Mobile gaminghas become a huge part of the industry in recent years, with many new games coming to services on iPhone or Android, as well as many ports of games that were originally only playable on either PC or consoles. But very few of them come out with a price tag, opting instead to be free-to-play.

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One type of game that has thrived on mobile isracing games. And luckily, there are many that are racing games thataren’t free-to-play. While there are plenty of fun racing games to choose from, there are a handful that have a ton of players online and plenty of positive reviews to put them above the rest.

7Motorsport Manager Mobile 3

There are quite a few games that fall under racing on mobile stores that don’t actually involve a heavy dose of racing. In fact,Motorsport Manager Mobile 3is considereda strategy gameabout being in charge of a racing team before, during, and after races.

As a manager, players will hire drivers that they will think will best have a chance at winning. They will take on real-time situational decision-making that could make or break a team’s shot at winning a championship. The goal is to grow the team, develop the drivers and vehicles, and win as many races as possible.

Motorsport Manager Mobile 3 overview map indicating two racers that are on the player’s team

6Go Rally

Rallying can be incredibly fun in video games as it allows players to experience going through thevarious street testsin different environments. One of the more popular rally games exclusive to iPhone isGo Rally, developed by Inputwish.

One of the key features ofGo Rallyis the ability for players to draw the track that they want their car to race on. Players can customize this experience by adding specific checkpoints and land features. There are also tons of pre-made tracks that players can set their best time on and compete with others.

A car driving between a forest and a rocky hillside in Go Rally

5Driving Zone: Germany Pro

Many mobile racing game developers offer free-to-play versions of their games on mobile stores while also selling paid versions with more content. An example of thisDriving Zone: Germany Pro, which offers many coins, no ads, and a free ride mode in exchange for purchase.

Featuring four different racetracks that can be configured differently to change up the experience each time, players will take control of Germanprototypes of vehiclesand attempt to drive around in either normal or difficult weather conditions. While the car is mostly at risk of breaking down, the free ride mode prevents that from happening.

An older version of a Beetle driving around at dawn with windmills in the background in Driving Zone: Germany Pro

4Dirt Trackin 2

A lot of racing games are about players getting their car filthy as they drive through the mud on their way to victory. Another popular mobile racing game that isn’t free-to-play isDirt Trackin 2, a game that has revamped itself since its previous title with an all-new engine.

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There are numerous modes in the game, including time trials and A-Main races. There are five different car models that players can choose fromwith further customizationavailable. The game also has many different drivers and tracks to choose from, both fictional and from real-life.

3Pulling USA 2

While the game is not quite a typical racing experience,Pulling USA 2has players focused on attempting to race against the cargo attempting to hold the vehicle back. The cargo will slowly deteriorate the vehicle that is being driven, so the goal is to go as far as possible pulling cargo farther than everyone else.

Work on upgrading a wide variety ofboth trucks and tractorsand enter them in different competitions that range from simple county contests to grand national competitions. There is a lot of technique involved with controlling the vehicle at the moment of the contest, even with many upgrades. The game is simple to learn, but hard to master.

Five different cars driving together on a dirt track in Dirt Trackin 2

2Bike Race Pro

There are so many racing games about cars that it is easy to forget about other modes of transportation that can be used in races. Then comes a game likeBike Race Pro, which can be just as thrilling and compelling to play when it’s all about bikes instead of larger vehicles.

In this physics-based racer, players takecontrol of these bikesand will need to learn how to tilt to help them navigate through levels. This app enables the phone’s tilting features, so players will literally need to move their phone to play the game. There are both single player and multiplayer modes and a 128 tracks across 14 worlds.

A green tractor pulling firework cannons across a dirt path in Pulling USA 2

1Reckless Getaway 2

Racing in tailored events is typical in most mobile racing games, butReckless Getaway 2has the unique premise of racing away in chaotic scenarios where the driver is a criminal that is trying to get away from various police vehicles attempting to take them down.

The game markets itself as having rather simple controls, but the difficulty is taking advantage of it when it feels like an entire city is chasing the player. Luckily, levelsare completely open, allowing the driver to make any decision about where they want to go next to avoid being thrown in jail. There are also numerous cars that can be unlocked.

A player driving down a bumpy slope while a ghost of another player follows close behind in Bike Race Pro

A truck driving into a desert town while being chased by multiple cop cars in Reckless Getaway 2