Considering the technological boost and the attractiveness of racing games in the competitive world that we live in, we have curated a list of the 10 most realistic racing games on consoles that attract gamers today with a brief description of each game.
While the addiction linked to screens, virtual reality, games, and other activities that involve a longer and more animated screen time is often considered unhealthy and harmful, it doesn't always come without any perks. In this competitive technologically forward space that we reside in, gaming is not just a trend, but a life skill that several strive to master.
Bizarre fact: Quite astonishingly, it has been noticed that gamers who immerse themselves in racing games have beaten real-life Formula 1 racers and champions using abilities derived and developed in the virtual racing streets.
Racing games top the charts when it comes to popularity among the gaming masses. Here's a list of the most lifelike racing games that have attracted the scores of millions of gamers worldwide.
10. Forza Horizon 4 is a racing video game developed by Playground Games and published by Microsoft Studios. This game promotes changing tracks and settings and adding other components based on seasons to keep up with time and make it more interesting for the user by synchronising it with reality.
9. Ride 3 is a video game that focuses on motorcycle racing. Developed by Milestone srl and released on platforms like PlayStation 4 and Xbox one, it is one of the most popular and realistic motorcycle-racing video games out there.
8. Slightly Mad Studios developed and published Project Cars 2, a motorsport racing simulator video game for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The ability to adapt to changing circumstances due to a system that alters track conditions based on organic environmental factors makes this an ultra-realistic racing game. Features like multiple layouts of tracks, locations, and cars make it popular with the masses that adore realistic gaming.
7. F1 2019 is the next game on the list based on the real racing championships. It took 2 years to develop the eleventh edition of this game. It is deemed as Codemasters' most enterprising attempt yet.
6. Bigben Interactive's Trucking Racing Championship is a PS 4 video game simulator of the ERTC. Truck racing is a popular sport in Europe, and the ETRC has been running for more than 30 years. This is the world's largest and most enterprising racing series as described by the organisers and developers.
5. Gran Turismo 6 is a racing video game released by Polyphony Digital. It was the first game to have a certification by the governing body of motorsports worldwide. The game was released initially on the PlayStation compatible platforms.
4. Kunos Simulazioni's Assetto Corsa is a racing simulation game for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. According to the developer, it was created with the goal of emphasising realistic racing experiences while also allowing for customization and modability.
3. DiRT Rally is a rallying-themed racing video game developed by Codemasters. It is considered as the best rallying game by the fans. It is compatible with Windows and PlayStation platforms.
2. Grand Theft Auto V is a PlayStation 4 and Xbox One video game series created by David Jones and Mike Dailly. It is an action- and adventure-based game comprised of step-wise challenges, several related to driving & racing, this is by far the most versatile game when it comes to the variety of cars and vehicles that the user can choose from. One can buy anything from a tow truck to an aircraft, boat, or even an ambulance to name a few.
1. Microsoft Flight Simulator tops the chart of the most realistic racing games ever created. It is one of the most well-known and longest-running flight simulator programmes on the market.
