Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Think you hate racing games? You’re not alone. A lot of racing games feel too serious, too technical, or like you need to memorize tracks just to have fun. But the truth is… there are racing games out there that even non-racing fans can love.
In this video, I’m counting down 10 racing games for people who think they hate racing games. These picks are all about arcade fun, weird creativity, and high-energy chaos, not perfect lap times and ultra-realistic simulation. Whether you’re into action games, platformers, party games, or just want something fast and fun to jump into, these are the racing games that might finally win you over.
I'm talking classics and lesser-known games across Dreamcast, PS2, SNES, Wii, Xbox, N64, Switch, and even the Sega 32X, with games like Crazy Taxi, SSX Tricky, Cruis’n Blast, Excitebots, and more.
Featured games:
SSX Tricky (PS2)
Crazy Taxi (Dreamcast)
Looney Tunes Space Race (Dreamcast)
Super Off-Road (SNES)
Need for Speed: The Run (Xbox 360)
RalliSport Challenge 2 (Xbox)
Cruis’n Blast (Switch)
Star Wars Episode I: Racer (N64)
Virtua Racing Deluxe (32X)
Excitebots: Trick Racing (Wii)
If you’ve ever said “racing games just aren’t for me,” this list is here to prove you wrong (gently).
What racing game would you recommend to someone who thinks they hate racing games?
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Think you hate racing games? You’re not alone. A lot of racing games feel too serious, too technical, or like you need to memorize tracks just to have fun. But the truth is… there are racing games out there that even non-racing fans can love.
In this video, I’m counting down 10 racing games for people who think they hate racing games. These picks are all about arcade fun, weird creativity, and high-energy chaos, not perfect lap times and ultra-realistic simulation. Whether you’re into action games, platformers, party games, or just want something fast and fun to jump into, these are the racing games that might finally win you over.
I'm talking classics and lesser-known games across Dreamcast, PS2, SNES, Wii, Xbox, N64, Switch, and even the Sega 32X, with games like Crazy Taxi, SSX Tricky, Cruis’n Blast, Excitebots, and more.
Featured games:
SSX Tricky (PS2)
Crazy Taxi (Dreamcast)
Looney Tunes Space Race (Dreamcast)
Super Off-Road (SNES)
Need for Speed: The Run (Xbox 360)
RalliSport Challenge 2 (Xbox)
Cruis’n Blast (Switch)
Star Wars Episode I: Racer (N64)
Virtua Racing Deluxe (32X)
Excitebots: Trick Racing (Wii)
If you’ve ever said “racing games just aren’t for me,” this list is here to prove you wrong (gently).
What racing game would you recommend to someone who thinks they hate racing games?
#retrogaming #racinggames #gaming #videogames #arcadegames #dreamcast #ps2 #snes #nintendo #xbox #n64 #32x #switchgames #gamingcommunity
Join this channel to get access to perks:
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Twitter: twitter.com/ytsquarepegs
Instagram: @YTSquarePegs
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Facebook: facebook.com/YTSquarePegs
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Want to send something to Jay?
Square Pegs c/o Jay Malone
6749 S. Westnedge Ave. Ste. K
Box 251
Portage, MI
49002
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My Gear (Amazon Affiliate Links help support the channel at no extra cost to you!)
Nintendo Switch OLED: amzn.to/36PwYzm
Xbox Series X: amzn.to/3qDlFB9
Retron 5: amzn.to/3IN42p2
Blue Yeti Microphone: amzn.to/3qEoJx8
Nikon D5600 Camera: amzn.to/3LaHSOM
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