- #1 Kart Racing Pro
97% matchVery Positive88% of 973 reviews2017
Dev: PiBoSo
Windows
Kart Racing Pro is a realistic karting simulator. The aim is to create a software useful as a training tool for real drivers, based on a scratch built physics engine that accurately simulates kart dynamics and setup options.
Why similar: Racing 39%, Sports 27.3%, Automobile Sim 23.4%, Simulation 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A highly technical simulation that focuses on the precise handling and physics of professional go-karting.
- #2 Karting Superstars
96% matchVery Positive83% of 340 reviews2023
Dev: Original Fire Games
Windows
A kart racing game without weapons! This is a pure motorsport arcade racer. Compete vs very challenging AI, get on the global leaderboards and play with others online.
Why similar: Racing 45.5%, Automobile Sim 39.7%, Sports 14.8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, physics-based kart racer that emphasizes tight controls and competitive racing mechanics.
- #3 KartKraft™
96% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,887 reviews2018
Dev: Motorsport Games
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
No seatbelts, no suspension, no downforce. This is pure head to head racing at 90mph...
Why similar: Racing 33.1%, Automobile Sim 31.7%, Sports 28.7%, Simulation 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: This is the premier karting simulator on Steam, offering unparalleled physics and track realism for enthusiasts.
- #4 Super Indie Karts
95% matchVery Positive82% of 546 reviews2015
Dev: One Legged Seagull
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 42 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Super Indie Karts is a classic retro 16 to 64-bit style karting game, with Time Trials, Grand Prix, Splitscreen GP, Mission Mania, and Battle Mania! Featuring 48 racetracks, with many more coming soon. You don't have to wait until completion though as you can join the race now with Early Access!
Why similar: Racing 37.8%, Automobile Sim 30.4%, Sports 26.8%, Indie 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A charming indie kart racer that pays homage to retro classics with a diverse roster of indie-themed characters.
- #5 Touring Karts
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 137 reviews2019
Dev: Ivanovich Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 33%
Touring Karts takes maximum advantage of the possibilities of VR by reinventing KART-type races in the midst of chaos full of action and surprises. The game can also be enjoyed on non-VR platforms.
Why similar: Racing 35.1%, Automobile Sim 31%, Sports 25.9%, Simulation 8%
Why You'll Like It: This title blends traditional kart racing with combat elements and full VR support for an immersive experience.
- #6 Smurfs Kart
93% matchMixed61% of 59 reviews2023
Dev: Eden GamesPub: Microids
Windows
Who will be the fastest Smurf in town? That is the question you will need to answer in this dynamic kart racing game in the world of Smurfs!
Why similar: Automobile Sim 37.8%, Sports 30.6%, Racing 25.7%, Simulation 6%
Why You'll Like It: A polished and accessible arcade kart racer that provides a fun, family-friendly experience with vibrant visuals.
- #7 Garfield Kart - Furious Racing
92% matchVery Positive88% of 14,932 reviews2019
Dev: Artefacts StudioPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 54 minMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Garfield, the famous lasagna-loving cat is back to take on Jon, Odie and company in a no-holds-barred racing game!
Why similar: Racing 52.4%, Sports 47.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic kart racer that offers straightforward, arcade-style fun with recognizable characters.
- #8 Karting
91% matchVery Positive85% of 601 reviews2021
Dev: RewindApp
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Climb aboard your kart and beat records alone or with friends in a unique arcade game!
Why similar: Racing 62.5%, Sports 11.9%, Automobile Sim 11.9%, Simulation 9.5%, Indie 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, indie-developed kart racing experience that focuses on the core fundamentals of the sport.
- #9 GI Racing 2.0
91% matchVery Positive83% of 70 reviews2016
Dev: TGI Game StudioPub: The Game Institute
Windows
Experience the thrill of GI Racing 2.0! Race your way through career mode collecting trophies and earning contracts with more prestigious racing teams. Unlock and drive new cars with different capabilities, perfect for enjoying the different weather, visibility, day/night and dynamic track conditions.
Why similar: Racing 47.8%, Sports 35.6%, Simulation 11.5%, Indie 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: An early-access indie racing title that offers a similar scope and feel to the seed game.
