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The best racing games on Nintendo Switch

Full throttle, racing line, final corner: games that put you behind the wheel, on the track, off-road or as an arcade racer.

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  1. 1. Star Wars: Episode I - Racer

    Sci-fi setting · Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

    9.75 € 86 % positive

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  2. 2. Rocket League

    Co-op or multiplayer · Competing against other players

  3. 3. Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit - Remastered

    Lavish presentation · Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

Close behind

  1. 4. Asphalt Legends

    2018 free 82 % positive

    Lavish presentation · Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

  2. 5. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

    2025 39.99 € 92 % positive

    Co-op or multiplayer · Distinctive, stylised art style

  3. 6. Wreckfest

    2018 29.99 € 87 % positive

    Action-packed real-time combat · Lavish presentation

  4. 7. WRC 8

    2019 −90 % 29.99 € 2.99 € 5 days left 74 % positive

    Challenging difficulty · Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

  5. 8. Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled

    2019

    Co-op or multiplayer · Distinctive, stylised art style

  6. 9. MotoGP 19

    2019 19.99 € 88 % positive

    Driving or flying · Fast pace

  7. 10. Burnout Paradise Remastered

    2018 19.99 € 64 % positive

    Open world · Dense, handcrafted world

The full ranking

1 Star Wars: Episode I - Racer

Sci-fi setting

1999 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable 9.75 € 86 % positive

A fast-paced Star Wars pod racing game where you thunder through hazardous tracks at breakneck speed. With over 20 racers, upgrades and Anakin as the headline pilot, it captures the famous race from the film.

2 Rocket League

Co-op or multiplayer

2015 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 88 % positive

Fast-paced rocket-car soccer where physics-driven ball control and aerial maneuvers create a staggering skill ceiling. Easy to pick up, yet competitive online play offers years of mastery.

3 Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit - Remastered

Lavish presentation

2020 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable 29.99 € 81 % positive

An arcade racer built around high-speed chases, letting you play as either a street racer escaping the police or a cop hunting them down. Exotic cars, gadgets like spike strips and EMPs, and online competition keep the races fast and action-packed.

4 Asphalt Legends

Lavish presentation

2018 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified free 82 % positive

A fast arcade racer featuring licensed hypercars from Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini across spectacular locations worldwide. It favors fast, accessible thrills with nitro boosts and stunts over simulation realism.

5 Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Co-op or multiplayer

2025 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 39.99 € 92 % positive

A colorful arcade kart racer starring Sonic and friends, where Travel Rings warp the course into new dimensions mid-race. It shines in multiplayer, with chaotic items and team-based play.

6 Wreckfest

Action-packed real-time combat

2018 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 29.99 € 87 % positive

Wreckfest is a racing game built around demolition derbies and banger racing with convincing damage physics. Every collision changes how your car handles, so ramming rivals and surviving the crashes matter equally.

7 WRC 8

Challenging difficulty

2019 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable −90 % 29.99 € 2.99 € 5 days left 74 % positive

The official World Rally Championship game, with demanding handling across gravel, tarmac and snow. A reworked career mode, dynamic weather and over 100 stages deliver an authentic rally experience.

8 Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled

Co-op or multiplayer

2019 PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch

A bright, cheerful arcade kart racer remake with Crash Bandicoot charm, where drift boosts, power-up weapons and shortcuts drive fast and chaotic races. It shines most in local or online multiplayer.

9 MotoGP 19

Driving or flying

2019 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 19.99 € 88 % positive

You race official 2019 MotoGP riders on realistic tracks, with a Race Director mode and a trip through the series' history. Graphic editors let you create your own liveries and content.

10 Burnout Paradise Remastered

Open world

2018 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable 19.99 € 64 % positive

You tear through the open city of Paradise City, causing spectacular crashes and takedowns. With no menus between events, you race, chase stunts and hunt for shortcuts, solo or online with friends.

11 Hot Wheels Unleashed

Driving or flying

2021 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 29.99 € 81 % positive

An arcade racer starring Hot Wheels toy cars, with fast races across wild orange tracks full of loops and jumps. A track editor and many collectible vehicles let you build and share your own courses.

12 TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge

Challenging difficulty

2018 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable 19.99 € 74 % positive

A demanding motorcycle racing sim that faithfully recreates the dangerous 37-mile Isle of Man TT course. Extreme speed and precise riding on unforgiving public roads are the heart of the experience.

13 Grip

Action-packed real-time combat

2018 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable 29.99 € 86 % positive

Grip is a blisteringly fast combat racer in the spirit of Rollcage, letting you drive on walls and ceilings at extreme speed while blasting rivals with heavy weapons.

