The Best Driving Games For VR

Virtual reality opens up a whole new world of opportunities for avid players who are happy to splash the cash in pursuit of greater depth and quality.

The effects are astounding as your surroundings come into sharp focus as you zoom past in your top-of-the-range sports car.

You can now have a fully immersive driving experience without leaving the comfort of your bedroom!

Get a piece of the action as we list the best driving games for VR below:

Assetto Corsa

Whether you’re a driving, drifting, or racing fan, Assetto Corsa is the ultimate pick when it comes to VR driving games.

Alongside the games absolute bargain price tag from the Steam Store, the mod community is what makes this game stand out far above the competition.

In a day where gaming is getting increasingly expensive, Assetto Corsa’s thriving mod community provides an almost unlimited selection of cars and tracks for completely free.

This means you’ll be able to get behind the wheel of your dream rides on tracks you’d never imagine in a fully-immersive VR experience.

If you’re already forking out for a VR headset, Assetto Corsa is an absolute must-have in your collection.

For those of you that are more serious about your racing, make sure you also check out what the GT-based Assetto Corsa Competizione offers.


405 Road Rage

This no holds-barred driving game for VR, allows you to fulfil your fantasies and weave through traffic with no consequences.

Feel free to bump, side-swipe or ram your way past oncoming vehicles to reach the finish line.

There is an array of cars to choose from or you can upgrade your existing motor with powerful weapons in order to stop the opposition.


Nitro Nation VR

In this fast-moving simulator, you have the opportunity to drive a variety of sports cars in a competitive drag race.

You can race your opponent at high speed for up to a mile or sign up to compete in a tournament with your fellow speed freaks.

Your vehicle can be fully customised with the upgrades of your choice.


Drive Through Explosions

This post-apocalyptic shocker is as exciting as it sounds.

The goal is to run over marauding gang members as you traverse a desolate future landscape.

VR really comes into its own here and after a few plays, you will begin to feel like Mad Max!


Test Drive

In this VR racing simulator, sports cars past and present compete against each other in a series of exotic locations.

There are ten vehicles to choose from and six different tracks, as well as a drag strip for one-on-one racing.

Game modes include Single Race, World Circuit, Challenge Cup and Multi-Player action.


Need For Speed

This is an arcade-style driving game for VR with several race modes and competitive drifting.

The Free Roam mode allows you to explore the city and challenge competitors at will to races on different tracks.

You can also race other drivers online.


Midtown Madness


You can go on an illegal street race through downtown Chicago in this pacy driving game for VR.

Iconic cars such as the Ford Mustang GT, Cadillac Eldorado and VW Beetle are available for use in your breakneck pursuit.

The Police will be hot on your tail as you compete in four different events: Cruise Mode, Blitz Race, Checkpoint Race and Cops and Robbers (available for multi-player option only). Just try not to run over any pedestrians on the way!


As you can see, virtual reality is the future of gaming and any petrolheads out there can experience gaming perfection as these driving simulators are all available for free online.

But, you will have to fork out for a VR set-up such as HTC Hive, PlayStation VR or Oculus Rift, otherwise they won’t work!

If you’re not looking to fork out for a VR headset just yet, be sure to check out our best driving games for Xbox One, PS4, and PC.

We’ve even covered the best mobile driving games if you wish to enjoy your favorite driving games on the go – but not while you’re driving your real car, of course!

Want to jump behind the wheel right now? Try our favourites; Madalin Stunt Cars 2 & Madalin Stunt Cars 3 right here on Smart Driving Games.

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Published on 28th February, 2023 in News.