- #10 Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Collection
89% matchVery Positive93% of 17,563 reviews2013
Dev: Sumo DigitalPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Compete across land, water and air in incredible transforming vehicles that change from cars to boats to planes mid-race.
Why similar: Racing 82.6%, Sports 17.4%
Why You'll Like It: A high-quality arcade kart racer featuring dynamic track transformations and varied vehicle types.
- #11 Race
90% matchMixed68% of 180 reviews2018
Dev: RewindApp
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 40%
Climb aboard your vehicle and become the master of the track!
Why similar: Racing 44.5%, Automobile Sim 36.9%, Simulation 12.6%, Indie 6%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, indie-focused racing game that provides a quick and easy entry point into the genre.
- #12 Beach Buggy Racing 2: Island Adventure
88% matchVery Positive91% of 761 reviews2021
Dev: Vector Unit
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
BBR2: Island Adventure is a mayhem-filled kart-racer with an emphasis on split screen fun and game rule customization. Customize and save your own zany race rules for epic contests with up to 8 local players.
Why similar: Racing 100%
Why You'll Like It: A physics-based kart racer that emphasizes power-ups and chaotic, fun-filled track layouts.
- #13 PISTA Motorsport
86% matchVery Positive80% of 165 reviews2024
Dev: REG SimulationsPub: Studio 56
Windows
Get behind the wheel! With realistic graphics and physics, a wide selection of Argentine racing cars, and various game modes, it provides an authentic and thrilling racing experience for enthusiasts.
Why similar: Racing 37%, Sports 30%, Automobile Sim 23.3%, Simulation 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern indie racing title that provides a realistic driving experience with a focus on community-driven content.
- #14 All-Star Fruit Racing
89% matchMixed65% of 311 reviews2018
Dev: 3DClouds
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A high-speed multiplayer racer with a unique power-up system! Combine different juices for a range of attacking and defensive abilities. Drift through looping bends. Soar over monumental jumps, and defy gravity around tubular tracks in an explosively colorful racer!
Why similar: Racing 53.9%, Sports 46.1%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful kart racer that introduces unique fruit-based power-up mechanics to the standard racing formula.
- #15 Automobilista
87% matchVery Positive90% of 2,547 reviews2016
Dev: Reiza Studios
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 59%
AUTOMOBILISTA places you in the driving seat of an advanced racing simulator, featuring elite brazilian racing series along with a wide range of racing vehicles and international tracks for a uniquely diverse motorsports experience.
Why similar: Racing 36.6%, Automobile Sim 36.4%, Sports 17.3%, Simulation 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A serious racing simulation that includes high-quality karting content for players looking for deeper technical control.
- #16 Circuit Superstars
81% matchVery Positive86% of 2,561 reviews2023
Dev: Original Fire Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Circuit Superstars is a top down racing game with a tactile arcade physics model, pitstops, and a pure motorsport approach. It includes 16 categories that span different styles and eras of motorsport.
Why similar: Automobile Sim 35.9%, Racing 34.1%, Sports 25.9%, Indie 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down racing game that emphasizes tight handling and precise driving mechanics similar to karting.
- #17 Go Kart Run!
84% matchMixed61% of 114 reviews2020
Dev: Good Free Games to Play
Windows
Aim for 1st place! Collect and customize 20 drivers, race to increase your rank, make a comeback with food items and go insanely fast with 5 engine options!
Why similar: Racing 52.2%, Sports 41.6%, Indie 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play indie kart racer that focuses on casual, accessible fun on the track.
- #18 Crazy Buggy Racing
84% matchMostly Negative39% of 144 reviews2017
Dev: VGstudio
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Speed! Fun! Madness!
Why similar: Racing 41%, Automobile Sim 28.9%, Sports 22.7%, Simulation 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: An action-oriented racing game that shares the indie spirit and simple mechanics of the seed title.
- #19 Race Arcade
82% matchMixed69% of 86 reviews2017
Dev: Iceflake StudiosPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The ultimate top down racing game with over 100 tracks, online and local multiplayer, extensive single player and a track editor to create and share your own tracks with the others.
Why similar: Racing 52.9%, Sports 40.7%, Indie 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A top-down racing game that offers a similar indie-focused arcade experience with a variety of track types.