14 Hotshot Racing

Distinctive, stylised art style

2020 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 19.99 € 78 % positive

A fast arcade racer inspired by 90s classics, with drift-focused handling, crisp low-poly visuals and a strong sense of speed. Great for quick races solo or with friends in split-screen.

15 Mario Kart World

Co-op or multiplayer

2025 Nintendo Switch

Mario Kart World combines classic kart racing with a connected open world where you drive freely between tracks. Up to 24 racers, new moves like rail grinding and wall riding, and the elimination-style Knockout Tour make for chaotic competitive fun.

16 Redout

Sci-fi setting

2016 PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 19.99 € 84 % positive

A fast anti-gravity racer in the vein of F-Zero and WipEout, where you pilot hovering ships with physics-driven handling through loops and steep banked tracks. Precise reflexes are the key to mastering it.

17 Zombie Driver

Action-packed real-time combat

2009 PC, Nintendo Switch

An arcade top-down zombie romp where your car is the main weapon: you plow through hordes in timed missions, upgrade vehicles and rescue survivors.

18 F-Zero 99

Competing against other players

2023 Nintendo Switch

A battle royale racer in the classic F-Zero style: you take on 98 other machines across SNES-era tracks and must balance speed and your energy meter to survive until the end.

19 BlazeRush

Action-packed real-time combat

2014 PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 9.99 € 88 % positive

BlazeRush is a fast arcade racer with no brakes, where cars use weapons and hazards to outlast each other. It shines most in local or online multiplayer with friends.

20 Riptide GP: Renegade

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

2016 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 8.19 € 91 % positive

A fast futuristic hydro jet racer where you carve through waves, pull off stunts over waterfalls and work through a sizeable career mode. Split-screen and online multiplayer are included.

21 Redout 2

Sci-fi setting

2022 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 19.99 € 83 % positive

An extremely fast anti-gravity racer in the vein of F-Zero and Wipeout, where precise handling at blistering speed is the core. It offers a large single-player career with ship upgrades plus online multiplayer races.

22 Grid: Autosport

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

2014 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 78 % positive

A racing game balancing arcade and simulation, where you are a driver for hire across several disciplines such as touring cars, street, open wheel, endurance and tuner. Grippy handling, in-car view and aggressive rivals make for intense races.

23 Carmageddon: Rogue Shift

Action-packed real-time combat

2026 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 39.99 € 62 % positive

Carmageddon: Rogue Shift mixes the series' infamous vehicular carnage with roguelite runs: you upgrade your car and plow through zombie hordes in a post-apocalyptic world.

24 Horizon Chase 2

Pixel art

2022 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch

Horizon Chase 2 gives you fast, easy-to-pick-up arcade racing with a distinctive visual style and a thrilling soundtrack. You can take on every game mode online with other players.

25 Parking Garage Rally Circuit

Pixel art

2024 PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 8.99 € 96 % positive

A retro arcade racer blending rally-style time trials with multi-lap circuit tracks set in repurposed parking garages across North American cities. Tight arcade handling and jumps drive fast races against the clock.

26 Mini Motor Racing X

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

2019 PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 12.49 € 87 % positive

An arcade-style indie racer featuring tiny toy-like cars, with optional VR support, focused on fast and frantic races.

27 Meow Motors

Distinctive, stylised art style

2018 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 90 % positive

You drive kitties in tiny go-karts across colorful tracks, blasting rivals with bubble gum and other weapons. Power-ups and mines keep every race chaotic and short-burst fun.

28 LEGO 2K Drive

Open world

2023 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 62 % positive

A colorful arcade racer set in the open LEGO world of Bricklandia, where you build vehicles brick by brick and seamlessly transform between road, off-road and water. Light, family-friendly and funny.

29 Table Top Racing: World Tour

Action-packed real-time combat

2016 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 77 % positive

A speedy combat racer starring tiny toy cars zooming across tabletops and household settings, where power-ups and wheel weapons stir up chaos. Made by a wipEout co-creator, with championships, special events and online races for up to 8 players.

30 Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged

Driving or flying

2023 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 39.99 € 77 % positive

An arcade racer with toy Hot Wheels cars on wild orange tracks, featuring over 130 vehicles, new vehicle types, and a track builder for custom creations, playable offline and online.

31 Aqua Moto Racing Utopia

Driving or flying

2016 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 10.79 € 70 % positive

A jet ski racing game built around speed, stunts and water physics, with career championships, four-player split screen and eight-player online races.

