The racing and flying PC game genre will never lose its popularity because it is often the only chance to enjoy the look and control of a luxury supercar or a Boeing 737. The racing game has been tested by the computer for decades, upgraded by realistic chassis behaviour systems, and gained multiplayer racing functionality.
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Forza Horizon 4
Release date: 2 October 2018Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/SCooperative for: 4, Multiplayer for: 12The famous racing arcade game Forza Horizon 4 deservedly heads today’s top ranking because the game amazes not only with its beautiful entourage of old England but also with a huge number of the most powerful cars. Each car here can be modified with tuning packages, and the advanced competition system is ideal for testing the reflexes and racing talents of the players. There’s also an excellent weather-changing climate system.
War Thunder
Release date: 1 November 2012Platforms: PC, macOS, PS5, XSX|S, PS4, XOneCooperative: 4, Multiplayer: 32Maybe you didn’t know, but War Thunder used to be one of the best free-flight simulators. The project attracted attention with excellent flight physics, realistic ballistics and many available aircraft models. Later, tanks and ships were added to attract new users, but flying in War Thunder is still fun even today.
F1 2020
Release date: 10 July 2020Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4, StadiaMultiplayer for: 20And this is no ordinary racing arcade but a true simulator. Try to deactivate all F1 2020 assist systems and make at least one lap around the Monaco racetrack without crashing your car! The game focuses on realism in car behaviour, making drivers assess many variables right during the racing. The advantage of the game is that the gameplay is easy to master, and you can create your own racing team.