Try These Racing Games Out for the Best VR Experience

Only a concept a few years back, virtual reality consoles have considerably piqued interest from customers. While it has a number of uses in quite a few industries, the main interest lies in its gaming capabilities.

Virtual reality consoles are best suited for the racing genre while also being one of the first game genres to embrace this technology. Essentially these games are seated VR experiences, meaning there would be a lesser chance of motion sickness.

If you are an Oculus, Vive, or a PlayStation VR user interested in buying a new racing game, this article is perfect for you. Here you will learn about the 10 best VR driving simulatorsyou can indulge in purchasing.

Project Cars

This isa racing game that you will absolutely love playing on your VR headset. Known for its realistic graphics and advanced simulation, Project Cars was the first-ever game to be ported to VR. Even though the game developers, Slightly Mad Studios, were not very well-known, this game really put them on the map. The popularity of this game made the developers publish a sequel as well as a smartphone version of the same.

AssettoCorsa

Developed by KUNOS-Simulazioni, this game first appeared as a PC game back in 2014. However, with the amazing response to it, this game was later developed for both the PS4 and Xbox One. While it was not particularly made for VR, it was later ported by the developer on user demand. With great attention to the physics of the cars, you can witness amazing visuals and sweet gameplay.

Gran Turismo Sport

Unlike Project Cars, this was a well-established game that was first out on PlayStation. The developers, Polyphony, did an amazing job on the graphics of the game and were quite appreciated by the players as well. You will see incredible attention to intricate details. The cars, the map, and the interior of each car look exceptionally well done. If you are looking for a realistic and authentic experience, this game is a must-try.

rFactor 2

First releasedfor the Windows platform in the year 2013, Studio 397 later introduced a VR feature in it. This game uses the latest version of the advanced physics engine, Direct X 11. Here, you can surf through 67 car models present and choose to race in 32 different tracks.

iRacing VR

Although it may sound like a dull name to you, the game is sure to surprise you. Available exclusively for Windows PC, this game is subscription-based. Undoubtedly one of the best racing simulation games out there, you will surely have a great time playing this. There are a number of tracks and cars you can choose from, making the game even more interesting.

Live For Speed

This game was one of the oldest VR racing simulator games released, back in 2002, by a team of 3 people. The main motive for this was to offer racing fans a realistic and authentic racing experience. With upgraded licenses for this ported game, you can get additional tracks and cars.

Driveclub VR

You must know this game as one of Sony's best-looking titles. Made exclusively for the PlayStation 4, this game was developed by Evolution Studios and released by Sony in 2014. Here you will find at least 80 beautifully created cars along with 100 incredibly realistic tracks.

RaceRoom Racing Experience

If you are looking for amazing graphics as well as a varied list of cars in a simulator game, this is the one you should choose. Made first for Windows machines, this game is a must-have if you are a racing enthusiast. You can play this game both online as well as offline and also purchase other content from your Steam wallet. 

DirtRally VR

If an immersive rally experience is what you are looking for, Dirt Valley VR is the best option out there. With exceptional gameplay and realistic graphics, this game is enough to steal your breath. It also has over 40 cars along with 8 different tracks for rally racing.

Project Cars 3

Although this game is yet to come out, Slightly Mad Studios come with their third rendition of the successful franchise. This game will be the best among the three, with 120 tracks and over 200 cars. If you have played any of the other two games before, get ready to be surprised by the progress they have made in this.