10 Best Racing Games for PS4 in 2022 (Need for Speed, Grand Theft Auto V, and More)

This is a thrilling game where you, the driver, are required to escape the cops and avoid being spotted by authorities. Evade a helicopter's searchlights while hiding under a bridge! You can also play as a cop and patrol the streets while on the lookout for reckless drivers. 

Expect a world full of high-powered supercars, including ridiculous ones, which can be driven with fun and responsive handling. It's all about the pursuit for more upgrades as you get pursued (or be the one doing the pursuing). 

It's basically all about the chase, which some reviewers felt got old fast. They wanted more variety within the game. However, it did bring reviewers close to living out their need for speed and giving the cops the slip. 

Drive Club has been known to be an easy-to-play, beginner-friendly racing game. It has an artistic and eye-catching design with a good variety of tracks and online challenges to keep gamers engrossed for hours. 

Reviewers commented that this would fit those who preferred closed-course tracks and would bore players who like free-roam worlds. The dynamic weather, though, was an added feature well-appreciated by everyone. Reviewers sing the praises of the amazing graphics and atmosphere of this addicting game!

With 25 of the most popular monster trucks, this game allows you to relieve some stress and feel the power behind the wheel of these gigantic vehicles. Engage in various stunt challenges or go into a destructive mode and unleash your inner beast as you smash through everything in the massive outdoor world. 

For those who want to play this with a steering wheel, reviewers commented that it only allows driving in automatic transmission. It's also quite difficult and requires many challenges to unlock new trucks. This feature is an added bonus for gamers who love the grind. 

Imagine obtaining the persona of popular characters from the well-known "Cars" movies. There are three core gameplay elements: racing cars, performing stunts, and unlocking/unleashing kart racing style weapons. 

You can choose from a wide selection of the characters, customize them, and go through quests while zooming across different scenarios. 

Hardcore gamers might find this to be a simple and repetitive game, according to reviewers. It did, however, capture the look and feel of each character from the film, which made it loads of fun for the family. Many adult reviewers found it surprisingly complex too!

Wreckfest is the automotive equivalent of a bar brawl, where instead of fistfights you get a lot of bumper to bumper action. There's also racing and competition modes available where you get to unlock cars in the process. 

The beauty of this game lies in the outstanding graphics and the freedom to choose among many body types, from the hulky American muscle cars to the nimble Japanese models. There are even RVs and school buses for the picking. 

While this game has a multiplayer option to battle with others online, it does not support split-screen, which was a disappointment for some reviewers. The many, many opportunities to crash, smash, and more were a plus. Many players noted that this game lived up to its reputation!

While the Grand Theft Auto game series is technically not a racing game at its core, GTA V does provide a thrilling racing experience. 

You get to really play from a first-person point of view, unlike the previous versions of the game. Many noted that the graphics and animation were awesome and greatly improved. Gamers found themselves becoming "nicer" by driving more sensibly, with some even calling for taxis rather than hijacking cars.

According to reviewers, the multiplayer mode can be boring and quite buggy. They also note that this definitely isn't a game for kids!

But this did not stop countless others to enjoy the true essence of every GTA game: become filthy rich with all the luxuries in the world. Plus, they love the freedom and fun of the open-world play!

This classic kart racing game turns things up a notch by offering challenging gameplay with clear and stable driving mechanics. The drifting feature in this game definitely outdoes itself. 

For those who love the Crash Bandicoot games, this one keeps the original concept but adds a racing twist with stunning visuals at every corner. 

According to those who've played the game, the nitro-fuel and other gimmicks might be annoying for beginners. However, this is a problem that can be easily addressed with practice. The option to swap between characters during adventure mode was also a fan-favorite feature!

If you're tired of the typical automotive titles, why not go for airplanes and boats in this Crew 2 game? The Fast Fav feature lets you switch vehicles on the go while on the air. This might be illogical for some, but it allows you to do some crazy things in the game that defy the laws of physics!

Reviewers mentioned the need for a steady internet connection for the game to work. They also disliked the lack of long events, as they want to fully take advantage of the vast open-world. 

However, the street scenery across different periods of a day and types of weather was absolutely gorgeous. Plus, many reviewers said this game was enjoyed by their kids!

This serious, sensible, and well-structured racing game has attracted a solid and loyal fan base over the years. This is the first time it's available on the PlayStation platform! It has an eclectic campaign mode with an assortment of fun, yet technical, activities if you're tired of the typical races. 

Reviewers mentioned that the game lacks meaningful weather effects, which is important to every aspiring driver. However, where the lack of seasonal changes fell short, the cars sounded so much better in this edition. Plus, they liked how much they could tinker with their vehicles!

Arguably the hardest, most true-to-life racing game, F1 2019 is the best edition to date. It's very challenging, so you might need to practice a lot to get good at this game! 

Users dub this to be more thrilling, interesting, and rewarding than watching the real thing. The game also includes the Formula 2 World Championship where you can complete a full season.

Reviewers commented that the F2 aspect of the game didn't live up to the hype and was extra challenging with sensitive handling. Luckily, there's still F1 to enjoy to the fullest. Plus, they said that the AI is so good you don't need to race against others online!