No games console is complete with a great racing game - they so often push the boundaries of what gaming hardware can produce visually, and give a great option for relaxed racing or white-knuckle thrillrides depending on the game.
The PlayStation 5 is no exception, and Sony's latest console has its fair share of excellent racers already, especially in light of the long-awaited arrival of Gran Turismo on the platform. We've gathered the very best options available, right here. That said, if you want a different type of game, check out the table below with our other PS5 lists.
| Our other PS5 game buyer's guides |
| • Best games overall |
| • Best role-playing games (RPGs) |
| • Best shooters |
| • Best indie games |
What are the best racing games on PS5?
- Gran Turismo 7
- Dirt 5
- F1 2021
- Wreckfest
- WRC 10
Gran Turismo 7
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The grand-daddy of PlayStation racers is back with its first numbered entry in ages, and GT7 is an absolute scorcher, with a more generous on-boarding system than any Gran Turismo has ever offered. You'll earn new cars nice and regularly, learning how to race safely and fairly.
Over time, you'll get into the driving seats of some of the most famous cars in the world, and the accuracy of its physics are second to none. It all looks superb on the PS5, too, with 4K native resolution supported and making for a crisp and beautiful drive.
Dirt 5
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The one thing that Gran Turismo isn't totally perfect at (even though it does a solid job) is off-road racing, which plays second fiddle to its road races. Getting a good off-road experience is super easy with Dirt 5, though, a racer that knows how mud works in crazy detail.
It's a brilliant time, with slippy and sliding tracks that transition between surfaces at will, and a whole load of super-powered cars to take round them in chaotic, collision-filled races. The soundtrack is fun and the game looks great, too.
F1 2021
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If you want something a little more specific, the latest F1 release is a perfect demonstration of how good its developer Codemasters is at making licensed racing games by now. The racing is so taut and carefully calibrated that you'll really feel like an F1 driver at your peak.
There are so many tracks to memorise and the sense of speed when you slam on the accelerator in an F1 machine is second to none, and driving a whole season in the hopes of securing a championship is a rare endurance feat.
Wreckfest
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For something a whole lot more chaotic, try Wreckfest. This hilarious racer has insanely detailed damage systems at its heart, letting you absolutely destroy your car, truck, tractor or any other number of vehicles are you race.
It leads to outrageously dirty racing where damaging each other is very much the point of everything, and its destruction derbies are tremendous fun. The racer at its heart is actually great, too, though, so there's a lot to love here.
WRC 10
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Finally, a great rally game always stands alone, offering a uniquely tense and high-speed blend that we can't get enough of. If you're looking to tear through courses with only a second's notice before each hairpin, WRC 10 is a great contiunation of the best series out there right now.
You'll get a host of cars to master, and a wide range of courses across a variety of locations from real-life tour events, meaning you can really pit your virtual skills against the tracks that these expert drivers have to contend with in real life.
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