5 best racing games to play while you wait for Forza Motorsport

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Forza Motorsport might be about to set the bar for racing games when it launches sometime in spring 2023. Premiering during the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase event, the next title in the Forza Motorsport series is going to serve as a reboot, taking the series in a new direction.

Spring of next year can seem like a long time to wait for any game, especially for racing games as there are numerous others to get a hold off, at least to keep the hunger of a racing game fan sated. Racing games come in many shapes and sizes, letting players take a free open-world approach or a track-bound tournament-style setup for fans of all kinds of driving.

Whether players are looking for a serious driving sim that punishes them for making mistakes or a more casual experience that lets them drive around scenic backgrounds, this list covers it all. Here are 5 of the best racing games to immerse yourself in before Forza Motorsport arrives.

Note: This article reflects the writer's opinions.

Aside from Motorsport, Forza has another series specifically for casual fans. Forza Horizon takes the series to an open-world setting by giving players the freedom to zip around a large open map. The latest game in the series is Forza Horizon 5, which takes place in a fictional Mexican setting, featuring a wide variety of scenery that players can witness by driving their cars around in the in-game world.

Horizon 5 is a racing game that gives players the option to race whenever they want, with the Horizon festival. This is a mainstay of the series, which serves as the reason why the player is racing around. Aside from this, there is no central main story, as players are simply required to complete events and build their reputation.

However, this racing game