- #20 VRC PRO
80% matchVery Positive87% of 941 reviews2015
Dev: Virtual Racing Industries Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
VRC Pro takes you deep into the world of cutting edge, modern RC cars. You can race up to 15 different RC cars on real existing mini race tracks all around the world; all fully customizable & tunable.
Why similar: Racing 36%, Sports 26.1%, Automobile Sim 23.7%, Simulation 10.2%, Indie 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A simulation-focused racing game that includes detailed karting elements for those interested in RC-style physics.
- #21 Formula Retro Racing
79% matchMostly Positive72% of 93 reviews2020
Dev: Repixel8
Windows
Formula Retro Racing is a retro style arcade racing game that’s influenced by the classic arcade racing games of the early 90’s.
Why similar: Racing 88.5%, Indie 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic, indie-developed racing game that combines retro aesthetics with modern arcade-sim handling.
- #22 Nash Racing
81% matchMixed47% of 203 reviews2017
Dev: Tero LunkkaPub: HaDe Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Nash Racing is indie racing game, with lot of tracks, cars and tuning systems. Drive fast and be the best driver!
Why similar: Racing 92.1%, Indie 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, indie-developed racing title that keeps the focus on basic track competition.
- #23 Roadclub: League Racing
78% matchVery Positive83% of 71 reviews2019
Dev: Solid Core
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Top-down view 2D racing game with realistic handling, online leaderboards, 4-player local split-screen races, a deep career mode where you ascend divisions in the Roadclub League to one day finally challenge the Roadclub Master in an epic Showdown.
Why similar: Racing 32.7%, Automobile Sim 31.8%, Sports 24.3%, Simulation 7.5%, Indie 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: An indie simulation-focused racing game that emphasizes league-style progression and track mastery.
- #24 Snail Racer Extreme
79% matchMixed66% of 119 reviews2018
Pub: Displacement Studios
Windows · Linux
Come play this extremely addictive and fun snail racing game! Can you dominate the scoreboards?
Why similar: Racing 52.3%, Sports 39.8%, Indie 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A quirky indie racing game that offers a unique, lighthearted take on the racing genre.
- #25 Race me now
76% matchVery Positive86% of 63 reviews2022
Dev: Werys Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Race fast, race to win, race to master, race me now!
Why similar: Racing 36.5%, Sports 31.2%, Automobile Sim 24.9%, Indie 4.4%, Simulation 3%
- #26 GT Legends
78% matchVery Positive89% of 344 reviews2012
Dev: SimBin Studios ABPub: SimBin
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 61.4 hrs≥1hr: 16%
The golden age of motor sports has returned. Experience one of the world’s most exciting racing series in GT LEGENDS
Why similar: Racing 35.8%, Automobile Sim 34.6%, Sports 20.2%, Simulation 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic racing simulation that provides a more technical driving experience for fans of realistic automobile physics.
- #27 Jet Racing Extreme: The First Encounter
77% matchMixed72% of 1,405 reviews2018
Dev: Real Dynamics
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 33.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Extreme racing with a jet equipped vehicle
Why similar: Racing 52.6%, Automobile Sim 20.9%, Sports 17.1%, Simulation 6.2%, Indie 3.2%
- #28 Tony Stewart's Sprint Car Racing
75% matchVery Positive88% of 264 reviews2020
Dev: Monster Games, Inc.
Windows
Jump into a 900 horsepower Sprint Car for some Saturday night dirt racing action! Feel the rush as you slide through the turns to take the checkered flag!
Why similar: Racing 50.7%, Sports 26.3%, Automobile Sim 14.1%, Simulation 8.9%
- #29 Barro
74% matchMostly Positive79% of 5,330 reviews2018
Dev: SC Jogos
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Choose your little car and race!
Why similar: Racing 31.4%, Automobile Sim 28.5%, Sports 27.8%, Simulation 7.7%, Indie 4.6%
- #30 Antigraviator
76% matchMixed64% of 277 reviews2018
Dev: Cybernetic WalrusPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Antigraviator is a sleek new take on the anti-gravity racing genre. Use traps, power-ups and boosts to overtake your opponents and dominate the track in single player or multiplayer mode. With no speed limit holding you back, Antigraviator delivers the fastest racing experience of the future.
Why similar: Racing 56.5%, Sports 37.5%, Indie 6%
- #31 Barro 22
72% matchVery Positive86% of 671 reviews2021
Dev: SC Jogos
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Jump!
