Best-rated racing games
Gran Turismo tops this ranking with 96/100, ahead of Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec (95/100) and Gran Turismo 2 (93/100). Metacritic critic scores. 50 games ranked.
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Which one got the higher Metacritic score?
| # | Game | Number | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gran TurismoMetascore, PlayStation version | 96/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 2 | Gran Turismo 3: A-SpecMetascore, PlayStation 2 version (54 reviews) | 95/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 3 | Gran Turismo 2Metascore, PlayStation version (23 reviews) | 93/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 4 | Mario Kart: Super CircuitMetascore, Game Boy Advance version (24 reviews) | 93/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 5 | Forza Horizon 4Metascore, Xbox One version | 92/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 6 | Forza Horizon 5Metascore, Xbox Series X version | 92/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 7 | Mario Kart 8 DeluxeCritic Metascore, Nintendo Switch | 92/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 8 | Forza Horizon 3Metascore, Xbox One version | 91/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 9 | Forza Motorsport 4Metascore, Xbox 360 version (83 reviews) | 91/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 10 | Mario Kart DSMetascore, Nintendo DS version | 91/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 11 | Project Gotham Racing 2Metascore, Xbox (50 reviews) | 90/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 12 | Gran Turismo 4Metascore, PlayStation 2 version (74 reviews) | 89/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 13 | Burnout ParadiseMetascore, Xbox 360 version | 88/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 14 | Crash Team RacingMetascore, PlayStation (20 reviews) | 88/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 15 | Diddy Kong RacingMetascore, Nintendo 64 version (15 reviews) | 88/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 16 | Need for Speed: Hot PursuitMetascore, Xbox 360 version (73 reviews) | 88/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 17 | DriverMetascore, PlayStation (22 reviews) | 87/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 18 | Gran Turismo 7Metascore, PS5 version | 87/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 19 | Mario Kart: Double Dash!!Metascore, GameCube version (58 reviews) | 87/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 20 | F1 2020Metascore, PlayStation 4 (47 reviews) | 86/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 21 | Mario Kart WorldMetascore, Switch 2 version | 86/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 22 | Assetto CorsaMetascore, PC version | 85/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 23 | DiRT RallyMetascore, PlayStation 4 version | 85/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 24 | Mario Kart 7Metascore, Nintendo 3DS version | 85/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 25 | Rocket LeagueMetascore, PlayStation 4 version | 85/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 26 | DiRT Rally 2.0Metascore, PlayStation 4 version (35 reviews) | 84/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 27 | F1 2021Metascore, PlayStation 5 version (32 reviews) | 84/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 28 | Forza MotorsportMetascore, Xbox Series X (most-reviewed platform) | 84/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 29 | Gran Turismo 5Metascore, PS3 version (82 reviews) | 84/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 30 | SpeedRunnersMetascore, PC version (11 reviews) | 84/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 31 | Mario Kart 64Metascore, Nintendo 64 version (15 reviews) | 83/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 32 | Need for Speed: Most WantedMetascore, Xbox 360 version | 83/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 33 | Mario Kart WiiMetascore, Wii version (73 reviews) | 82/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 34 | Need for Speed: Underground 2Metascore, PS2 version (39 reviews) | 82/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 35 | WreckfestMetascore, PC version (33 reviews) | 81/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 36 | Crazy TaxiMetascore, PlayStation 2 version (15 reviews) | 80/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 37 | Temple RunMetascore, iOS version (10 reviews) | 80/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 38 | Assetto Corsa CompetizioneMetascore, PC version (23 reviews) | 77/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 39 | Need for Speed UnboundMetascore, PlayStation 5 version (54 reviews) | 77/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 40 | Gran Turismo SportMetascore, PS4 version (83 reviews) | 75/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 41 | Mario Kart Live: Home CircuitMetascore, Nintendo Switch version (62 reviews) | 75/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 42 | Asphalt 9: LegendsMetascore, iOS version (9 reviews) | 74/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 43 | TrackmaniaMetascore, PC version | 74/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 44 | F1 24Metascore, PC version (32 reviews) | 72/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 45 | Need for Speed HeatMetascore, PlayStation 4 version | 72/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 46 | Real Racing 3Metascore, iOS (30 reviews) | 70/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 47 | F1 2015Metascore, PlayStation 4 version (46 reviews) | 65/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 48 | The Crew 2Metascore, PS4 version | 64/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 49 | Need for Speed PaybackMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (61 reviews) | 61/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
| 50 | Mario Kart TourMetascore, iOS version | 59/100 | October 2026 | Metacritic |
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