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submitted 4 months ago by eezeebee@lemmy.ca to c/games@lemmy.world

Steam is having a Racing Fest sale until August 4th and I thought I might like to try. I used to play a lot of Gran Turismo 2 and 3 back in the day, especially the rally modes.

Any recommendations for me? Prefer anything under $10, no EA games, no Ubisoft games, and realistic although it's not as important.

I'm also interested in Garfield Kart - Furious Racing if anyone has an opinion on that.

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[-] tomkatt@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)
  • WRC 7, 10, Generations
  • Dirt Rally 2.0
  • Rush Rally Origins
  • Old School Rally
  • Super Woden GP2
  • New Star GP
  • Forza Horizon 5 (I don't own this one, but hear it's very good)
  • BallisticNG
  • Gravel
  • GRIP: Combat Racing
  • Wreckfest (don't own this either but I've played it in the past, it's good)
  • Assetto Corsa
  • Assetto Corsa Competizione
  • Descenders
  • Grid Autosport
  • Redout
  • Automobilista 2
  • V-Rally 4
  • Sebastian Loeb Rally Evo

These vary between arcade and simulation racing, and things in between. For some (Assetto Corsa games, Automobilista, WRC and Dirt Rally games) a racing wheel is highly recommended.

[-] iAmTheTot@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 months ago

Wreckfest is stupid fun but more arcade than realism.

[-] B0NK3RS@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago
  • Art of Rally
  • Circuit Superstars
  • BallisticNG
  • GRIP: Combat Racing
  • Ride 3
[-] caut_R@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

From all the racers I‘ve played, DiRT 2 and GRiD 2 are probably my favos, and Forza Horizon 4 is also really good. But the former two are EA now that Codemasters has been bought (although they weren‘t on release) and FH4 is delisted (and 30ish bucks anyway) so…

[-] cRazi_man@europe.pub 0 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

~~Dirt 2~~ Dirt Rally 2 is a game that I have really enjoyed being shit at.

[-] caut_R@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

You probably mean Dirt Rally 2, I meant the original DiRT 2, which is pretty arcade-y and easy.

(The one that had Games for Windows LIVE (yep lol))

[-] Zombiepirate@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Assetto Corsa is a steal at $5. It's a bit older, but there is a ton of community-made content.

[-] decipher_jeanne@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 4 months ago

As everyone else said, Aseto Corsa but I find it's only good if you have wheels and pedals already.

I don't remember who makes the Forza games, but imo, except for Grand Tourismo, they have the best controller experience out there. Forza Horizons 5 is a bit arcadey but still realistic-ish, and does rally and road racing but not circuit. And it's Microsoft locked. Forza motorsport is bad, don't waste money there and its even more Microsoft locked.

[-] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

You suck at parking is a neat game. Well worth the $4 they are asking for it right now. It's not a typical racing game, more like a souped up hot wheels track, with a "how accurately and fast can you park in the correct spot," element.

[-] zybir@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

Shout-out for Tokyo Xtreme Racer! I'm bummed it isn't on sale though. It's a remake of a game I was hooked on in highschool. You drive around highways looking for other street racers, then you flash your lights at em, and your off. Good times.

[-] simple@piefed.social 0 points 4 months ago

Redout 2 if you're into futuristic racers. It's a lot of fun.

[-] tomkatt@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months ago

How's Redout 2 compared to the first one? I have the original, but have been on the fence with the sequel.

[-] simple@piefed.social 1 points 4 months ago

It's a more polished version of the first, its not that different. If you liked the first you'll enjoy the 2nd

[-] hydrashok@sh.itjust.works 0 points 4 months ago

If you’ve got a wheel and pedals, F1 2019 is pretty fun and doesn’t have a lot of the forced online hoops you need to jump through for later editions like 2024.

[-] Chesckers@lemmy.zip 0 points 4 months ago

Mate, that game ain't sold no more

[-] Cethin@lemmy.zip 1 points 4 months ago

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