Racing simulators attract the attention mainly of those players who drown for realism and like to hone their skills in the game for hours, just to drive the same track perfectly. If you are one of these gamers and you are tired of pumping your driving skills with a virtual car alone, then this selection is for you.
Here is a list of the best racing simulators with multiplayer mode on cars or motorbikes.
DiRT Rally 2.0
Release date: February 26, 2019
Platforms: PC, MacOS, PS4, XOne
Multiplayer for: 8
Once this series was one of the best rally simulators, but at some point it turned in the wrong direction, as ironic as it may sound. For several years, the developers have tried to make something similar to the amazing DiRT 2 , but in fact they were stupidly spinning in one place like a squirrel in a wheel. It wasn't until the release of DiRT Rally 2.0 that gamers' trust returned to them, and this is a really worthwhile rally racing simulator that is definitely worth a try.
It should be noted that in DiRT Rally 2.0 brought several multiplayer modes and up to 8 real people can play in each of them simultaneously. Basically, in competitions, you will be required to come first, or complete the race as quickly as possible and thereby win. At first glance, all this looks quite simple, but once you launch DiRT Rally 2.0 , you will immediately understand that you will have to upgrade your skill for more than a week or a month. This is a tough rally simulator for those who are passionate about it and only after getting used to the controls and understanding all the intricacies of the local tracks, you can win the multiplayer races.
MotoGP Series
Release date: June 21, 2013 - April 23, 2020
Platforms: PC, PS4, XOne
Multiplayer for: 8
Since this collection is about racing in general, we decided to add, in addition to dynamic rides on cars, projects that make it possible to saddle an iron horse. The MotoGP series is a striking representative of motosims, which are made according to the championship of the same name. Here you don't have to drive a motorcycle through impassable mud and jump over various obstacles. All tracks in the game are in real life and are actively used in the MotoGP championship .
Since you have a simulator in front of you, its whole point boils down to learning each road and trying to drive it as quickly as possible. The controls are quite comfortable even on the keyboard, so players will definitely have no problems honing their skills. Plus, there are quite a few multiplayer modes and motorcycles here. So any part of MotoGP can drag on for a long time, and even if you didn't like sports bikes before, after this project, you will most likely love them.
GRID
Release date: October 10, 2019
Platforms: PC, PS4, XOne
Multiplayer for: 8
GRID 2019 was the reboot of the well-known series from Codemasters , which they buried in due time with the lack of new ideas and excessive arcade. For a while, nothing was heard about the series, but then suddenly they decided to start it over. In my memory, Codemasters , in my opinion, are the first who thought of doing this with their series of games and, fortunately, this maneuver met all expectations.
The project went back to its roots and became a truly interesting racing simulator. Moreover, without going into the arcade, the developers managed to make it so that beginners in the genre can easily get used to the controls and adapt to the rules of the game. That is, if you have never been familiar with racing simulators before, then GRID- ideal for a comfortable entry.
As for the multiplayer, there are as many as 6 unique modes, in each of which 8 players compete. You can choose classic race in a circle, and do street racing, and even race checkpoints for a while. There are a lot of options, and you will definitely enjoy playing with other people online.
MXGP Series
Release date: March 28, 2014 - December 10, 2020
Platforms: PC, PS4, XOne
Multiplayer for: 12
In case you are suddenly unaware, there are several motorcycle racing championships. The MXGP series is dedicated to one of the most reputable in the world and was named after him. In contrast to the "licked" MotoGP, here the player has the opportunity to drive not only on polished tracks, but also to mix dirt off-road. In addition, the graphics in the last parts of the series are simply excellent and detailed to such an extent that with the naked eye you can see how drops of dirt gradually appear on the rider's suit and helmet, and characteristic wheel marks remain on the ground, as if it had been plowed.
It is also worth noting the presence of two control modes. One turns MXGParcade rides on motorcycles, in which you need to put a minimum of effort to win. The second makes the game the toughest motorcycle racing simulator in which you will suffer at every race until you learn by heart all the details of the track and the subtleties of control. Driving in multiplayer is a real pleasure, as there are several modes at once, and not only on asphalt tracks, but also outside them.
Dakar 18
Release date: September 25, 2018
Platforms: PC, PS4, XOne
Multiplayer for: 8
Perhaps the only worthwhile Dakar race simulator that ever came out. Dakar 18 was made exclusively for this competition, and due to this, the developers worked out all the details to the maximum. If you suddenly do not know, then the "Dakar" takes place in wildly difficult conditions, where it is important not so much to come to the finish line first, but to get to it at all. On the way, the riders are constantly hindered by the landscape, weather and various natural phenomena. The creators of Dakar 18 perfectly bring all the nuances of the famous rally route into their game.
