Best VR Racing Games for Quest, PC VR and PS VR2

How we chose and what we checked

Current game recommendations were researched from developer, support and official store pages on 16 October 2026. We have not tested these games for this update or measured their VR performance. TechFuturae edited John's original article; the older recommendations and earlier status notes are retained below as archive coverage. We distinguish the game edition, where VR runs and the controls it needs rather than ranking untested graphics or handling. Prices are left to the stores.

Choose a VR racing game by your setup

Quest racing games without a PC

Downtown Club: city driving with virtual controls

Downtown Club is the option here for driving around a city with the Quest’s tracked controllers. You grab and operate virtual controls rather than starting with a physical racing wheel. The store lists Quest 2, 3, 3S and Pro, seated or standing play, and both single-player and multiplayer.

Commuter Games lists custom races, free exploration, adjustable difficulty and online rooms. Its full release was 11 June 2026, following early access. Choose it for an urban driving game that runs on the headset; choose a PC sim below if a wheel-and-pedal rig is your main goal.

EXOcars: buggy racing on the headset

EXOcars on Quest puts buggy racing on Quest 2, 3, 3S and Pro. The developer lists single-player races against other players’ ghosts and real-time multiplayer, with tracks built around terrain, obstacles and jumps. The store specifies seated play with controllers and an internet connection.

There is also a separate Steam release. Check the edition you intend to use: a wheel feature described for another platform is not proof that a USB racing wheel works with the standalone Quest game. Neither Quest pick requires a gaming PC.

For other genres, see our Quest 3 and Quest 3S games guide. To understand the two ways a Quest runs games, read standalone vs PC VR.

PC VR racing games: choose the kind of racing

These games run on a Windows computer. A Quest connects to that PC; it does not install the Steam edition as a standalone app. Our SteamVR on Quest guide explains the connection routes.

Automobilista 2: varied circuit racing

Automobilista 2 is a useful starting point if you want different cars, circuits, weather and race formats in one sim. Reiza’s store page lists single-player, online racing and optional VR, with SteamVR or Oculus PC in its requirements. Steam also lists controller support.

Start by checking whether the base game includes the racing you want. Reiza sells additional tracks and car packs separately, so the biggest bundle need not be your first purchase. We have not benchmarked it against the other sims or verified a frame-rate target for your PC.

iRacing: organized competition with a subscription

iRacing suits a player who wants to join its organized racing service. The ongoing membership is part of the decision: the included cars and tracks are a starting set, with additional content purchased separately. Look at the series you want to race before committing to extra content.

iRacing’s VR setup guide says to set up the headset first, select a VR display mode in the desktop app and use Test Drive to check it. It recommends trying OpenXR first where supported and using a wired headset connection. Its system requirements accept gamepads but recommend a wheel and pedals; VR needs at least the listed recommended PC tier, not just the flat-screen minimum.

Assetto Corsa: the original PC game for customization

The original Assetto Corsa on Steam is the pick for someone who wants circuit driving plus extensive customization. Kunos documents Oculus/OpenVR support, driving assists, configurable races and modding tools. It supports gamepads and steering wheels, so a physical wheel is an upgrade rather than a condition of opening the game.

Choose the PC edition for VR. Assetto Corsa, Assetto Corsa Competizione and Assetto Corsa EVO are separate games; their content and setup instructions are not interchangeable. The older Amazon listing is retained from the archive, but a console copy does not supply PC VR. Start with the official PC game before adding community tools or mods.

Le Mans Ultimate: endurance racing and WEC

Le Mans Ultimate is the focused choice for the FIA World Endurance Championship and Le Mans. Studio 397’s current store page lists VR, ranked multiplayer, race weekends, mid-race saves and asynchronous co-op. It also requires a RaceControl account.

Compare the included cars and circuits with the separately sold expansion packs before choosing a bundle. This is the focused option if Le Mans and WEC are the racing you want to follow. Check the developer’s current requirements and controller information for your rig.

