When it comes to mobile gaming, racing is one category populated with some excellent games which offer a great experience. But the sheer number of options on the Play Store put users in a dilemma as to which game is best suited for their requirements. Well, if you are in two minds regarding which racing game to install, our list of the 15 best racing games for Android will surely come in handy. The list includes both paid and free games with in-app purchases and range from resource-intensive titles with stunning visuals, a huge collection of cars and a ton of in-game content to lightweight titles which can run on low-end smartphones too. Also, the racing games listed below are not just your conventional on-road racing games, some also involve testing your ride’s might on water and uneven terrain too. So, let’s get straight to the list.
If you enjoy playing games on your Android device, you should also check out our articles best online multiplayer games, action games, football games, and RPG games among others. You will find excellent games there and they will help you create a gaming library so you always have one game to play. With that said, let’s get to our list, shall we?
The Club leaderboard is another new addition and in case you are wondering, over 60 seasons and 800 events (with more being added regularly) will keep you engaged for a long, long time. There’s a lot I can write about Asphalt 9: Legends, but then, playing a game is more fun than reading about it.
Download Beach Buggy Blitz (Free, with in-app purchases)
4. Need for Speed: No Limits
Riptide GP: Renegade takes the race to water tracks and improves upon the well-received Riptide GP2 in many ways. The latest entrant in the Riptide series further enhances the fluid controls (tilt and tap-to-steer) and brings a fresh new storyline which shifts from the competitive racing arena to the underground racing circuit, adding new tracks, hydro jets, and more customization options. Additions like police chase make the career mode even more thrilling because after all, you are playing as an outcast trying to cement his legacy in the illegal hydro jet racing circuit.
But there is more to the game than just tough tracks, crazy stunts and buttery smooth controls. There are a total of four game modes (platforming, time trial, freestyle, and racing) with 120 different levels and 7 types of cars, each with its own advantage and abilities, to choose from. There is also an option to create a custom track and share it with friends. As for my personal opinion, the freestyle mode is the best one in the game as it allows you to nail stunts and aerial tricks that are hard to find in other games.
CSR Racing 2 features all the bells and whistles of a good racing game with multiple modes driven by a story around dominating the drag racing circuit, online multiplayer challenges and a collection of over 200 cars which consists of classic as well as modern era beasts from Bugatti, Lamborghini, and Koenigsegg among others. As good as the real-time street racing mode is, what you’ll certainly love is the story-driven ‘crew mode’ which pits you against gangsta racers which also involves some interesting verbal exchange that further enhances the feeling of victory after you outpace them and show them who’s the real boss.
Download Asphalt Extreme: Rally Racing (Free, with in-app purchases)
10. Gear. Club
Need for Speed: No Limits was exclusively announced for just mobile platforms including Android and iOS and it’s truly a thrilling racing game. However, we can’t miss the classic Need for Speed: Most Wanted from the old days, can we? EA has brought its most popular desktop game to the mobile platform and now we can play Most Wanted edition on Android too. Unlike No Limits, this one is more of an open-world game where you can freely roam around and find cars and racing events. Sure, it’s a time-consuming game, but once you get the whiff of it, you won’t be able to leave it. The game is very enticing and absorbs you into its superior gameplay.
While Riptide GP: Renegade is certainly a top-notch game and we have mentioned it above, you should also try Riptide GP2 which is slightly older than Renegade edition, but recently went through many exciting changes. First of all, it has an online multiplayer gaming mode just like the Renegade edition and it works really well. You start your race into an overdrive action on a drizzling water-filled track. The hydro jets have an awesome control system and there are dozens of stunts that will earn you cash and points. The graphics has also gone through a complete overhaul and brings futuristic tracks on a dynamic and interactive water surface. I would say Riptide GP2 is one of the most visually stunning racing games on Android.
Further, you can customize your rocket-powered hydro jets with 9 powerful jets and upgrade the performance too. Apart from the online game, you can also play with your friends and challenge them in a 4-way contest. And as I said above, Riptide GP2 brings a new career mode and watercraft system which is entirely different than Renegade. There are many modes including Race, Hot Lap, Elimination and Freestyle events. All in all, Riptide GP2 has got many additions and currently, it’s one of the best racing games on Android.
If you are into bike racing then I would highly recommend you to play Racing Fever: Moto on your Android smartphone. It’s a game filled with excitement and breathtaking graphics. There are many modes in the game, but I love the Escape mode mostly because of its ruthless bike racing experience. In this mode, you can break the rules, speed limit and you won’t be fined. All you have to do is race fiercely and somehow escape from the cops. Other than that, what I love about this game is that there are multiple gaming perspectives where you can race from 4 different viewpoints. You can change your camera angle to your rivals, friends, and cops to make the gameplay even more realistic.
Download Racing Fever: Moto (Free, Offers in-app purchases)
Rebel Racing is another powerful car racing game on Android and you are going to love it to bits. It’s based on America’s road racing event where you have to compete against the best drivers in the world. It brings a high-octane drama to the gameplay which is a breath of fresh air in the usual racing scene. What I love about this game is that it’s developed particularly for smartphones and in this case, Android. The controls, graphics, physics, everything is on point and as a result, it makes the gameplay very smooth and responsive.
15. Forza Street
The most iconic racing series on Xbox is finally here and you can play it right now on your Android device. However, there is a caveat. For the time being, the game is exclusively available for the Samsung Galaxy S20 series. You can download the game from the Galaxy Store if you have the latest Galaxy device. As for other users, you can register yourself on Play Store and when the exclusivity period ends, you can enjoy Forza Street on your Android smartphone too. To make it clear, many users have already found the base APK and have shared it on many platforms. I would, however, recommend you to not download APKs from shady sources.
