The best rally games 2023

We love racing games very nearly as much as real-world cars. Periodically updated with the latest winners, this is the ultimate guide to rally games.

Dirt Rally 2.0 gameplay

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The genre is vast and caters to any car fan's preferences. Assetto Corsa Competizione and iRacing for serious people; GT Sport, Grid and Forza for casual racers; Dirt Rally 2.0 for rally fans; Need For Speed for boyracer and arcade fans. Whatever you want, there is a racing game for you.

If you've dabbled with rally games you'll know that they vary a lot. Just like the general racing genre, some rally games are aimed at serious sim racers while others are developed purely for fun. This article is all about the best rally games, and what we look for are rally games that not only perform brilliantly but cater for their target audience as well as possible.

Please note: All prices correct at time of writing. Prices, stock and deals subject to change without notice.

The best rallying games 2023

Editor's Choice

Forza Horizon 5 Xbox Series X
Price: £59.99 (save 3%)

Description

Forza Horizon 5 is all about Mexico. Certainly, there is that Fast And Furious vibe that many of

Pros

  • Simply unbeatable car selection
  • Varied terrain for road racing and rallying
  • Beautiful scenery

Cons

  • Cars are locked behind time-sensitive events

On Offer

Description

A paid expansion for Forza Horizon 5 adds a whole new Mexican map to explore that's been crafted

Pros

  • Even better terrain for rallying
  • Includes iconic rally cars

Cons

  • Still a simcade game

Best looking rally game

art of rally
Price: £19.99

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Description

A stylish and artistic take on a rally game, art of rally focuses on the 'golden era of rally'

Pros

  • Looks stunning
  • A rewarding game

Cons

  • Hard to master

Best pure rally game

Dirt
Price: £11.24 (was £44.99)

www.xbox.com

Description

DiRT Rally 2.0 is more about driving skill and finesse than it is simply having an average speed

Pros

  • Beautiful graphics
  • Solid performance

Cons

  • Getting a little long in the tooth

The best serious rally game

WRC 10 PS5
Price: £19.99

Description

The latest instalment of the WRC games, WRC 10 was launched in mid-2021. Long story short, the

Pros

  • Solid driving mechanics
  • Deep story line

Cons

  • Not one for casual racing

The best arcade rally game

DIRT 5 Xbox One/Series X
Price: £22.02 (4% off)

Description

This latest instalment of DiRT continues with the stunts, mud and fun of previous games but now

Pros

  • A lot of chaotic fun
  • Looks great

Cons

  • Lacks depth

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