DiRT Rally 2.0: rally stages, with a Clubs limitation

DiRT Rally 2.0 on Steam lists SteamVR and Oculus PC support. Choose the PC edition if you want its rally stages in VR; do not confuse it with the older DiRT Rally or assume a console edition includes VR.

A specific feature has ended: EA closed Racenet Clubs on 8 July 2026. EA and the current Steam notice say other online features, including Time Trial, My Team Career and Quick Play Multiplayer, remain functional. That is the publisher’s service notice, not a claim that we tested its servers. If Clubs is the reason you want to buy it, choose another game.

PS5 racing: Gran Turismo 7 with PS VR2

Gran Turismo 7 is the clear starting point for a PS5 owner with PS VR2. Sony lists DualSense, DualSense Edge and selected racing wheels as supported controls. The PS VR2 Sense controllers do not work with GT7. You can try the game with the controller you already have before choosing a compatible wheel.

Use the PS5 version with PS VR2 and the required update. Sony excludes two-player split screen from VR; online racing also needs PlayStation Plus. The original PS VR and GT Sport belong to an older setup. Our PS5 VR headset guide explains the headset choice and what to check when buying one.

Headset, PC and wheel requirements

If you already have a headset, test a compatible game and input device first. If you still need one, our sim-racing headset guide compares the PC and PS5 routes, including the extra hardware each needs. For a new PS5 setup, check the PS VR2 listing on Amazon only after confirming that GT7 is the game you want.

For a PC-connected Quest, see Link vs Air Link. PS VR2 on a computer needs Sony’s PC adapter and the required connections. Check Logitech’s model compatibility before buying an archived wheel listing.

VR racing games FAQ

Can Quest 3 play racing games without a PC?

Yes. Downtown Club and EXOcars have standalone Quest releases, and their store listings include Quest 3 and 3S. The PC sims in this guide run on a Windows computer, with the Quest connected to it.

Do you need a steering wheel for VR racing?

No. The Quest picks use tracked controllers, GT7 supports DualSense, and Assetto Corsa and iRacing document gamepad support. A wheel and pedals are a separate choice; check the exact game and platform before buying them.

Does F1 25 support PS VR2 on PS5?

EA's F1 25 VR setup guide is PC-only. It documents SteamVR/OpenVR and Quest 3 with Link; it also lists PS VR2 via a PC connection as compatible but not developer-validated. That is not a PS5 VR mode. Choose GT7 for the PS5 route described here.

Do PS4 racing games work on PS VR2?

The older PS VR games below were made for a different headset. A PS4 release or the words “PlayStation VR” do not establish PS VR2 support. Check the current game's store listing; for GT7, Sony explicitly requires PS5 and PS VR2.

Older racing recommendations and platform changes

John’s original article covered eight games from the Rift, Vive and original PS VR era. iRacing and the original Assetto Corsa now appear in the PC section above. The remaining entries are preserved here with the earlier status notes; they are not current buying recommendations. Original retail links remain for reference and may lead to console editions, used copies or unavailable listings. We have not verified those listings’ stock or add-ons.

Project CARS 2: an archived PC VR recommendation

John praised its car handling, track selection and audio in the original article. The earlier update records its September 2022 delisting, and Steam no longer offers a normal purchase. VR was a PC feature: the original Amazon link leads to a PS4 edition and should not be bought for PC VR. See Automobilista 2 above when choosing a new circuit-racing game.

DiRT Rally: different from DiRT Rally 2.0

The original recommendation covered the first DiRT Rally. It is no longer sold on Steam. The archived PS4 listing does not establish that the original PS VR add-on is included or available; it is not a PS VR2 game. The current PC recommendation above is the separate DiRT Rally 2.0.

Race the Sun: check the particular VR edition

John’s list included this solar-powered obstacle racer. Its Steam page and original PlayStation listing are retained, alongside the old Amazon link. Sony’s 2018 PS VR guide describes the original PS VR version; that is not evidence of a PS VR2 release.

