The Oculus Quest drops you straight into the action in virtual reality without having to worry about wires and outside tracking. Even though the Oculus Quest has only been on the market for a few years, there are already so many immersive VR games you can play.
There are many racing games on the Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 that make you feel as though you're a racecar driver, along with games that offer unique ideas for the genre, such as broom racing. If you've always wanted to play racing games in virtual reality, then the Oculus Quest is a great option. Strap-in, here are the best racing games on the Oculus Quest headset.
Updated on November 14, 2022, by Jacqueline Zalace: Racing games are eternally popular, regardless of which device you play them on. Because of this, we've added even more racing games that are available on the Oculus Quest.
15 Yupitergrad
In Yupitergrad, you can use a plunger-shaped grappling hook to soar through a tunnel, navigating obstacles with the hook. Grappling hooks are a fun mechanic to use in virtual reality, so Yupitergrad is a one-of-a-kind experience that you shouldn't miss out on if you enjoy using grappling hooks in video games.
Along with its campaign, you can play the Time Attack mode to test yourself against the clock. Swinging through tunnels has never been more exciting than in Yupitergrad due to its fun mechanics and difficult obstacles.
14 Stride
Stride is a parkour game where you jump from rooftop to rooftop, trying to complete the level as quickly as possible. There's an Endless mode if you want to practice your skills, but you can also explore the Arena mode for more specific challenges.
What makes Stride a racing game is its Time Attack mode. Race across the rooftops as quickly as possible while a clock runs down the time. If you enjoy time-sensitive challenges or beating your own record, then Stride is a unique type of racing game that you won't want to miss out on.
13 Dash Dash World
For years VR fans have been waiting for a kart racing game that lives up to the standard of games like Mario Kart, and Dash Dash World is one of the best options available. In Dash Dash World, you can race with your friends and test who is the best driver of all time. There's also a story mode if you prefer playing by yourself, and it's quite extensive.
Dash Dash World features over a dozen separate tracks to race on, and it's cross-buy, so you can play a single copy of the game on both an Oculus Quest and Oculus Rift. If you want to enjoy a kart racing game with amazing maps, cars, and weapons, then Dash Dash World is the racing game for you.
12 RUSH VR
RUSH VR is a different kind of racing game from vehicle-based experiences because you don't drive a car or fly a plane; instead, you fly through the air with a wingsuit. You have to accurately navigate the path in the air to win races against your opponents.
With over a hundred paths to master in RUSH VR, the game will never become boring. If you've ever had a dream where you could fly endlessly, then you can probably understand exactly what makes RUSH VR so special.
11 Carve Snowboarding
There are only a few extreme sports games on the Oculus Quest, which is one of the reasons Carve Snowboarding stands out. However, you'll quickly learn upon playing this game that it's one of the most immersive snowboarding games of all time.
Although Carve Snowboarding is different than a traditional racing game, there's a mode where you can test your speed while competing for the highest spot on the leaderboards. You can even unlock new cosmetic items to customize your character as you progress. You should play Carve Snowboarding if you enjoy extreme sports or racing games.
10 Mini Motor Racing X
Mini Motor Racing X is a racing game that offers you a lot of choices in how to play. You can control your vehicle from multiple perspectives, including a top-down and first-person mode. There are dozens of racetracks that you can practice and race on to test your skill.
You can upgrade your vehicle, and there's even a multiplayer mode that you can use to play with your friends. There's a selection of other party modes to choose from as well, so Mini Motor Racing X has a lot of content for you to explore.
9 Little Witch Academia: VR Broom Racing
Broom racing is an interesting concept; however, it's never been a major genre in video games, which is unfortunate considering how much fun it is. However, Little Witch Academia: VR Broom Racing brings broom racing to virtual reality by allowing you to ride across many sky-based racetracks to compete against your opponents.
While you ride your broom, you can cast spells that slow down your competition and allow you to quickly fly to the end of the race. You can upgrade your magical powers and buy new brooms, which means you earn rewards as you play.
8 Death Lap
If you're itching to play a racing game with fast-paced violence, then Death Lap is an option. In Death Lap, you can use weapons to give yourself an advantage and survive until the end of the race. You can navigate different tracks with traps along the way.
You can play in both first-person and third-person mode in Death Lap, which is useful if you have a preference on how to play racing games. Battling other drivers on the dangerous tracks is incredibly fun, but you have to be cautious not to allow your competitors to damage your vehicle.
7 VR Karts Sprint
VR Karts Sprint is another virtual reality kart racer. This game has a lot of personality, and each map is fun to race on because of its unique layouts. You can play offline if you want to race solo or online if you prefer to battle it out against other players.
One of the key features in VR Karts Sprint is kart customization. You can unlock many cosmetic items to customize your kart and make it fit your unique style. The power-ups are also a nice touch in VR Karts Sprint, and they make each race completely different from the last.
6 Radial-G: Proteus
Radial-G: Proteus is a futuristic racing game with vehicles that float above the ground. The career mode features lots of content that you complete in a single-player mode, and there are multiple ships to unlock throughout the game.
The three game modes include Elimination, Combat, and Championship, each offering a unique range of experiences. With all the thrilling content in Radial-G: Proteus, you'll never want to leave these futuristic racetracks.
5 Void Racer: Extreme
Another futuristic-themed racing game, Void Racer aims to transport you into its world for a few races and completely immerse you in the racing, which it achieves quite well. There are over a hundred different levels in the single-player mode, so you can complete a lot of fast-paced content.
Additionally, there are multiple vehicles to choose from, and each has a unique set of stats. Similar to other racing games, you can use power-ups in Void Racer to compete against your enemies and win the race. Voice Racer is a unique game, and you'll be drawn into its mountain of content the moment you start racing. Void Racer is truly one of the best racing games on the Oculus Quest 2.
4 BlazeRush: Star Track
BlazeRush is an older game, releasing in 2014. Since then, we've seen the release of BlazeRush: Star Track, which brings the game to the Oculus Quest. In addition to racing as fast as you can, you will be able to shoot and fire missiles as those around you. The image above shows just a small taste of what chaos lies ahead.
If you are looking for a chaotic VR racing game that happens to be top-down, then BlazeRush: Star Track is the game for you. Since you have a third-person perspective of the race, it can make you feel like a real game master, rather than just a driver.
3 MarineVerse Cup
MarineVerse Cup takes the race to the ocean, where you become the captain of a sailboat. While steering on the seas, you can hone your skills and practice in races and obstacle courses.
This game involves real-world locations such as Sydney and San Francisco. Additionally, many of the basic sailing skills that you learn are real skills that sailors use. With a Sailing Pass, you can even race against others. Just be careful not to crash!
2 Runner
Runner takes us back to the streets, in a Cyberpunk-esque world, complete with futuristic motorcycles. In this game, you will need to navigate on the streets while completing missions with your trusty gun.
Rather than racing around a typical track, Runner places you in the middle of an action game, allowing you to upgrade your bike and gun to defeat anyone that stands in your way. In total, there are seven missions, which may not sound like much, but these maps are procedurally generated. This means that each playthough will be unique, allowing you to play for hours.
1 RaceMaker VR
Lastly, we have RaceMaker VR. In this game, you get to create the tracks that you eventually race on. You will have complete freedom to build your course, and then test your skills. Once your track is complete, you can race alone and aim for speed, or play with NPCs that can pose quite a challenge.
This game is essentially a VR version of Hot Wheels Unleashed, which allows you to create your own Hot Wheels track to race on. If you are a fan of this Hot Wheels game, then we definitely recommend giving RaceMaker VR a try.