screamer were joy to play, but didn’t suggest the most realistic practices around. But accelerate to 2017, and you’ll find racing games have come a long way in the past few years.
Titles such as Project Cars, Filth four and Assetto Corsa suggest incredible levels of detail and realism that you simply wouldn’t have seen in the past, but there are still games for more casual racers too. Whether you choose permanently tweaking your setup during a practice session, or darting through traffic in a vinyl-emblazoned Lamborghini – there’s a racing game from everyone.
So which ones are worth your cash? I’ve played racing games – very likely a little too much – for the past twenty years, so to make things lighter for you, I’ve put together a list of the best racing games to buy on the PS4 in 2017.
The best racing games on the PS4 in 2017
1. Mess Four
Filth Rally is one of the best racing games I’ve played recently, but it’s somehow eclipsed by Mud Four. The graphics are gorgeous, with day and night stages looking almost photorealistic at points, and there’s so much content on suggest this time around, too. If you want to play online, bash into cones, or just mess around in RallyCross races, you’ll find a mode in Mud four that lets you do it – and the treating is also amazing.
In simulation mode, keeping your car on the track is tricky, challenging, and utterly rewarding when you get it right – but an arcade mode keeps things arousing and pleasurable for more arcade-focused gamers, too.
If you don’t like rallying yet, you certainly will after buying Mess Four.
Two. Assetto Corsa
If you’re a fan of racing sims, Assetto Corsa is a must-have. Following months of delays on PS4 and Xbox One, the PC racer’s favourite eventually made its way to the console last year – and it’s the most realistic racing game I’ve ever played. There’s a good range of cars and tracks to drive – including my local circuit, Brands Hatch – and there are DLCs being released all the time. Multiplayer on Assetto Corsa is by no means flawless, and the graphics don’t look as pretty as some games now, but overall it remains the best racing sim you can buy in 2017. Read our total review of Assetto Corsa here
Assetto Corsa (PS4)
Three. Mud Rally
Filth four might have eclipsed it, but Filth Rally is still a superb game. With a steering wheel and shifter, this game offers one of the most immersive driving practices out there, and it even has an optional PSVR DLC for Virtual driving..
It might not have the utter licensing of the official WRC game, but with such good treating and attention to detail, who cares?
Mud Rally Legend Edition (PS4)
Four. F1 2016
Every year, Codemasters releases a fresh version of its official Formula one game, but this year’s title is one of the best. While on the surface it might emerge very similar to last year’s game, but there indeed is a gigantic difference inbetween F1 two thousand sixteen and F1 2015. Little bits of fan-requested detail have found their way into the game – from the safety car to manual starts – and at times they truly make you feel like an actual Formula one driver. When combined with a much deeper, improved career mode, the result is a game that can cater for xxx fans and casual racers alike. Read our total review of F1 two thousand sixteen here.
F1 two thousand sixteen Limited Edition (PS4)
Racing games are becoming more realistic all the time, and a steering wheel truly is the best way to practice such titles. There are fairly a few to choose from, but the Thrustmaster T300RS combines good value with superb spectacle; it’s the one I use. Read my review of the Thrustmaster T300RS GT Edition here.
Thrustmaster T300 RS Official Force Feedback wheel (PS4/PS3/PC DVD)
Five. Driveclub
Driveclub might not be the most realistic racer around, or the most in-depth, but it could be the prettiest. Released two years ago by Evolution Studios, Driveclub was one of the very first racers on the PS4, and offers casual gamers good, clean joy. Sure, Driveclub doesn’t have the hyper-realistic treating of other games, or the thick garage of Forza 6, for example, but it’s good enough for those not obsessed with downforce or suspension settings – and packs in some of the best weather effects you’ll ever see. If you like your games more Ridge Racer than Gran Turismo, it’s worth taking a look at Driveclub; it should be pretty cheap to pick up now, too.
Driveclub (PS4)
6. Project Cars: Game of the Year Edition
Released last year, Project Cars is still one of the most realistic racers you can buy on the PS4, and an essential game for xxx racers. Developed by Slightly Mad Studios and published by Bandai Namco, Project Cars features a large but varied garage of cars, which should impress casual racers and more dedicated fans alike.
As well as the usual supercars, Project Cars includes some of my individual favourites, from the legendary Sauber C9 to the silent-but-deadly Audi R18 e-tron quattro Le Boy’s car – and more have been added via DLC. Combine that with gorgeous visuals, incredible sound and realistic treating, and Project Cars should be top of your list. The Game of the Year Edition has just been released, and comes with 50+ extra cars and three tracks over the original game as standard – so that’s the one to pick up in 2017. Best liked with a steering wheel.
Project CARS – Game of the Year Edition (PS4)
Best upcoming racing games
Project Cars Two
The original Project Cars ushered in a fresh period of ultra-realistic racers, and it looks like Project Cars two will be fatter and better. There will be more than one hundred seventy cars and sixty tracks in the fresh version, and Slightly Mad Studios has already shown off several off-road tracks too, so you can powerslide in snow, ice and mud, as well as tarmac. There will be dynamic weather and lighting effects too – something that isn’t included in GT Sport. Throw in possible PS VR capability, and Project Cars two could be the game to buy this year. You can read my preview of Project Cars two here.
GT Sport
If you like racing games then you’ll already know about Gran Turismo. It’s one of the most significant franchises ever for the PlayStation brand, and following years of delays, we’re eventually going to get a fresh version for the PS4. It’s going to be called GT Sport, and Polyphony Digital says it will be the most ambitious Gran Turismo game yet. Featuring PS VR compatibility, 4K optimization along with an eSports league – we can’t wait!