It’s a comprehensive racing simulator designed to allow modifications from PC gamers but currently offers no support to console users.
rFactor 2ĭespite its release in 2012, rFactor 2 is probably the most realistic game you can get today in terms of physics. So, let’s check out some of the best drifting games and gear that’s currently available. Without significant gaming developers’ backing, these drift enthusiasts are putting in their own work to keep the scene growing.
While still growing, the community of dedicated drifters and drifting-enthusiasts is still a relatively small but tight-knit group. For example, you can visit legendary places like (the now very badly damaged) Ebisu Circuit or even Akina Touge from InitialD. Thanks to some modders’ efforts, you can drift on a large variety of maps with a wide choice of cars. I’ll go into more detail about these two games soon as they are at the forefront of the sim drifting world.Īppreciation for the modders seems to stretch through most parts of the virtual drifting scene, as these people enable the options that attract most new members to the community. On the whole, drifters don’t get much love from game developers, and the opportunities they do have to enjoy sim drifting exist on the shoulders of a modding community that bring proper drifting assets into titles like Assetto Corsa and Live For Speed. Now, this is where the big issue comes for drifters looking for an authentic driving experience, as the sim drifting community is well-served by arcade titles, but those who crave an accurate drifting simulation will find their choices limited. This doesn’t mean to discredit arcade games for what they are, which is something to have fun with, but they are by no means realistic in terms of gaming physics.
These games usually include driving assists and basically offer a much less realistic experience.Īs you can probably guess, here at SimRacingCockpit, we’re not all that interested in the arcade side of things.
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Furthermore, driving and drifting in simulations can even enhance your abilities in real life, and this is why a lot of professional drivers have taken up sim racing over the past few years, as it helps them keep their skills honed when they’re not on the racetrack.Ĭonversely, arcade games focus on letting players start driving within minutes, and these games are often played by people who just want to use a video game controller rather than sim racing hardware like a wheel or pedals. However, the gratification factor is typically higher due to the mental investment made to get it right. In general, simulation games take more time and energy to learn and master than arcade games. Many games blur the line between these two groups, and they all have different levels of realism, but on the whole, we can usually decipher what type a game is by looking at certain attributes. Typically, racing games are divided into two categories simulation and arcade. We’ll get to all that in just a second, but before we do, let me address a couple of points regarding racing games in general. Additionally, I’ve highlighted a few pieces of sim hardware that may be of particular interest when it comes to drifting. While I do love to watch drifting, personally, rally games are more to my tastes when it comes to gliding around corners, so should there be any drifting titles I might have missed or that you think are worthy of mention, leave a comment below with the name of the game. Not all racing games are necessarily great for drifting, so in today’s post, I’ve rounded up my pick of the best options when it comes to driving sideways. Luckily, for those times when you can’t just jump in a drift car and lay down some lines, there are some racing simulations out there to help you get your drifting fix. However, not every racing game is suitable for drifting, so in today’s post, I’ve gathered a selection of the best options for when it comes to driving sideways. Luckily, there’s a digital solution for your drifting needs that’s not so hard on your wallet in the form of racing simulations. If you’ve gotten into drifting a real car, you’ll know just how quickly costs can add up, especially if you get deeper into the scene and want to do nothing more than burn rubber all day. Watching drivers deliberately turn their cars sideways while remaining in absolute control is captivating in a way that’s hard to describe. Last updated: September 30th, 2021 Featured image: Hoonigan Racingĭrifting is a spectacle to witness.
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