The best racing games on Xbox One

With over 700 cars and dozens of unique tracks to cruise around, Forza Motorsport 7 remains one of the best racing games around. This installment also marked the first time you could customize your driver. Driving mechanics were top-notch as well, as a dynamic weather system meant you never knew if you’d be racing through a storm or hitting curves under sunny skies. Unfortunately, the game was delisted from the Microsoft Store in 2021, although existing players can still enjoy the racing sim — and newcomers can still find used, physical copies at a variety of retailers.

The latest in a long line of Hot Wheels games, Hot Wheels Unleashed doesn’t disappoint. Offering a fast-paced, arcade racing experience, the quirky title is an easy recommendation for both racing enthusiasts and Hot Wheels collectors alike. You’ll be able to race iconic Hot Wheels vehicles around stunt-laden courses filled with loops, jumps, and turbo boosts, doing everything in your power to overtake the car in front of you. Online matches support up to 12 players, and with the ability to build your own courses, the only limit to your fun is your own imagination.

Dirt 5 doesn’t just offer impressive racing chops — it also includes some of the best voice actors in the business. Troy Baker and Nolan North are both heavily featured in its campaign, giving you good reason to check out its otherwise lackluster story mode. Beyond the voice acting, where Dirt 5 really shines is on (or off) the track. The series is known for its fun, offroad racing mechanics, and that legacy continues in its latest installment. You’ll be cruising through a variety of hazardous environments, with gravel, mud, and snow-covered surfaces impacting how your vehicle handles. Like any good racer, Dirt 5 includes an online multiplayer mode, but it also goes the extra mile to include local split-screen on supported platforms.