Best Racing Xbox 360 Games in 2026

The biggest, most Dynamic and most diverse open world ever created and now packed with layers of new detail

Grand Theft Auto V blends storytelling and gameplay in new ways as players repeatedly jump in and out of the lives of the game's three lead characters, playing all sides of the game's interwoven story

Grand Theft Auto V also comes with Grand Theft Auto Online, the Dynamic and ever evolving Grand Theft Auto universe for multiple players

An innovative new interactive menu system allows for complete immersion in Sonic's universe with favorite characters and hidden treasures gradually being revealed throughout the game.

Each incarnation of Sonic in Sonic Generations comes complete with his trademark special move, Spin Dash and Spin Attack for Classic Sonic, and the Homing Attack and Sonic Boost for Modern Sonic.

Once you complete each level and 'free' Sonic's captured friends, you'll get to go back and take on more challenges with them at your side.

In a frantic battle to the checkered flag, Sonic and friends speed around tracks set in mediaeval castle ramparts, lush rainforests and bustling cities, all taken from the visually rich and varied universes of Sonic and SEGA.

Secret short cuts, swift handling and avoiding strategically placed obstacles are certainly the best way to get to the top of the podium…

Each character has a specific All Star move – such as Super Sonic, Banana Blitz and Tails Tornado – that allows a quick way for competitors to get back into the race!

This is no ordinary race. Each character is equipped with their own unique vehicle that can transform into a car, boat and plane to take advantage of the changing terrains.

Take to land, sea & air as you race through 16 dynamically changing courses inspired by SEGA's illustrious gaming history.

Race as one of the 20+ legendary All-Stars. The starting line-up has been transformed as new iconic characters from the world of SEGA join the race.

Open World Action - Lose the cops - your way. Hit jumps and shortcuts, lay low, or shake the cops in surroundings that play to your car's unique strengths. Freedom is everything. Drive anywhere with your friends, discover hidden gameplay or utilize your knowledge of the city to beat them in a never-ending supply of challenges.

Non-Stop Multiplayer - Pick a car, hook up with friends and jump into a non-stop playlist of tight, competitive events. No lobby screens means the action never stops. Score big, rank up and earn endless rewards and upgrades. Keep the fierce rivalries going between events with endless opportunities to race, battle and explore in a huge open world.

Beat Your Friends - Autolog 2 ratchets up the intense competition with personalized race recommendations and feeds broadcasting all of your most newsworthy scores, speeds and times to your friends. Earn Need for Speed points at all times on any system as you try to outdrive your friends and become the Most Wanted.

The Largest Collection of Classic SEGA Titles. Players will trip back in time with favorites including Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage, Columns, Eco the Dolphin and four titles from the Phantasy Star series, to name a few.

Several Unlockable Titles. Included in the collection are arcade favorites such as Congo Bongo, Altered Beast, Zaxxon and more.

All Titles Upgraded to Hi-Def. The classic 2D style never looked so good! Each title has been converted to hi-def (720p) and will be a blast to play using the intuitive controls of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 systems.

Train and advance your abilities of 2 wheel driving, barrel rolls and more in 6 thrilling game modes.

Catch air and perform as many stunts and tricks to get the highest score.

Collect and use a variety of power ups to eliminate as many crash karts as possible to get the highest score.

New game modes such as single-player season mode which puts you through a completely personalized racing calendar

Something to match every car lover's dream including more than 400 fully customizable and tunable cars from over 50 manufacturers and 100+ tracks

Look and feel of a modern racing game built from the ground up using with the most advanced physics models.

Drifting - Drift like crazy to charge your Boost

Boosting - Use your Boost to Blast through loops

Gravity - gravity will affect races, be fast or fall!

Optimized for Consoles: Doom 3 BFG Edition features 5.1 surround sound, Xbox 360 Achievements, PS3 trophies, improved rendering and lighting, and a new check point save system allowing for smoother progression through the game.

Stunning 3D Visuals: Doom 3, Resurrection of Evil and the all-new 'Lost Mission' have all been optimized in stereoscopic 3D for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, further immersing the player in the demonic world of this terrifying horror masterpiece.

The Lost Mission: Doom 3 BFG Edition includes an all-new chapter in the Doom 3 experience - 'The Lost Mission', featuring seven heart-pounding single-player levels and a completely new storyline that will have players once again on the edge of their seats.

Own the off-road: Dirt Bikes, ATVs, Monster Trucks, and the new ORV Sport contend head-to head to own the off-road

X-CROSS: Eight unique racing series, including new EnduroCross and Open cross events, are crossed into one ultimate off-road championship

Rhythm Racing: Revolutionary real world physics introduce new power slides, whips and scrubs

Live your dream car fantasies as you accumulate more cool cars than you ever thought possible

Enter living, breathing cities -- intricately modeled popular locations, including New York, Tokyo, London and many other cities

Go online with next-generation worldwide connectivity -- exhibit your skills before a global online audience, on GothamTV

We are delivering the best MX vs. ATV game yet.

Building upon the franchise's physics engine to deliver an enhanced racing experience in MX vs. ATV Alive that is easier to play.

With tracks and modes, gamers choose the game that they want to play.

Real Racing - Stunning racing environments in real world locations and licensed cars that look and feel great

Power-ups - Collect addictive dynamic power-ups and use them independently or combo three of the same power-up strategically to gain an advantage over your competition

Cinematic Realism - Experience insane collisions with licensed photo-realistic cars flipping and rolling with panels crumpling and bumpers ripping off – all brought to life with panning, cinematic camera work

Mission objectives will include winning races, hijacking vehicles, stealing cargo, and more

Experience the story from multiple characters' points of view

Car customization options

Players will drop into nine of the most iconic mountains ranges and regions on planet earth and each of these iconic mountain ranges have then been exaggerated to deliver a gameplay experience that is true to SSX

SSX introduces arevolutionary physics engine that will allow players to ride and trick off almost anything in theenvironment

From boards of varying speeds to wing suits that let you glide for longerdistances, upgrade your gear to ride faster, trick higher and survive longer

Race circuits that take inspiration from the most exciting tracks from the 2012 FI FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP. FORMULA ONE becomes a fantasy racing theme park featuring jumps, multiple-routes, shortcuts, and more.

