The most interesting racing games released in 2006
All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.
Scooter War3z
Racing
January 14, 2006
Scooter War3z is an arcade racing game with two-wheelers in the leading roles, produced by the development team Team6 Game Studios. The player takes on the role of a scooter and takes part in a fierce competition on the streets of a virtual metropolis. The game combines elements of motorcycle racing, spectacular demolition and stunt acrobatic stunts.
Trackmania Nations
Racing
January 27, 2006
Trackmania Nations is a free version of the extremely popular arcade racing game, created by Nadeo studio for e-sport gameplay. The rules of the game have remained the same - the player drives different types of vehicles, racing on tightly twisted tracks. Unlike the original, however, the gameplay is primarily focused on multiplayer mode.
Jacked
Racing
February 10, 2006
Jacked is an arcade game, the essence of which are crazy motorcycle duels. Speed and driving style are a secondary aspect of the struggle - the priority is to eliminate enemies as effectively as possible with a variety of firearms, grenades, fire extinguishers, Molotov cocktails or simply kicks.
Nicktoons Winner's Cup Racing
Racing
February 10, 2006
Nicktoons Winner's Cup Racing is rather a racing game for younger customers. This item was developed by Valusoft studio, which is known for creating uncomplicated but creative productions (e.g. My Fantasy Wedding or Tabloid Tycoon). The production was made in three-dimensional, colourful and rather simple graphics, which should appeal to children.
TOCA Race Driver 2006
Racing
February 21, 2006
The largest and the most extensive installment yet, belonging to a series of racing games developed since 1997. Known as TOCA Race Driver 2006 or DTM Race Driver 3, the game offers an extensive career mode, which casts the player in the role of a virtual driver capable of participating in 35 different championships related to various car classes. What is new is an ability to go through the driver's career focusing on one type of races only and gradually gaining access to faster cars. However, the player can choose to play in the World Tour mode from the very beginning, though it may come with some difficulties. As usual in the series, racing takes place on faithfully recreated tracks and the players receive dozens of licensed cars with different parameters. Apart from subsequent improvements in terms of the graphics, the game offers modified driving physics and an upgraded system of car damage. The player-controlled car can be now damaged by overheating, engine fade or tire burnout.
Initial D: Street Stage
Racing
February 23, 2006
After a series of electronic productions under the Initial D sign, the new version once again takes the player on Japanese roads to race around the art of drifting. Street Stage is a direct conversion of the automatic edition, known as Arcade Stage and improved by Version 3 released in 2004.
Crashday
Racing
February 24, 2006
A dynamic racing game developed by Moonbyte. The game offers twelve different cars and in which the player participates in crazy racing competitions taking place on diverse tracks filled with obstacles and jumps, similarly to a classic title Stunts. In order to achieve victory, one has to be familiar with the track, but also needs to make a good use of traps and plenty of gadgets that will make the opponents' lives more difficult. The experience is diversified with a complex damage system and a replay function, thanks to which the player can see how they performed on the track. In Crashday, the player races both against AI-controlled opponents (each has three individual personality traits) and other users in the multiplayer mode. All of this is complemented by a professional track editor.
Trucker
Racing
March 1, 2006
Trucker is a truck racing simulator produced and released by Play. Players can test their skills in driving different models of large-size cars, including, for example, a garbage truck or a cesspool, taking part in the struggle of drivers on 24 thematically diverse routes. The driving model used in the game has a strong arcade character. The creators also took care of the possibility of tuning the vehicles.
Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition Remix
Racing
March 13, 2006
Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition Remix is a race from Rockstar Games, the company responsible for the controversial Grand Theft Auto series, among other things. According to the authors, the special edition of MC3 is an award for long-term fans of the series.
Lada Racing Club
Racing
March 15, 2006
Lada Racing Club is a quite original sports game prepared by a Russian developer company, Geleos Media. Its originality manifests itself in the ability to sit behind the wheels of the largest Russian car manufacturer, AvtoVaz, which is the title Lada in all possible variations.
Sonic Riders
Racing
March 17, 2006
Sonic Riders are arcade races featuring the title blue hedgehog and other heroes of the popular platformer series developed by Sega. The plot of the game focuses on the struggle for Emerald Chaos, the main prize in the tournament organized by the cunning Doctor Eggman. Guided by the character's actions, the player participates in spectacular races on jet boards, performing crazy stunts and fighting with rivals.
OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast
Racing
March 31, 2006
OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast is a virtual racing game, created on the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of the memorable series, of which it is the fifth part. The cycle was initiated in 1986 in the salon arcade machines thanks to the efforts of the famous Japanese electronic and entertainment artist named Yu Suzuki.
Tourist Trophy
Racing
April 4, 2006
Another racing game from the Japanese studio Polyphony Digital, the creators of the cult Gran Turismo series known from PlayStation consoles. Unlike the latter, however, Tourist Trophy is not about cars, and is aimed primarily at motorcycle enthusiasts. The game allows you to play in two different modes: the arcade Arcade mode and the Challenge mode, which allows you to play out a full career, where you earn new racing licenses and money to buy and upgrade new machines.
netKar Pro
Racing
April 10, 2006
Racecar Simulator is a simulation game produced by Kunos Simulazioni studio. The player has the opportunity to play the role of a racing driver and try their hand at the wheel of 9 sports cars, competing with computer artificial intelligence or live opponents on 6 tracks.
Gallop Racer 2006
Racing
May 3, 2006
Gallop Racer 2006 is another part of the series of horse racing simulators. The title combines action (rivalry on the track) with strategy (career planning). Each race is enriched with a dynamic commentary, and the game should appeal to everyone who likes competition and wants a change after many hours of racing with cars or motorcycles.