32 V-Rally 4

Challenging difficulty

2018 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable 29.99 € 72 % positive

A racing game spanning rally, rallycross, drift, buggy and hill climb events, with over 50 cars to drive, upgrade and customize across demanding tracks around the world. The focus is on precise, challenging handling rather than easygoing arcade fun.

33 WRC 9

Challenging difficulty

2020 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 29.99 € 77 % positive

A demanding rally simulation with official WRC drivers, cars and stages, where precise driving and trusting your co-driver's pace notes are key. Online clubs let players run their own championships against others.

34 Slipstream

Distinctive, stylised art style

2018 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 9.75 € 91 % positive

An arcade racer in the spirit of OutRun, built on a true pseudo-3D engine with a driving synthwave soundtrack and vivid retro tracks. It captures the feel of 90s arcades with fast, precise drifting.

35 Mantis Burn Racing

Co-op or multiplayer

2016 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 8.19 € 68 % positive

A fast top-down arcade racer with a career mode, vehicle upgrades, and races for up to four players locally in split-screen or eight online. Handling is immediate and the tracks are detailed.

36 Hot Wheels Infinite Rush

Driving or flying

2026 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 49.99 € 63 % positive

An arcade racer set in the Hot Wheels universe, with four islands full of events, collectible vehicles and a track builder. You assemble your Rush Squad and work your way up to Rush Master.

37 TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3

Challenging difficulty

2023 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable −95 % 59.99 € 2.99 € 5 days left 73 % positive

You race powerful superbikes along the legendary 60 km road course of the Isle of Man, with walls and buildings whizzing past. It is unforgiving and precise, and rewards you for learning all 264 bends by heart.

38 MotoGP 20

Lavish presentation

2020 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable −85 % 19.99 € 2.99 € 2 days left 90 % positive

You ride realistic MotoGP machines with convincing handling and a deep managerial career mode. Online you can race friends or take on the legends of the sport.

39 Inertial Drift

Distinctive, stylised art style

2020 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 19.99 € 84 % positive

A stylish retro-flavored arcade racer that reinvents drifting with unusual twin-stick controls. The learning curve is steep, but nailing precise drifts around tight tracks feels very rewarding.

40 Xenon Racer

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

2019 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 9.99 € 65 % positive

An arcade racer set in 2030 where you drift electric, xenon-boosted cars through cities like Tokyo and Dubai. The focus is on speed, drifting and boosting rather than realistic simulation.

41 Beach Buggy Racing

Distinctive, stylised art style

2014 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch

You race quirky off-road buggies over tropical tracks, collecting wild powerups like Fireball and Oil Slick. The appeal is chaotic arcade fun against rivals with a serious case of road rage.

42 Moto Racer 4

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

2016 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 14.99 € 60 % positive

An arcade motorbike racer with asphalt and off-road tracks, built around drifts, wheelies and risky riding. It adds bike customisation and online races for up to 10 riders.

43 Super Night Riders

Pixel art

2016 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 4.99 € 89 % positive

Super Night Riders is a modern arcade racer inspired by retro classics, where you ride as Alice through a night of rival traffic. You dodge rivals and beat checkpoint timers rather than fighting for position.

44 Stunt Paradise

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

2024 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified −70 % 7.79 € 2.33 € ends today 96 % positive

An arcade stunt driving game about pulling off daring tricks and completing challenges. The focus is on fast, action-packed driving fun with no real story.

45 Star Racer

Sci-fi setting

2025 PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 9.75 € 93 % positive

A colorful retro arcade racer set across space and time, where you race to become the fastest in the galaxy. It focuses on speed and skill rather than story or simulation.

46 80's Overdrive

Pixel art

2017 PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 9.99 € 76 % positive

A retro 2D pixel-art racer inspired by 8- and 16-bit arcade classics, featuring a career mode with car upgrades, time attack, and a track generator for building your own courses.

47 Victory Heat Rally

Pixel art

2024 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable −40 % 19.99 € 11.99 € until tomorrow 88 % positive

A deliberately retro arcade racer in the spirit of 90s classics, where you chase rivals through fast, drift-heavy races. Its vivid pixel look and direct, instant handling are the core appeal.

48 Super Toy Cars

Action-packed real-time combat

2014 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable 9.99 € 68 % positive

An arcade combat racer with toy cars zooming across tabletop tracks built from everyday objects, where power-ups and weapons create chaos. It offers a career mode, local and online multiplayer, and a track editor.

49 Zombie Derby 2

Post-apocalyptic setting

2016 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 5.19 € 86 % positive

An arcade-style driving game set in a zombie-ridden post-apocalyptic world, where you upgrade your vehicles and plow through the undead.

