Top 10 Android Racing Games

Top 10 Android Racing Games

Finding a really good Android game these days is a pretty hard task as the Google Play app store has millions of apps and hundreds and hundreds of games. As the mobile technology is advancing gaming on Android systems is getting more and more popular. Today we will present you our list of top 10 android racing games.

1. Asphalt 8: Airborne

We’re starting off with Asphalt 8: Airborne, a game developed by Gameloft and loved by many. In this new Asphalt game you will encounter simulator realism and you’ll be driving your car to high speeds, you’re gonna fly in the air with it as the game features a lot of jumps, and you’re gonna see some really nice graphics concerning the streets shadows and reflections. Also you’re gonna see some really nice realistic crashes and realistic vehicle damage.

You can play this one in arcade or multiplayer modes, in single player mode, or in the career mode you’re going to build up reputation and win additional cars for your garage. This is pretty much the best Asphalt game in the series we still await for the 9th release and we’re very curious how the next one’s look like.

2. Driver Speedboat Paradise

Let’s be honest, when you think about racing games you think about cars and streets but this isn’t the case, Driver Speedboat Paradise is all about racing with boats on waters and it’s a pretty good release too. Developed by Ubisoft this racing game actually has a storyline that goes great with its really great graphics and gameplay.

If you like reckless driving and racing in exotic locations against other racers and cops then Driver Speedboat Paradise might be the perfect pick for you. Yes, you will encounter cops in this game and also you can create your own boat. You can choose from the 6 different gameplay modes, drag racing, multiplayer modes, and you can race against your friends too.

You will surely spend some time with this one as there are over 20 boats to unlock, races and missions to complete, also it has in-app purchases if what’s already in the game isn’t enough for you.

3. Racing Rivals

Racing Rivals is a game developed by GLU Mobile, it already has over 10 million downloads and thousand of reviews. The fact that it has in-app ads may be a letdown for you but you will forget about them as soon as you start racing because Racing Rivals is an extremely fun game to play. The game features high stakes betting, officially licensed cars and weekly events, it’s almost impossible to say that you won’t find fun in this game. If you are a beginner to racing games for Android you may find this release a bit difficult to beat and you’re gonna lose a lot, but work on your skills and you will see that it’s gonna reward you back.

4. Angry Birds GO

This is a release that probably you didn’t expect, what does Angry Birds has to do with racing? Well this is actually a pretty fun release from the Angry Birds developer studio, Rovio. Angry Birds GO is a kart racing game that is full of all the comic value you can find in usual kart racing games. It has pretty nice graphics and a pretty easy control system, probably the biggest letdown is the energy system, meaning that after many races you will have to stop in order to replenish your energy.

5. CSR Racing

Pretty much all of the avid Android games players have heard of CSR series as it has been around for a long time. Because of the constant updates and additional content the game has always feeled fresh. In this game you have to drag race a lot to find your way to the top of the racing world. Also, you can race online against other players in order to earn rewards. There are a lot of cards to unlock and despite the game’s age the graphics still look very good. There is also CSR Classics which is the same game but with classic muscle cars.

6. Beach Buggy Blitz

This release is developed by the same people who developed Riptide GP2. It also has a similar feel, but in this one you’re gonna drive around beaches, through tunnels under and over bridges in some really cool dune-buggy cruisers.

From the beginning you’re gonna encounter Tiki statues, giant crabs, grass shacks, lava monsters… even yetis! All of these in a really beautiful and detailed destructible world. You will also feel exploring the sun bathed beaches, fog-shrouded swamps, secret caves, ruined temples and even erupting volcanoes in Beach Buggy Blitz.

No wonder that this game is developed by the best developers around. Beach Buggy Blitz will surely keep you busy for hours.

7. Fast & Furious: Legacy

This is the latest release from Kabam based on a movie franchise. You will feel rewarded as this one mixes drag racing, lane control and crazy drifting to give the game a very cool arcade racing experience, this one is much less on the simulation part but it’s almost totally on the action part. You will race in this one against racers from the movie itself in several game modes and you will have to collect more than 50 customizable cars. Even with free-to-play limiters and timers you will find that Fast & Furious Legacy is still a very fun game to play.

8. Traffic Racer

Traffic Racer is a pretty generic racing game. It is very fun to play but at the same time it’s frustrating and it’s pretty difficult to beat. In this game you will be able to compete against others on highway trying to avoid oncoming traffic, avoid obstacles and reach your destination in one piece. It has 5 game modes and you can choose from 27 different cars to race. You’re gonna drive through suburbs, deserts, snowy streets and city lights while making your way to the top. You can also read our article: Traffic Racer Review.

9. Real Racing 3

The games we listed before focus much more on the arcade gameplay. However it’s impossible not to list a simulator in a racing games list, this is why we chose to add Real Racing 3 in this list too. Although it’s already a pretty old release RR3 is pretty fun to play and if you’re looking for a nice race simulator for your Android device RR3 might be one of the best picks for you.

Real Racing 3 is an award winning racing game, it is developed by Electronic Arts so only after seeing that you will expect a lot from this game and honestly it really gives you a really good racing experience as it features officially licensed tracks, 22-car grid, and over 100 extremely detailed cars from producers such as Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Chevrolet, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Bugatti. Also it features real-time multiplayer, time trials, social leaderboards, ghost challenges, and Time Shifted Multiplayer technology that allows you to race anyone you want, anytime, anywhere. Even if it gives you so much for free the game also features in-app purchases if you want to speed your progress.

10. Need For Speed: No Limits

The latest title in the Need For Speed franchise, No Limits is a pretty fun racing game to play, pretty much anyone who played video games before is familiar with Need For Speed games so it’s easy to know what to expect from such game. No Limits is also one of the prettiest looking games for Android at this moment.

Being a Need for Speed game you will pretty soon find yourself racing through streets avoiding police, you will be able to customize your car as well, and you will find out that this game is full of amazing looking cars. Unfortunately it has some big drawbacks such as, a lot of waiting, in-app purchases and many “freemium” features that will get you frustrated. You don’t have to spend money for this game but if you truly want to experience it you will most probably have to do so. Letting these drawback aside NFS: No Limits is still a pretty fun racing game.