When you think of the best PS5 games, racing games are usually forgotten. This is unfortunate because getting behind the wheel of a virtual car in either a simulation or arcade-style racer can get your blood pumping just as much as the best multiplayer games on the PS5.
They also tend to be technical marvels, showing off real cars and racetracks in stunning detail that pushes your console to the limit. There are plenty of nuances and styles to racing games that those who don’t follow the genre much may not know about, so we’ve prepared this list of all the best PS5 racing games to get you started.
While Gran Turismo 7 is a racing sim at heart, fans from the Need for Speed and Burnout family won’t have a hard time adjusting to the more real-world controls. Proper braking, cornering, and line techniques are crucial to winning more races and driving more cars.
Gran Turismo 7 also features one of the most expansive photo modes we’ve ever seen. In Scapes, players can choose from over 2,000 real-world locations and take beautiful pictures of their favorite cars.
Finally, Sport Mode takes ranked online competitions to another level, pitting racers against each other in daily events with hard performance restrictions. Gran Turismo 7 — Announcement Trailer | PS5