50 Absolute Drift

Distinctive, stylised art style

2015 PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 14.99 € 89 % positive

A minimalist top-down drifting game with a clean, graphic look, focused purely on precise car control and fluid slides. You chase high scores and medals in challenges like Driftkhana and mountain drift runs.

51 Crash Drive 3

Open world

2021 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 19.50 € 93 % positive

A goofy cross-platform multiplayer driving game set in a big open world, where you pilot monster trucks, tanks and other vehicles, join quick competitive events, earn cash and unlock new rides.

52 Formula Legends

Historical setting

2025 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable 19.99 € 82 % positive

An arcade racing game that travels through the history of Formula racing, letting you drive legendary cars from different eras on reimagined circuits. It focuses on speed and driving skill with a touch of strategy.

53 Rally Arcade Classics

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

2024 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 19.50 € 78 % positive

An arcade rally racer featuring 44 classic cars from four decades and 48 tracks. The focus is on drifting and fast cornering rather than deep simulation.

54 Rekt!

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

2017 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified −60 % 4.99 € 1.99 € 8 days left 94 % positive

An arcade stunt-driving game inspired by Rush and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater: in quick sessions you clear challenges, unlock cars and arenas, and chase leaderboard glory with outrageous tricks.

55 Monster Energy Supercross: The Official Videogame

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

2018 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable 19.99 € 84 % positive

The official racing game of the 2017 Monster Energy Supercross championship, featuring demanding bike handling on stadium dirt tracks, a career mode and online races.

56 Snow Moto Racing Freedom

Driving or flying

2017 PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch 10.79 € 80 % positive

An arcade snowmobile racer where you speed across snocross tracks and snowy landscapes, pulling off airborne stunts to earn speed boosts.

57 New Star GP

Pixel art

2024 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 9.99 € 92 % positive

A fast arcade motorsport game with a retro look, where you race through decades of motorsport in a career while upgrading your car and team. You can also chase high scores in championships, solo or in split-screen with up to three friends.

58 Circuit Superstars

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

2021 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 19.99 € 86 % positive

A top-down racer focused on satisfying handling and the hunt for the perfect lap. It spans multiple motorsport disciplines, with a high skill ceiling in mastering each car and racing line, plus online multiplayer.

59 FIA European Truck Racing Championship

Driving or flying

2019 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable −90 % 29.99 € 2.99 € 5 days left 68 % positive

You drive 5-tonne, 1,000-horsepower racing trucks in the official European Truck Racing Championship against 12 rivals. You have to respect the race rules or face penalties.

60 DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing

Co-op or multiplayer

2023 PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified 39.99 € 64 % positive

A colorful arcade kart racer where beloved DreamWorks characters drift and race across imaginative tracks inspired by the films. With local split-screen and online modes, it is aimed at families and playing together.

What matters: Racing games

Racing games on Switch cover a wide range, from kart racers you can hand to anyone to simulation-leaning titles that punish sloppy braking. The first thing to decide is how much realism you want. Wreckfest and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit - Remastered are tagged realistic, but they lean toward crashes and police chases rather than strict precision. WRC 8 and TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge are both tagged realistic and difficult, so expect a learning curve and plan to practice.

If you play with friends or family, look at the multiplayer and co-op tags. Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds are colorful, stylish kart-style racers with co-op and a great soundtrack, which makes them easy picks for a shared couch. Hot Wheels Unleashed is also colorful and tagged for co-op. Rocket League swaps lap times for car soccer, and it is tagged difficult, so it rewards time spent getting the controls down.

For something more relaxed, Burnout Paradise Remastered is an open-world racer tagged for exploration, so you can drive around and find your own challenges instead of following a fixed track list. If you prefer polished, cinematic arcade racing, Asphalt Legends fits that description. Star Wars: Episode I - Racer is the oldest game on the list at 1999 and is tagged difficult, so it suits players who like a demanding classic.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best racing game on Switch for playing with friends?

Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds are both tagged multiplayer and co-op, and both are colorful with a great soundtrack. Hot Wheels Unleashed is another good option for groups.

Are there realistic racing games on Nintendo Switch?

Yes. WRC 8, TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge and MotoGP 19 are tagged realistic, and WRC 8 and TT Isle of Man are also tagged difficult. Wreckfest is realistic too, with a focus on crash-heavy racing.

Which Switch racing game is good for exploring instead of lap racing?

Burnout Paradise Remastered is an open-world racer tagged for exploration. It lets you roam the city and also supports multiplayer and co-op.

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