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Best Racing Games for PS5 Ranked (2026)
By Hisan Kidwai
February 22, 2026
Let’s be honest: if you love motorsport, racing games are the closest you’ll ever get to the wheel of a GT3 car flying down the Kemmel Straight at Spa. But with so many options on PS5, finding the one that actually feels right—whether you’re chasing realism or just want a good time—can be a challenge.
We’ve spent time with all the heavy hitters to save you the guesswork. Here are the five best racing games on PS5 right now.
5. EA Sports WRC
If loose gravel, blind crests, and Scandinavian flicks sound like your idea of a good time, EA Sports WRC is the rally game you’ve been waiting for.
It packs over 600 kilometers of stages across 18 official WRC locations, with surfaces ranging from smooth asphalt to loose gravel and slick snow. You get to drive 10 current WRC, WRC2, and Junior WRC cars, plus 68 iconic rally machines spanning six decades of the sport.
What makes it special is the Dynamic Handling System—it genuinely makes you feel like you’re wrestling a rally car through unpredictable terrain. Regular updates keep the content fresh, so it never feels like you’ve run out of road.
4. Assetto Corsa Competizione
If you’ve ever thought, “I wish Gran Turismo was more hardcore,” this is your game.
Assetto Corsa Competizione is the most uncompromising sim racer on PS5. It’s laser-focused on GT3, GT4, and GT2 class cars, with officially licensed teams, drivers, and circuits from the 2018 to 2023 seasons. The dynamic weather and day-night cycles shine in endurance formats like the 24 Hours of Spa.
But the real star is the handling. It simulates everything—tire grip, aerodynamics, suspension behavior, and electronics—with obsessive detail. You can play with a controller, but do yourself a favor: if you’re serious about racing, invest in a steering wheel setup. It’s a game-changer.
3. Forza Horizon 5
After years as an Xbox exclusive, Forza Horizon 5 has finally landed on PS5—and yes, it was worth the wait.
Set in a vibrant, stylized version of Mexico, the map is the most diverse in the series: jungles, beaches, deserts, and even an active caldera volcano. On PS5, it’s all rendered beautifully in native 4K.
The magic of Horizon 5 is how it blends realistic car models and physics with arcade-style freedom. It’s fun whether you’re meticulously tuning a hypercar or just sending a Jeep off a sand dune. There’s an almost overwhelming amount to do—whether you’re exploring solo or tackling challenges with friends.
2. F1 24
You can’t have a racing game list without an F1 title, and F1 24 holds its own—even with the occasional criticism it’s received.
The headline feature is the EA SPORTS Dynamic Handling system, developed with reigning champ Max Verstappen. It’s designed to give the most realistic driving feel in the series to date. Some players weren’t sold on it, but I was. And if Max says it’s more accurate, I’m inclined to believe him.
Visually, it’s a stunner on PS5 and PS5 Pro—especially when you’re battling through rain-soaked street circuits. A heads-up: this year’s version drops the Breaking Point story mode and replaces it with a revamped Career Mode where you can race as a current F1 driver, a legend, or a fully custom character. It’s a shift, but the core racing is as strong as ever.
1. Gran Turismo 7
At number one, it has to be Gran Turismo 7—the most iconic racing game on PlayStation.
This is Kazunori Yamauchi’s passion project, built by someone who obsesses over how a car feels, sounds, and behaves. That attention to detail shows. With over 400 cars from 60 manufacturers, 37 locations, and 110 track layouts, it’s a celebration of automotive culture.
Single-player mode makes a welcome return after being absent in previous entries. It’s not as story-driven as some might like—I personally wished for a bit more narrative depth—but the core driving experience is unmatched.
GT7 fully flexes the PS5’s hardware: 4K resolution, ray tracing, haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and 3D spatial audio. When you combine that with advanced physics and deep tuning options, it creates the most immersive, realistic racing experience on any console right now.
Whether you’re chasing hardcore simulation, open-world fun, or the prestige of Formula 1, the PS5 has a racing game that fits your style. If you’re just starting out, Gran Turismo 7 is the safest bet—but if you know exactly what kind of racing you love, there’s something here for you.
Now go get behind that digital wheel. The starting grid’s waiting.