It's worth noting that if you want to, you can reduce the difficulty and turn the tough car survival simulator into more arcade off-road races. That is, the threshold for entering Dakar is 18can be called universal, because it will appeal to both fans of serious car simulators and those who have been behind Need for Speed since childhood . The game also has a competitive mode for 8 participants, in which a calm ride over unusual terrain turns into a tough rally, where everyone will fight for victory to the end.
MX vs ATV All Out
Release date: March 27, 2018
Platforms: PC, PS4, XOne
Multiplayer for: 16
If you love motorsport but are bored of all those bowling-ball-polished asphalt tracks, then MX vs ATV All Out is for you. Here you will have to drive only off-road, and there is nothing in the game except for all kinds of canyons, forests and deserts. In addition, they give you a ride not only on hoes, but also on a buggy or an ATV. Fans of such vehicles in racing simulators will definitely be happy.
Separately, you can highlight the presence of customization of your bike, and to the smallest detail. The developers have done everything possible for the player to be able to "comb" the iron horse as he pleases. And when you get tired of the campaign and drive on different tracks with AI, you can safely break into the multiplayer mode. Here on the roads 16 players compete at the same time, and there are plenty of modes to measure who has more "horsepower".
Project CARS Series
Release date: May 6, 2015 - August 28, 2020
Platforms: PC, PS4, XOne
Multiplayer for: 32
This is a project that tries its best to be a racing simulator, although it borrowed a lot from the classic arcade racing. By the way, Project CARS is also one of the highest quality projects for which money was collected through crowdfunding. In the first part, the creators brought in quite a lot of "evergreens", and after the first launch it is immediately clear that the developers did not waste money.
In addition to the well-designed controls and physics of cars, it is also worth noting the dynamic change of time of day and weather. Realism comes first in Project CARS , and this is felt after the first race. The last partdeveloped under the wing of the publisher, so it looks the best in the whole series. In addition, there are several multiplayer modes, and playing with real people, you will definitely not get bored on the roads.
RIDE series
Release date: March 27, 2015 - October 8, 2020
Platforms: PC, PS4, XOne
Multiplayer for: 12
The RIDE series is a vivid example of how absolutely everything about this sport can be accommodated in one motor simulator. Here, players can expect off-road races, races on asphalt stadiums, and even rides in different modes on city streets. At the same time, the creators added an excellent customization of bikes to the project. You can upgrade your bike as you like, and there are a huge number of improvement options in each part of RIDE . By the way, the latter came out recently, and I recommend it to fans of motor simulators.
As for the multiplayer races, you will be given a chance to drive both on regular tracks and to participate in entire championships. Up to 12 players are competing at the same time, setting an incredible bar for competition. Also in RIDE you'll find a 2-player mode where you can race motorcycles with a friend on a split screen.
Assetto Corsa Competizione
Release date: May 29, 2019
Platforms: PC, PS4, XOne
Multiplayer for: 10
Perhaps one of the most serious racing simulators, which was created for one specific championship. The Italian developers of the project have been releasing a simulator of their national tournament called Blancpain GT Series for several years, and in terms of quality it is in no way inferior to other games in this genre. Here you will find a truly difficult race car controls and realistic tracks that have been copied from their original sources. At the same time, Assetto Corsa Competizione is one of those simulators that will make you play daily in order to gradually improve your skills and finally complete the race perfectly.
In multiplayer, you are waiting for rating races in which the most real gurus of steering and gearbox participate. If you do not gain enough experience, then you should not even go there, because the desire to continue playing Assetto Corsa Competizione will instantly disappear. Nevertheless, guests of racing simulators will definitely find something interesting in the project's multiplayer and will stick to it for hours.
F1 series
Release date: January 6, 2000 - July 10, 2020
Platforms: PC, PS4, XOne
Multiplayer for: 20
And I would like to finish, with, the best racing simulator, which is made according to the Formula 1 races. Seriously, over 20 years the creators of this amazing game have polished it to such a shine that even Vin Diesel's bald head will envy him. For several years now, everything is in place here, excellent gameplay, comfortable control with the ability to customize it for yourself, many tracks and even more cars. Every year, the creators only improve the project's mechanics and graphics, and also add new modes.
If you have never played the F1 series , then I highly recommend giving it a try, and since the last part of 2020, which has the most content. Here you have an exciting career, the opportunity to create an entire racing team, and ranked games on the network, and you can even participate in a whole league with other couch riders. In general, F1 will entertain absolutely anyone, both single and online modes. One condition: you have to like racing, and already everything else in this series, you will love along the way.
This was a selection of the very best multiplayer racing simulators available on PC. Now you know exactly which game is cool to drive on cars, and which on motorcycles, and you can choose a game to your liking. If you think that some worthwhile car simulator with multiplayer was not included in the selection, then be sure to write about it in the comments.
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