Game modes include Free Play so gamers can dive straight into their favorite events and Time Trials where players can set the best time in their household, download friends’ ghost cars and climb online ladders in a test of flat-out speed on every track.

In F1 RACE STARS, the whole cast of FORMULA ONE stars become personality-packed, toonified heroes driving all-new F1 RACE STARS cars representing each team from the 2012 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP on a range of super-fast, feature-packed circuits.

Race on 12 different World of Outlaws tracks including The Dirt Track at Charlotte, Lernerville, Eldora, Knoxville, Williams Grove and some of the other toughest tracks in the World of Outlaws sprint car racing series.

The first sprint car racing game brought to the Xbox 360.

Features the top 20 drivers in Sprint Cars. Take on the world’s best drivers including Donny Schatz, Steve Kinser, Jason Meyers and Joey Saldana.

Next Level of Immersion-Experience visceral first-person racing like never before. The all-new helmet cam recreates realistic driver head movements that deliver an unparalleled sensation of speed: lean and tilt into the apex of corners

True Realistic Racing-From authentic car and crash physics to terrifying night racing to the battle-scarred look and feel of both cars and tracks, Featuring the FIA GT1 World Championship and GT3 European Championship plus real-world drivers

Amazing Career Depth and Variety-Earn unlocks and participate in multiple racing disciplines on the way to becoming the FIA GT1 World Champion. Featuring everything from new Endurance races to muscle and retro cars

Select your favorite, hilarious character, then crash, bash and dash your way through both summer and winter courses in over 50 wacky obstacles. 

Grab a friend and challenge them to a head to head competition racing past the Spinning Slapshot and Knee Sweeper. Who knew Wiping out could be so fun!

More than 50 obstacles, including favorites from the TV show, the Sucker Punch, Big Balls, the Spinning Slapshot, Knee Sweeper and more

Contains 3 distinct regions featuring US, Japan and Europe

3 distinct racing styles that include Muscle cars, city racing, drift racing, traditional circuit racing

Progress and create your own race team, hire co-drivers, and attract real-life big sponsors

Career Mode - The progression mode for the game. Focused on the player as the driver. Perform well and build your reputation to get contract offers. Negotiate contracts to drive for better teams and be in with a chance to challenge for the championship.

Race Now - This is our Quick Race Mode. Choose any car, any driver and any event and head to track to race as a NASCAR hero. Or choose your own custom livery and race as yourself.

Online Multiplayer - Party up with friends and head online to race together in our two curated playlists. “Bump and Run” gives short courses and road courses.

An extensive and separate online campaign redefines multiplayer racing games plus full RaceNet integration

Powered by Codemasters’ EGO Game Technology Platform for jaw-dropping damage and stunning visuals, GRID 2 sets the standard for technical excellent in racing.

Race a handpicked selection of iconic cars that represent the best in automotive engineering from the last 40 years.

Crash through everything – Cutting edge physics and effects combine to bring direct destruction like you've never seen before. Unleash your rage to obliterate everything in your way and carve your own path.

Race in urban environments – Shatter Bay lives by its own rules and is ripe for being torn apart by the overpowered vehicles rampaging through its many areas, including the commercial zone, refi nery, port, and high-rise construction site.

New breed of racing machines – Traditional racing machines are out and dozens of badass street machines are in, including legendary RIDGE RACER Angel and Devil cars.

Definitive Realism - Experience total control of both rider and bike with easier controls

An advanced real-time deformation continuously changes the track beneath you with every lap

Wreck-avoidance lets you correct collisions and landings to race like a pro

Live the cowboy experience through career mode with 8 arenas and 5 events including Bull Riding, Tie Down Roping, Team Roping (with second player or AI partner), Mounted Shooting, and Barrel Racing

Mini-Games: Add to your points with Speed Roping, Shooting Gallery, and Riding Fences

XBL Leaderboards: Brag about your cowboy skills via rankings and achievements

Redefining Rally: High-speed next-gen racing on a wide variety of surface types, all within environments from exotic locations around the world.

Groundbreaking GeoDeformation™: Proprietary technology creates fully deformable environments and surfaces, ensuring that the race experience changes on every lap.

Fully-Licensed Vehicles: Customizable 4WD, 2WD and Classic vehicles including the Subaru Impreza, Ford Focus, Audi Quattro, Lancia Stratos and Toyota Celica.

Help Ben 10 save the universe by completing top secret Plumber missions on a special Ben 10 micro site. Complete 10 missions to receive a FREE limited edition Plumbers Badge in the mail!

Race in over 30 different karts in 25 exhilarating and challenging grand prix tracks spread across 5 environmental planets from the Ben 10 universe.

15 characters for players to race as, including heroes like Ben, Kevin and 10 of Ben's most popular alien forms.

Multiple Racing Types - Experience a variety of race type challenges including Rally, GT, and Formula 1

Extensive Online Competition - Race in online competitions with up to 8 player multi-integration

36 Circuits, Including Variations - Drive your way through 36 circuits including GP Circuits, Test Circuits, and Bonus Circuits

Play as yourself or as one of the sport's real-world drivers and battle it out for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship

Damage is meticulously detailed and multi-car wrecks are the most extreme ever experienced in an officially licensed racing game

Includes in-depth multiplayer modes which allow up to 16 players to battle it out for the win online