There are some great racing games on PC, whether you’re into casual arcade-style racers or more serious sim-like games, there’s something for everyone.

So whether you play with a controller or a full sim setup we’ve got some tips on our favourite games to play.

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• Xbox Game Studios

  Forza Horizon 5

  1. Best overall

• Codemasters, Electronic Arts

  Dirt Rally 2.0

  2. Runner Up

• THQ Nordic

• Electronic Arts

  Need for Speed Unbound

  4. Strong Contender

There’s a lot of fun to be had in Forza Horizon 5.

Not only is it beautiful, but it’s also packed full of cars, all manner of different races, progression trees and much more besides.

We also like how forgiving this game is. It’s somehow amazingly satisfying to smash your way through fences, cacti, road signs and more. Tearing across the landscape, slipping and sliding and just having loads of fun. The Mexican locale is massive and wonderfully varied, providing hours and hours of fun.

There’s plenty to do across a vast map packed full of races, quests and special events. As you progress you can unlock not only more and more cars but also modify those cars to improve their performance or change the handling but also give them a custom paint job or interesting decals.

DiRT Rally 2.0 is one of our favourite racing experiences on PC. While Dirt 5 is a more recent addition to the series that game has more of an arcade-like offering while DiRT Rally 2.0 feels more like a virtual rallying experience.

This is a heart-pounding, edge-of-your-seat racing sim, as such, there are no rewinds and it can be unforgiving, but that makes it even more thrilling.

DiRT Rally 2.0 offers a selection of iconic rally locations, with some of the most powerful off-road vehicles ever made available to race.

We loved the original DiRT rally and this new game is equally as awesome. It’s a more immersive experience this time around too with authentic handling, real-life locations and an intense driving experience that you’ll love.

With over 50 cars available to tune, drive and race, DiRT Rally 2.0 is a blast. You can play it in all sorts of ways whether that’s with a controller, keyboard or full steering wheel setup. It’s even available in virtual reality which is epic.

As you might have gathered from the name, Wreckfest sees PC gamers smashing up all sorts of cars and vehicles and generally having a great time doing it.

If you prefer your racing games with a lot more car damage, carnage and variety then Wreckfest is one to turn to. It’s far less serious than other racing games, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a great experience. Wreckfest is a brilliant game for all sorts of reasons and it’s also cheap and cheerful too. So what more could you want?

Need for Speed Unbound is another entry into the classic arcade racer genre and a catalogue of classic NFS games.

As you’d expect this is a street racer with style, great car handling and plenty of customisation options.

When we played it we thought the main campaign was a bit short but it’s still a lot of fun with a decent city to explore and plenty of cars to play around with.

We prefer the serious style of DiRT Rally 2.0 as we love a bit of rallying and there’s something about having a co-pilot calling out corners as you tear up the dirt. But if you like a bit more variety in your racing games and prefer races that are more accessible then Dirt 5 is a great choice.

Codemasters have crafted some utter classics in the Dirt franchise over the years and Dirt 5 is no different. It’s great looking, easy to pick up and a whole lot of fun to play.