Very PositiveMetacritic 79Massively MultiplayerRacingSimulation
iRacing
We are the world’s premier motorsports racing game. An iRacing membership provides entry into the newest form of motorsport: internet racing. Internet racing is a fun, easy, and inexpensive way for race fan and gamers alike to enjoy the thrill of the racetrack from the comfort of their home.
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About this game
Developer description
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What Is iRacing?
We are the world’s premier computer based motorsports racing simulation/game. An membership provides entry into the newest form of competitive motorsport: internet racing. Internet racing is a fun, easy, and inexpensive way for race fans, simracers and gamers alike to enjoy the thrill of the racetrack from the comfort of their home.
We are the ultimate place to go racing online. From NASCAR, to World of Outlaws, Aussie Supercars to sports cars and Grand Prix racing, iRacing has it all. All you need is a computer, a gaming wheel or game pad that simply plugs into the USB port of your computer and an Internet connection. iRacing centrally organizes all of the racing for you with over 150 cars and tracks, 40 official series , or you can choose to host your own race or race in one of over 800 private leagues. iRacing is a thrilling online experience that offers:
* The best online racing simulation and service in the world with brilliant features and functionality…
Player sentiment
What players actually say
81%positive · Very Positive
3.4K Steam reviews · Nov 3, 2026“It starts with the monthly subscription. Then you want some more tracks. And some cars to drive on those tracks. Next, you buy a Logitech Driving Force GT. Then you realize it’s pretty bad and upgrade to a Thrustmaster T300. Mounting that on your desk isn’t ideal, so you get a Playseat Challenge. It's pretty hard…”
HDHR
328h played · 386 helpful
“iRacing is the most realistic racing simulator ever made. Not because of the physics but because I’m broke, angry, and questioning every life choice I’ve ever made. Just like a real racer. Here’s the authentic iRacing experience: -Annual sub: €100+ -One car: €11 -One track: €15 -Season content: €120 -Getting diveb…”
Loup
138h played · 231 helpful
“Great game and a lot fun but the price. A lot of toxic racers and gets super annoying when it's a rank race, but the biggest thing is the price. A monthly sub plus you have to buy tracks and cars, come on. If it was one or the other I would give a thumbs up but they are just sucking every little penny out of you.”
Spicy Mat Dog
202h played · 335 helpful · not recommended
“While the gameplay is good, the pricing model is what kills this game for me. I understand having to pay for the monthly subscription, or the cars and tracks... but not both. I feel like ~10$ month should supply you with all their content, or there should be no monthly payment and you should have to purchase cars a…”
Kuipo
7.8h played · 350 helpful · not recommended
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Media
Screenshots
Images: iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations via Steam, shown for editorial coverage.
Specs
System requirements
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minimum
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11 64-Bit
- Processor: 4 core CPU or better – Some Examples (but not limited to): Intel Core i5-6600, Intel Core i7-4790, AMD Ryzen 3 4300G
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: A gaming graphics card with at least 6GB of DEDICATED memory – Some examples (but not limited to): Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, RX 5600XT
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 25 GB available space
- VR Support: iRacing supports the optional use of virtual reality headsets!
recommended
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11 64-Bit
- Processor: 8 core or more CPUSome Examples (but not limited to): Intel Core Ultra 7 and 9, Intel Core i7-14700, AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
- Memory: 32 GB RAM
- Graphics: Gaming graphics card with at least 8GB of DEDICATED memory (some examples but not limited to Nvidia 2080 TI or AMD Radeon VII)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 100 GB available space
- VR Support: iRacing supports the optional use of virtual realit headsets
FAQ
Common questions
When was iRacing released?＋
Steam lists the release date as Jan 12, 2015.
What platforms is iRacing available on?＋
Windows
How is iRacing reviewed on Steam?＋
Very Positive — 81% of 3.4K steam reviews are positive, captured Nov 3, 2026.