Best racing game deals at Steam Autumn Sale 2024
The world of racing games is quite expansive and has countless titles for players of all kinds to enjoy. Whether you are a dedicated sim racer with a fully specced out rig or a casual keyboard-mouse gamer, there is a racing game to suit your needs. It should come as no surprise then, that the Steam Autumn Sale has a huge list of games on sale that are worth considering.
All the games mentioned below can be played in single-player, although most of them have multiplayer modes as well. This makes them great for playing against friends, AI, or online opponents.
Note: The contents of this article may be subjective. This list is also not meant to be a ranking of any sort.
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Racing game deals for the Steam Autumn Sale
Forza Horizon 4 Ultimate Edition
Being Microsoft's headline open-world racing series, the Forza Horizon franchise has garnered a lot of praise over the years. The fourth iteration of this series is set in a fictional representation of Great Britain and has a huge roster of vehicles available. It is likely also the final time the game will ever go on sale given the game is set to be delisted on December 15, 2024. But fret not, as purchased copies of the game will remain playable.
($19.99 on the Steam Store)
Assetto Corsa Competizione (Standard Edition/ Utimate Edition)
Assetto Corsa Competizione focuses on the GT2, GT3, and GT4 categories of racing and is the official game for the 24 Hours of Spa and GT World Challenge Europe racing series. With Assetto Corsa Evo's launch around the corner, now is a great time to get into the series. Seasoned players can also pick up the Ultimate Edition, which includes additional DLC for the game.
($11.99/$59.05 on the Steam Store)
Dirt Rally 2.0 Game Of The Year Edition
The WRC series may have taken over the mantle of being the premier rally game developed by Codemasters, but Dirt Rally 2.0 is no slouch. The Game of the Year edition of this title can be picked up for a great price and includes all the content ever released for the game, making it a great entry point for both new and old fans of rally racing.
($7.99 on the Steam Store)
F1 Manager 24
Manage an official F1 team or create your own in the newest entry to the F1 Manager series, which debuted in 2022. The ability to sign young talents early, invest in future seasons, and develop car parts at your discretion makes this a great managerial game for fans of racing, specifically F1.
($24.49 on the Steam Store)
Ride 5 (Standard Edition/ Special Edition)
The Ride series has been acclaimed for its realistic handling model for bikes and is rather unforgiving when all assists and aids have been turned off. The game's Standard and Special editions are both available at a discount during the Steam Autumn Sale 2024. The latter also includes the Season Pass for the game, which features additional bikes and tracks.
($14.99/$22.99 on the Steam Store)
Need For Speed Unbound
The latest game in the Need for Speed franchise can be picked up for a low price during this sale. Despite the mixed reception to the game's story mode, a price tag of just under $5 makes it worth the price. Do note that other Need for Speed games are also available on sale, such as Most Wanted, Rivals, Heat, and more.
($4.89 on the Steam Store)
Forza Horizon 5
Visit a virtual rendition of Mexico in Forza Horizon 5, which is packed to the brim with activities and content for single-player and multiplayer fans alike. Alongside the immense map of Mexico, the game's unique weather system also makes for a great open-world experience.
($29.99 on the Steam Store)
EA Sports WRC 24
Often termed as a successor to the Dirt series, EA Sports WRC 24 is the newest rally game developed by Codemasters. Unlike previous rally titles that were developed on their in-house EGO engine, this game is built on the Unreal Engine. It also has cross-play with players of the game on the Epic Games, PlayStation Network, EA App, and the Xbox series of consoles.
($12.49 on the Steam Store)
MotoGP 24
Milestone's MotoGP series has garnered praise for its realistic handling and feel of the premier class of motorcycle racing. This is a perfect addition for motorcycle racing fans, especially including all the official riders and tracks from the other categories of Moto2, Moto3, and MotoE.
($24.99 on the Steam Store)
rFactor 2
The rFactor series has always been known to be incredibly mod-friendly, and the amount of custom content on offer for Factor 2 is immense. Additionally, the physics and handling model truly make this a great addition to the Steam library.
($5.99 on the Steam Store)
Nascar Heat Franchise bundle
This bundle includes all five of the Nascar Heat games, ranging from 2016's Nascar Heat Evolution to 2020's Nascar Heat 5. It can act as a great entry point for beginners to the series, allowing them to explore the world of American oval and dirt track racing. The bundle also features the official rosters and tracks for the years the games are set in.
($9.99 on the Steam Store)
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