We’ve prepped a roster of the best Android racing games the Google Play store has to offer. From speeding down circuits in professional events to playing dirty by blasting your way to the front, to performing stunts and jumping off ramps, we’ve got it all in one place to satiate your need for speed. Expect nothing more than the finest developers have to offer in gameplay, graphics, uniqueness and most importantly, variety of cars. To get your adrenalin pumping, hit the list below.
1. Slingshot Racing:
Our first contender isn’t your usual racing game. Instead of steering through tight corners, you’ll be relying on a slingshot to make sharp turns. The idea is quite unique and depending on how you deploy your grappling hook, will determine whether you’re in first place or lacking behind on last position.
Slingshot Racing is all about timing and there are various exciting features thrown. In single player mode, you get 80 races to compete in and with different objectives like time trials, pickups and chomper. Crescent Moon Games has also included a 4-player multiplayer mode.
2. Carmageddon:
You probably remember Carmageddon, the 1997 game which was released for DOS, Windows and Mac amongst other systems, and was banned in multiple countries? If you do, then you’ll be happy knowing that the title has been ported over to Android. Featuring the same reckless and chaotic experience where you can run over pedestrians and perform crazy stunts, speeding around circuits isn’t the main objective here.
You can complete races by running over every pedestrian and finishing off opponents. Here, you get 11 environments which are accessible through 26 levels and 30 playable cars designed to kill.
3. GT Racing 2:
What makes many Gameloft releases a must have is that they offer rich gameplay and beautiful graphics, all at no cost. GT Racing 2 attempts to deliver an authentic racing experience filled with realism and professional driving. The title simulates real-world scenarios like time of day and weather.
Most importantly, it offers gorgeous graphics and a great collection of vehicles which amount to 67 in total from over 30 manufacturers. There are 13 tracks to race on and over 1,400 events including modes like duel, knockout and overtake. Gameloft also hosts new challenges each week.
4. Beach Buggy Blitz:
From the creators of Riptide GP comes Beach Buggy Blitz which is a fun and casual title that features various kart racing elements like power-ups, collectables and more. Races here are set on a tropical island where most of the environment is destructible. There are various cars and characters to unlock and you’ll also be able to upgrade your ride with a new paint job or improve its performance through power-ups and gadgets.
Through integration with Google’s Play games service, your save data will be uploaded to the cloud. Lastly, this release has been optimized for devices with quad core processors where you’ll be treated to various visual enhancements like motion blur, lens splash, dynamic headlights and more.
Asphalt 8: Airborne is one of the finest racing titles Gameloft has ever created and it’s quite a step-up from its predecessors. Instead of just racing around tracks and crushing opponents, you’ll also be able to perform various stunts like barrel rolls and 360 degree spins by jumping off ramps. For these high-octane races, you’ll have choices of 47 cars from Lamborghini Veneno, Bugatti Veyron, Ferrari FXX and Pagani Zonda R.
The campaign mode offers 8 seasons which deliver a total of 180 events across locations such as Venice, French Guiana, Iceland, the Nevada Desert and more. Gameloft has also thrown in multiplayer support.
6. Real Racing 3:
It doesn’t get any more realistic that Real Racing 3 on Android. The graphics are just marvelous as cars and environments look authentic and to top it off, you get to race in various real-world locations including the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Silverstone and Hockenheimring.
If the large number of cars from Porsche, Lamborghini, Dodge, Bugatti, and Audi amongst others doesn’t impress you, then the plethora of events and challengers which amount to over 1,000 are sure to get you excited. One of the most interesting features here is the Time Shifted Multiplayer mode where you can compete against real opponents at anytime, even when offline.
7. Need for Speed Most Wanted:
Need for Speed Most Wanted is another fine addition from EA in the genre. Being the mobile version of its PC and console counterparts, this refresh to the 2005 release is sure to keep you hooked on for a long time. Firstly, the environments are well detailed and the gameplay is very engaging. While you challenge street racers, you’ll also have to go up against the cops.
Like most NFS titles, there’s no shortage of rides here and customizations are also enabled allowing you to personalize the look and performance of vehicles. The major downside here is that there’s no free roam.
8. Riptide GP2:
Riptide GP made quite a splash when it was launched last year and its sequel takes things to a new level. Here, you won’t be burning rubber, instead hitting waves in high powered hydro jets. There are 9 jets in total and they’re upgradable. Like in the previous version, you can perform various stunts to score a power up.
There are 25 tricks to perform in different modes such as race, hot lap, elimination and freestyle. Once you’ve mastered the water ways, you can take the challenge online by competing with friends and other players across the globe.
Conclusion:
The best Android racing games we’ve included on this roster will amaze any fan of the genre. Most of the titles are designed for both, smartphones and tablet, and while some of them are graphically intense requiring modern hardware to function, there are some that also work on older devices. We’ve shared with you our favorites and now, we’d like to know what would you recommend to our readers.