Gentlemen, start your engines! Join us as we give you 10 exciting racing games for Android and iPhone, ranging from the simple and casual to the challenging and realistic.
Whether you are looking for a premium racing simulator that will keep you occupied for hours at a time, or just a straightforward title that doesn't cost a dime, chances are you will find a game that suits your taste in our slideshow below. Of course, if there is a racing game that you think we should have included, just drop us a line below and let us know.
10 racing games for Android and iPhone
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Reckless Racing 2
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Asphalt 7: Heat is the latest installment in Gameloft's popular racing game series. It offers 60 different cars from the world’s most prestigious manufacturers, eye-catching graphics, and an online multiplayer mode.
Download:
iPhone ($0.99) | Android version coming soon
Asphalt 7: Heat
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Death Rally is not just a race, it is a battle, and your armored vehicle is your fortress. Equip your car with weapons and blast your opponents to smithereens in this challenging racing game.
Download:
Android | iPhone
Death Rally
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The goal in GT Racing: Motor Academy is to progress by passing tests and winning races in career mode. More cars and races are unlocked along the way. Speaking of cars, there are 111 of them to check out, including the Audi R8, Nissan GT-R, and even the Ford model T. For the complete experience, however, you will have to purchase the full version.
Download:
Android | iPhone
GT Racing: Motor Academy Free+
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Real Racing 2 is one of the more realistic racing games available on a smartphone. You get 30 cars to try out across 15 tracks from around the world. The game is free to download, but its compete version is obtained through an in-app purchase.
Download:
Android | iPhone ($0.99)
Real Racing 2
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Pocket Racing is a minimalist, two-dimensional racing with an overhead viewing perspective. The paid version includes 5 different cars and 8 tracks, while the free one comes with 2 cars and 4 tracks.
Download:
Android ($3.19) | Android free version
Pocket Racing
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In case you are tired of racing on hard land, try Shine Runner – a boat racing game with a twist. In addition to going head to head with your fellow redneck opponents, you also have to make money by selling contraband goods. The destructible environment makes the game even more fun than it already is.
Download:
Android ($0.99) | iPhone ($0.99)
Shine Runner
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Need For Speed – one of the longest running racing game franchises, is available on your mobile device as well. In Need For Speed Shift you get to sit behind the wheel of 20 powerful cars, which can be customized to your liking. The game features 18 tracks in different locations around the world.
Download:
Android ($4.99) | iPhone ($0.99)
Need For Speed Shift
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If you have a device powered by a Tegra processor, Bang Bang Racing THD might interest you. Special attention has been paid to the graphics of the game, as well as to the physics of the cars. A total of 20 cars are available, and each one of them handles differently.
Download:
Android ($3.49)
Bang Bang Racing THD
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Since Sports Car Challenge is sponsored by Volswagen, it is no surprise that it features brands that are owned by the corporation, including Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, and Porsche. The game looks pretty, and downloading it is free of charge.
Download:
Android | iPhone
Sports Car Challenge
10 racing games for Android and iPhone
1. Reckless Racing 2
In case you liked the first Reckless Racing game, chances are you will love the sequel. Reckless racing 2 comes with 24 tracks across various terrains and 18 tough cars that you can take for a spin. On top of that, the graphics are pretty nice too!
Download:
Android ($4.99) | iPhone ($4.99)
2. Asphalt 7: Heat
Asphalt 7: Heat is the latest installment in Gameloft's popular racing game series. It offers 60 different cars from the world’s most prestigious manufacturers, eye-catching graphics, and an online multiplayer mode.
Download:
iPhone ($0.99) | Android version coming soon
3. Death Rally
Death Rally is not just a race, it is a battle, and your armored vehicle is your fortress. Equip your car with weapons and blast your opponents to smithereens in this challenging racing game.
Download:
Android | iPhone
4. GT Racing: Motor Academy Free+
The goal in GT Racing: Motor Academy is to progress by passing tests and winning races in career mode. More cars and races are unlocked along the way. Speaking of cars, there are 111 of them to check out, including the Audi R8, Nissan GT-R, and even the Ford model T. For the complete experience, however, you will have to purchase the full version.
Download:
Android | iPhone
5. Real Racing 2
Real Racing 2 is one of the more realistic racing games available on a smartphone. You get 30 cars to try out across 15 tracks from around the world. The game is free to download, but its compete version is obtained through an in-app purchase.
Download:
Android | iPhone ($0.99)
6. Pocket Racing
Pocket Racing is a minimalist, two-dimensional racing with an overhead viewing perspective. The paid version includes 5 different cars and 8 tracks, while the free one comes with 2 cars and 4 tracks.
Download:
Android ($3.19) | Android free version
7. Shine Runner
In case you are tired of racing on hard land, try Shine Runner – a boat racing game with a twist. In addition to going head to head with your fellow redneck opponents, you also have to make money by selling contraband goods. The destructible environment makes the game even more fun than it already is.
Download:
Android ($0.99) | iPhone ($0.99)
8. Need For Speed Shift
Need For Speed – one of the longest running racing game franchises, is available on your mobile device as well. In Need For Speed Shift you get to sit behind the wheel of 20 powerful cars, which can be customized to your liking. The game features 18 tracks in different locations around the world.
Download:
Android ($4.99) | iPhone ($0.99)
9. Bang Bang Racing THD
If you have a device powered by a Tegra processor, Bang Bang Racing THD might interest you. Special attention has been paid to the graphics of the game, as well as to the physics of the cars. A total of 20 cars are available, and each one of them handles differently.
Download:
Android ($3.49)
10. Sports Car Challenge
Since Sports Car Challenge is sponsored by Volswagen, it is no surprise that it features brands that are owned by the corporation, including Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, and Porsche. The game looks pretty, and downloading it is free of charge.
Download:
Android | iPhone
In case you liked the first Reckless Racing game, chances are you will love the sequel. Reckless racing 2 comes with 24 tracks across various terrains and 18 tough cars that you can take for a spin. On top of that, the graphics are pretty nice too!
Download:
Android ($4.99) | iPhone ($4.99)