Gran Turismo Sport: original PS VR coverage

This was the older Gran Turismo recommendation, with a limited original-PS-VR mode. Earlier status notes record the game’s delisting and ended online services. The archive retail link is not GT7 and not a route to PS VR2 racing. For a new PS5 setup, use the GT7 section above.

Need for Speed No Limits VR: Daydream archive

This entry belonged to Google Daydream, whose support ended in 2020. It is retained as historical coverage, not as a Quest, PC VR or PS VR2 recommendation. The earlier Daydream source explains the platform history.

Driveclub VR: original PS VR archive

John’s original article praised the amount of racing content while criticizing distant image detail. Earlier status notes record the delisting and online shutdown. The archived listing is for the old platform, not PS VR2; do not choose a new headset around it without checking the complete requirements.

Original PS VR and PS4 racing

The old platform list incorrectly included Project CARS 2 as a PS4 VR pick. Its VR mode was on PC. Sony’s original PS VR list covers games such as Driveclub VR, GT Sport and Race the Sun; it does not establish compatibility with PS VR2. Keep an existing PS4/PS VR library separate from a new PS5/PS VR2 purchase.

Oculus Rift: use the PC editions

The former Rift shortlist named Project CARS 2, iRacing and Assetto Corsa. For an existing working PC headset, check the current game’s runtime and requirements. The name of a console edition is not enough, and a delisted game is not a straightforward new purchase.

HTC Vive: check the PC runtime

The former Vive shortlist had the same three games. Choose from the current PC section by racing style and supported runtime rather than by a list tied to one older headset model.

Hardware links from the original article

The original equipment list linked the first PlayStation VR, HTC Vive, Logitech G29 listing, Logitech G920 listing and Openwheeler GEN 2 cockpit listing. The Xbox wheel was previously mislabelled G29; G920 is the Xbox/PC model. These links are retained as archive references, with no claim of current stock, bundle contents or pricing. Historical headset coverage remains in our PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive articles.

Choose the game before the racing hardware

Start with a game that runs on your existing setup. Then confirm the edition, required headset connection and driving controls before buying a wheel or another headset. Use the sim-racing headset guide when you are ready to compare the hardware.

Found a compatibility change? Send the specific game edition and its official source through our contact page.

Research behind this guide

Check the linked specifications and support documents, or read how we research. Original review experience stays attributed to its author.

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• Project CARS 2 on Steam
• Project Cars 2 – Wikipedia
• iRacing on Steam
• DiRT Rally on Steam
• Dirt Rally – Wikipedia
• DiRT Rally 2.0 on Steam
• Race The Sun on Steam
• Race the Sun – PlayStation Store
• List of PlayStation VR games – Wikipedia
• Gran Turismo Sport – Wikipedia
• Gran Turismo 7 – PlayStation
• Gran Turismo 7 – Wikipedia
• Google Daydream – Wikipedia
• Assetto Corsa on Steam
• Driveclub – Wikipedia
• PlayStation VR – Wikipedia
• PlayStation VR2 – Wikipedia
• Oculus Rift – Wikipedia
• HTC Vive – Wikipedia
• Automobilista 2 on Steam
• Le Mans Ultimate on Steam
• PlayStation: Gran Turismo 7 for PS VR2
• Gran Turismo 7 manual: PlayStation VR2
• Commuter Games: Downtown Club
• Downtown Club on Meta Quest
• EXOcars on Meta Quest
• EXOcars on Steam
• iRacing: What you need to play in VR
• iRacing: System requirements
• iRacing: Membership content
• EA: DiRT Rally 2.0 online service changes
• EA: F1 25 VR setup tips (PC only)
• Logitech: G29 and G920 Driving Force wheels
• Race the Sun: original PlayStation store reference
• Race the Sun: original Microsoft store reference (not a PC VR recommendation)

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