Why similar: Racing 31.4%, Automobile Sim 29.4%, Sports 27.3%, Simulation 7.3%, Indie 4.5%
- #32 Ultimate Racing 2D
73% matchVery Positive87% of 551 reviews2018
Dev: Applimazing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 38%
The ultimate top-down racing game, with 35 racing classes, over 45 visual stunning tracks, extensive career mode, championship mode and online/offline multiplayer modes.
Why similar: Racing 32.6%, Automobile Sim 29.5%, Sports 25.3%, Simulation 8.8%, Indie 3.7%
- #33 Formula Car Racing Simulator
74% matchMixed69% of 52 reviews2020
Dev: Enaayah Software Development and Services Private Limited
Windows · Mac · Linux
Go bumper to bumper with intelligent rivals racers in Formula car racing simulator.
Why similar: Racing 76.8%, Sports 13.1%, Indie 10.2%
- #34 e-Racer
68% matchVery Positive87% of 77 reviews2025
Dev: Jordan Freeman GroupPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Feel the rush in e-Racer! A stylish GT arcade racer with dynamic tracks, weather challenges, and intense competition. Dominate championships, unlock upgrades, and race through unique locales. Master tight courses, leave rivals in the dust, and rise to the top!
Why similar: Racing 55.5%, Sports 44.5%
- #35 EXOcars
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 105 reviews2024
Dev: XOCUS
Windows
Strap into EXOcars and compete against real players in single-player races and real-time multiplayer. Exciting driving feedback, advanced physics and graphics make for an unparalleled VR buggy racing experience.
Why similar: Automobile Sim 34.2%, Racing 33.6%, Sports 29%, Simulation 3.2%
- #36 First Racer
70% matchVery Positive93% of 189 reviews2023
Dev: Perfect Games
Windows
First Racer - Arcade racing. Compete, overtake, conquer. Upgrade and customize your cars. Embark on a journey from city cars to high-speed supercars. Join the race, alone or with friends, and immerse yourself in a world of incredible speeds.
Why similar: Automobile Sim 50.1%, Racing 44.3%, Indie 5.6%
- #37 GTR - FIA GT Racing Game
75% matchMixed67% of 120 reviews2012
Dev: SimBin Studios ABPub: SimBin
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 16%
Experience the 2003 season of the FIA GT Championship first-hand as you test your skills on all the legendary race tracks the FIA GT.
Why similar: Racing 36.5%, Automobile Sim 36.3%, Sports 23%, Simulation 4.3%
- #38 Car Constructor
71% matchMixed60% of 97 reviews2021
Dev: Guilty Pleasure Games
Windows
Car Constructor will allow you to build, repair and paint your own car, then check it out on the race track!
Why similar: Racing 33.5%, Automobile Sim 27%, Sports 26.1%, Simulation 9.6%, Indie 3.8%
- #39 Barro F25
67% matchVery Positive84% of 93 reviews2025
Dev: SC Jogos
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Barro F25 is pure speed! The fastest version ever created promises to push you to the limit with extraordinary performance and adrenaline at its peak. Get ready to dominate the tracks! 🏁
Why similar: Racing 33.4%, Sports 27.3%, Automobile Sim 26.9%, Simulation 7.6%, Indie 4.8%
- #40 Meow Motors
70% matchVery Positive90% of 238 reviews2018
Dev: ArtVostok
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Meet the kitties, the heroes of the new go-kart racing game! Overcome obstacles on the tracks, evade mines and bombs, blast your competitors with bubble gum and other awesome weapons to stop or slow them down. And don’t forget to collect power-ups on the way to be the fastest driver on the track.
Why similar: Racing 90.1%, Indie 9.9%
- #41 Pocket Cars
66% matchVery Positive86% of 153 reviews2024
Dev: Gen90Software
Windows · Linux
Pocket Cars is a fast paced arcade combat-racing game, where you can drive remote controlled cars that speed through amazing tracks.
Why similar: Racing 85.5%, Simulation 7.6%, Indie 6.9%
- #42 Drag Racing 3D: Streets 2
65% matchMostly Positive76% of 308 reviews2024
Dev: Code Prime FZ LLC
Windows · Linux
A one-of-a-kind drag racing game. Sprint duels that will determine the greatest racer of all time.Think your car can win? Show it!
