Here are the best 2 player racing games that you can get on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. These are 2 player racing games that you can play competitively with any of your friends. Start up your engines!
Best 2 Player Racing Games to Play With Friends
Dirt Rally 2.0
The most recent of Codemasters’ rally racers has recently been free for PlayStation Plus subscribers, but even if you missed out on that deal or are playing on another system, Dirt Rally 2.0 is still worth picking up.
You can make your own championships from any stage in the game to create the perfect series of time trials to find out once and for all who is the best rally driver amongst your friends. Be warned though, Dirt Rally 2.0 isn’t forgiving at all.
F1 2022- Best 2 Player Racing Games to Play With Friends
Every year, Codemasters (yes, them again) prove that they’re the masters of racing sims, and the F1 titles are the best example of that.
F1 2022 carries over everything that the series has done so well over the years – which is primarily its incredible driving mechanics – and includes all of the new vehicle models, designed around the latest major changes to the sport’s rules. These have allowed for much closer wheel-to-wheel action in races.
There’s also a two-player Career as well as a Real-Season Start feature that allows players to begin their careers at any race that has occurred in real life.
Forza Horizon 5 (Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S/PC)
Forza Horizon 5 brings players to Mexico in one of, if not, the most varied and vibrant open-world playgrounds found in a racing game. There are hundreds of cars to drive as you traverse the country with friends. There are races, challenges, stunt events, and much more to participate in alone or as part of a group.
And this is one that can be played by both racing and curious non-racing fans alike thanks to its multitude of accessibility options and customization features that allow players to get exactly what they want out of the game.
Need for Speed Heat – Best 2 Player Racing Games to Play With Friends
The Need for Speed series has had a tough time as of late. The 2015 reboot and Payback were rubbing, let’s be realistic, so it was nice to see Heat bring back some of the quality that had been missing.
The world might be a bit empty, but teaming up with a friend to escape the cops and rack up the dollars will forever be fun, even if it doesn’t quite match the magic of the Hot Pursuits and Undergrounds of the NFS world.
Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled (PS4/Xbox One/Switch)
For some people, Crash Team Racing is the best kart racer of all time, beating out even Mario Kart. Nitro Fueled gives CTR the Crash remake service, making it look better than anyone could have imagined.
It can be tough to do all the challenged, but if you’re looking for some fun, fast-paced multiplayer racing, it’s perfect. Also, unlike many other modern games, it can be played in split-screen from the comfort of your couch.
Team Sonic Racing (PS4/Xbox One/Switch/PC/iOS)
Kart Racers are some of the best multiplayer racers you can find and Sonic lovers have their own they can dive into if Mario Kart and CTR don’t tickle your fancy.
As you’d expect, there are plenty of multiplayer options and, since it is a team based game, you’ll have to work together to get an overall team win as well as try and come first.
Onrush – Best 2 Player Racing Games to Play With Friends
Onrush is the best arcade racer of the last few years. It’s fast, action-packed, and taking out other racers is incredible fun. Also, since there are various themed events in the game, it’s as much about working as a team as it is finishing first.
You can join up with some friends online to take on which ever event you’d like, whether that be the Capture the Flag style events or straightforward races.
Forza Motorsport 7 (Xbox One/PC)
If you want to impress a friend with how good video games can look, show them Forza Motorsport 7. And maybe once they’re done gawking at the graphics, you can have a race or two on a great-controlling and great-playing racing game.
Wipeout Omega Collection (PS4)
If you’re more a fan of fast-paced racing games, then you can’t go wrong with Wipeout Omega Collection. It’s one of the fastest racing games out there. With all of the racetracks from Wipeout HD, Fury, and 2048, there’s plenty of content to keep you and a friend occupied for a while.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch) – Best 2 Player Racing Games to Play With Friends
The industry standard for arcade racing games. Mario Kart has never looked, sounded, or played better than it does in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. And with the Switch coming with two Joy-Con controllers out of the box, the two-player mode has never been so accessible. This version also comes with a revamped battle mode!
Burnout Paradise Remastered (PS4/Xbox One)
Burnout Paradise makes its way to current gen consoles in the form of Burnout Paradise Remastered. With the game’s ‘Easy Drive’ feature, you can easily invite your friends to a bunch of multiplayer modes, such as Stunt Run, Road Rage, and Marked Man. With a PlayStation Camera or Kinect, you can even witness your friends’ “mugshots” after you take them down.
Driveclub (PS4)
In Driveclub, you can party up with a friend, and take the race online. You can compete in online challenges, or simply race against other players around they world. Queue up with a friend, and take on the world together, as you strive to make your club the best that it can be!
Dirt 4 (PS4/Xbox One/PC) – Best 2 Player Racing Games to Play With Friends
Dirt is the premiere rallying franchise. Many realistic racing games see you driving around a circuit, but Dirt (which is a sub-series of the Colin McRae Rally games) sees you racing on tarmac and off-road terrain, and Dirt 4 is no exception. You can race online with friends in pre-determined tracks, but Dirt 4 also includes a custom track generator feature, allowing you and a friend to race on seemingly endless amounts of off-road tracks.
Dirt 5 (PS4/Xbox One/PS5/Xbox SeriesX|S/PC)
Dirt 5 isn’t exactly as well-received as the previous entry, but it’s still a decent option for multiplayer racing action. The game features 10 international locations that all look insanely good with the visual upgrades afforded by new hardware.
Flatout 4: Total Insanity (PS4/Xbox One/PC)
Flatout 4 is a pretty wacky racer. It features over-the-top, bombastic physics, where smashing into your friends is totally encouraged. If you get bored of the racing, there are a number of mini-games that you may get a kick out of, including beer pong and billiards. If you’re looking for something a little, shall we say, “different,” then check out Flatout 4.
Trackmania Turbo (PS4/Xbox One/PC)
Trackmania Turbo is a fast-paced arcade stunt racer where you can expect to be performing devilish jumps and riding around many a loop-de-loop. It’s a fun racing game that is certain to get a few laughs when you bang out the local multiplayer split-screen at a party. The leaps of faith at high speeds can get a little intense, though – this one isn’t for the faint of heart.
Redout (PS4/Xbox One/Switch/PC) – Best 2 Player Racing Games to Play With Friends
Redout sits comfortably in the green on Metacritic with a score of 81. It’s a futuristic high-speed racer that draws inspiration from Wipeout and F-Zero. And as such, it’s full of quick turns and daring jumps. It’s a great alternative to those aforementioned games if you’re looking for something similar, and it features both local and online multiplayer.