Mobile games are undoubtedly one of the most profitable businesses to be in right now, and since we live in a capitalist society, there are plenty of them to go around. With market share rising, the variety increases as well. And with variety comes quality.
Racing is one of the most popular genres of gaming on mobile. Maybe it’s because the form factor of a phone lends itself well to simulating the inside of a car, or maybe it’s because they’re short and easy to play. There’s a huge variety of games to choose from when looking for a good racing game, but a few of them stand above the rest.
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Mario Kart Tour
A Mario Kart game you can play on your phone, Mario Kart Tour is the dream of phone users worldwide. It has the same old characters you love to play around with and some extras thrown in for good measure (Wii characters).
Mario Kart Tour is a free-to-play game with no barrier to entry. However, it comes with its own host of issues, like multiplayer lag, bad bots, and ultra-simplistic controls that can be a major turn-off for many players. No harm in trying it out, at least.
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Traffic Rider
You can’t mention racing and mobile in the same sentence without at least acknowledging Traffic Rider. A generation-defining game that is a bit past it’s prime but still incredibly fun to play, Traffic Rider brings the player to a crowded highway and gives them the freedom to do whatever they want. Do wheelies, cut off slow drivers, stay in your own lane, or drive on the wrong side of the road; the limit is your imagination and the game engine.
Though it is still a great game for bike enthusiasts, Traffic Rider doesn’t quite stack up graphically compared to modern racing games. However, the arcade is fun to play through, the progression system is satisfying, and the variety of maps and bikes keep the game interesting.
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Hill Climb Racing 2
An old classic from a bygone era that still stands up to modern scrutiny, Hill Climb Racing 2 might have ‘Racing’ in the title, but be warned, it’s as much a wacky puzzle game and ridiculous physics engine simulator as it is a racing sim.
The game is just pure fun in the same way that Goat Simulator is fun. The game focuses more on clearing levels than racing in the traditional sense, but it’s something you should try if you’re looking for something fresh in the driving genre.
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Asphalt 9: Legends
A classic in the racing genre, Asphalt 9 is the latest entry in the phone-melting, high-octane, ultra-graphics gaming space of the Asphalt franchise. It has everything you know and love from the previous games and makes them slightly better, at least graphically. It has a super chill, steer-only mode that lets to focus on the story and soundtrack, and it has a hands-on manual mode that lets you take full control and get the traditional experience.
Asphalt 9 is the kind of game you want to play if you have a top-of-the-line phone and want to get the most out of it. It also has a multiplayer mode that pairs you with people around the world to compete with each other. Also, you get to customize supercars, which is pretty cool.
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Horizon Chase
If you’re a fan of old retro racing games with 16-bit graphics, you’ll absolutely love Horizon Chase. It has all the charm of a retro game and none of the downsides that come along in the package. The game is definitely geared toward an older audience, but it’s been modernized to appeal to all age groups.
The classic graphics have a timeless charm to them, and they’re very reminiscent of the 16-bit era, albeit with more definition and clarity. The soundtrack is composed by the same person who made the soundtracks for the classic arcade games (Barry Leitch), and the gameplay is a blast from the past, being heavily inspired by the hits of the 80s and 90s.
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Riptide GP: Renegade
A unique take on the racing genre, Riptide GP: Renegade has you take to shallow waters and practice some illegal racing, this time in water jets! The game has stunning graphics, offers great gameplay, and has no microtransactions! What’s not to love?
You do have to pay to play the game, but it’s a one-time transaction, and there aren’t any further hidden costs inside the game. The physics engine feels good; the game utilizes your phone’s max potential, and, most importantly, it’s fun to play.
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Data Wing
A casual racing game made for people in search of something fresh, Data Wing removes all the fluff from the race and boils the concept down to its base components. If you’re tired of choice paralysis and the endless customization in new racing games, Data Wing is something you’ll want to check out.
With minimalist graphics, an art style reminiscent of something like Geometry dash with a dash (pun intended) of extra neon, Data Wing focuses a lot on its story and narrative. It’s one of the best story-driven games, and it carries itself to the top with its incredibly fun, intuitive, and unique mechanics.
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Hellrider 3
Take a low poly aesthetic, combine it with a few unique mechanics, add some bikes and devilish riders, and you’ve got yourself the recipe for one of the best racing games you can find in the store. You’ll love this new entry if you’ve played the previous Hellrider games. Even if you haven’t played the previous Hellrider games, you’ll still love this game.
Primarily a story game with an arcade and multiplayer mode, Hellrider is a three-game franchise at this point. This third installment of the series brings the story to you from a different perspective, shedding light on previously mysterious topics.
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