Why similar: Automobile Sim 35.7%, Racing 29.6%, Sports 25.8%, Simulation 8.9%
- #43 Real Drift
72% matchMixed46% of 100 reviews2018
Dev: RewindApp
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 29%
Climb aboard your car and become the drift king! Take control of the tracks and tame the asphalt!
Why similar: Racing 41.3%, Automobile Sim 40.4%, Simulation 12.7%, Indie 5.6%
- #44 Renzo Racer
71% matchMixed52% of 65 reviews2019
Dev: EnsenaSoft
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Renzo Racer is a fun, fast-paced cartoon style racing game challenging your maneuverability and driving skills to cross the finish line first! Choose your driver from a selection of 16 comical personalities and race down 20 exciting tracks full of twists and turns, hazardous obstacles and unexpected surprises.
Why similar: Racing 89.3%, Indie 10.7%
- #45 Wild Animal Racing
69% matchVery Positive93% of 2,699 reviews2016
Dev: Paul BirdPub: Marjupi Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Wild Animal Racing is an exciting go-kart simulation game with a twist. Play as an elephant, a lion, a zebra, a giraffe, a rhino or a hippo! Play against the other animals or against a friend on the same PC with the split-screen mode! Or invite Steam friends in the multiplayer mode!
Why similar: Racing 65%, Sports 29.7%, Indie 5.3%
- #46 Monster Trucks Nitro
73% matchMixed65% of 55 reviews2009
Dev: Redlynx Ltd
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Race, jump and nitroboost your way pass thrilling dynamic levels with your monster trucks. Earn medals and unlock new levels and vehicles. Lots of brilliant tracks Be fast but use also your wits to pass the tracks Improve your times and earn medals Collect the Nitro tanks to unleash special powers! Unlock extra trucks!
Why similar: Racing 48.1%, Sports 45.8%, Indie 6.1%
- #47 Hot Lap Racing
66% matchMixed65% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: Zero Games StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Awaken Your Inner Champion! Hot Lap Racing is a simcade racing game where you can experience the history of motorsports, from GT to Formula 1. Race against your friends and compete against players locally or online for the championship.
Why similar: Racing 55.6%, Automobile Sim 44.4%
- #48 Racing Glider
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 51 reviews2020
Dev: Mystik'art
Windows
Racing Glider reinvents futuristic racing game classics by offering rally-like tracks in natural and fantastic environments. You will need to master the inertia, speed and physics of each vehicle you play to beat the times and win all the medals.
Why similar: Racing 52.1%, Sports 41.2%, Indie 6.7%
- #49 Drive!Drive!Drive!
70% matchMixed67% of 63 reviews2016
Dev: different clothPub: Choice Provisions
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Drive!Drive!Drive! is a racing game unlike any other, where players must drive their cars to victory across multiple tracks at the same time.
Why similar: Automobile Sim 49.9%, Racing 44.8%, Indie 5.3%
- #50 RDS - The Official Drift Videogame
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,081 reviews2019
Dev: Drift Physics Crew
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Become a member of professional drift competitions on famous tracks. Compete with real players around the world. Feel the realistic physics of simulator of the new generation, which has received fresh improvements and further development in the game. Real drift competitions come to Cyber Sport!
Why similar: Racing 35%, Automobile Sim 29.2%, Sports 25.7%, Simulation 10.1%
- #51 Drift King: Survival
71% matchMostly Negative38% of 65 reviews2016
Dev: Destiny.Games
Windows · Mac
The first racing survival game with an absolutely unbelievable atmosphere! Test yourself in three complicated drifting modes. Tune your car as nobody else to survive on the track. Taste the freedom of drift in super freestyle mode. Get up to the top in ranking and prove that you are the DriftKing!
Why similar: Automobile Sim 37.8%, Racing 37.5%, Sports 16.2%, Simulation 6.1%, Indie 2.4%
- #52 Moorhuhn Kart 2
68% matchMixed62% of 111 reviews2020
Dev: GeekPitPub: Higgs Games GmbH
Windows · Mac
Moorhuhn Kart 2 Multiplayer Racing
Why similar: Racing 88%, Indie 12%