Top 10 Best Forza Motorsport Games

Forza Motorsport has built a legacy in the world of racing games, delivering some of the most thrilling and realistic driving experiences you can find in gaming. Whether you're into intense track competition or just love exploring stunning landscapes, Forza has a game for every kind of racing enthusiast.

Over the years, the series has expanded to include diverse car rosters, cutting-edge graphics, and game mechanics that keep you coming back for more laps. From classic circuit racing to the open-world adventures of the Horizon series, each entry brings its own twist to the Forza formula.

1. Forza Horizon 3

   

   Forza Horizon 3 was released in 2016 for Xbox One and Windows 10 and was developed by Playground Games. It is set in a fictionalized version of Australia with environments that include beaches, jungles, and desert highways. The game introduced player-created events through the Horizon Blueprint system.

   This is, and always will be, my first Forza game. I am new to the series, and I already love Forza. The music, the open world, and intense racing on road and off makes this game great. The DLC is good, it runs smoothly, the graphics aren't bad, super fast cars, and more.

   If you weren't sure about a racing game, get this and you will enjoy it immensely. I did.

   My first ever Forza game and honestly my favorite game of all time. I like car games, but the classic track-only games get a bit boring after a while. Don't get me wrong, some of the Motorsport games like 3 and 4 will always have a special place in my heart, but FH3 gave me so many hours of enjoyment, whether alone or online with friends.

   The sounds, the graphics, the seemingly endless amount of things to do, all added up to make, in my opinion, the best game of all time. Even my friends who don't like car games got enjoyment out of this game.

2. Forza Horizon 4

   

   Forza Horizon 4 launched in 2018 and is set in a fictionalized version of Great Britain. It introduced dynamic seasons that significantly affected driving conditions, events, and visuals. The game later received enhancements on Xbox Series X and Series S with improved performance and visuals.

   Best Forza ever! Love the seasons and the way they change your driving! My favorite part about the seasons is when it's winter and you can drive on the biggest lake (Derwent Water). I especially love the waterfall that you can jump off of.

   I also loved being a stunt driver for the movie. I hope in the next Forza Horizon, they have unlimited Barn Finds because I LOVE THEM! I also wish they added Rat Rods and cooler Hot Rods. I hope the next one has no DLC cars.

   Horizon 4 is definitely the strongest in the series. It has the most content and is a compilation of all the different things that make the Horizon games amazing. A lot of the car sounds are bad, but I really couldn't give a rat's ass as long as they aren't abhorrent. Great game.

3. Forza Motorsport 4

   

   Forza Motorsport 4 was released in 2011 for Xbox 360 and was developed by Turn 10 Studios. It added Kinect voice control and head-tracking support and introduced the Autovista mode for detailed car exploration. The game featured over 500 cars and improved physics based on real-world tire data from Pirelli.

   The pinnacle of the Forza franchise and the culmination of all the best features from previous games. This iteration had everything the series needed with no fluff. It was thorough and sincere. Every Forza game that followed has been in decline with accessibility issues, bad menus, less rewarding driving experiences, and a more monotonous car selection.

   Forza 4 was truly the best the series has ever offered, and it will be extremely hard to top this. Newcomers to the Forza franchise need only to get Forza 4, with Horizon 3 being a good alternative if they prefer open-world.

   Of both series (Motorsport and Horizon), Motorsport takes the cake, and Motorsport 4 is by far the best version. The series truly peaked at this point.

   After the iconic Motorsport 3, this was an absolute legend and came before the not-so-great Motorsport 5. The only issue is the lack of DLC content availability, since most of the old server features are down. However, you can still race online, join clubs, and complete the career mode as many times as you want.

4. Forza Horizon 2

   

   Forza Horizon 2, developed by Playground Games, launched in 2014 for Xbox 360 and Xbox One. The game was set in a fictionalized version of southern Europe inspired by southern France and northern Italy. It introduced dynamic weather and expanded the open-world multiplayer experience.

   It's a pity that I got this game when the DLCs aren't available anymore! I would love to play the full game and get all cars!

   The best car racing game I've ever played in my whole entire life. I am fond of racing and open-world games. This game crosses the boundaries for sure!

   Still play the soundtrack of this today. It made the game way better than Horizon 3.

5. Forza Motorsport 6

   

   Forza Motorsport 6 was released in 2015 for Xbox One and was developed by Turn 10 Studios. It introduced night racing and rain effects with dynamic water physics on the track surface. The game featured more than 450 cars and added real-world circuits such as Rio de Janeiro and Brands Hatch.

   FM6 is much better than FM7. Better driving, better feel, more intuitive menus, better replays, more clever AI, more challenging, realistic crashes, and very good graphics. FM7 was a big step back from this. FM6 is the best Forza on Xbox One.

   A very good Motorsport, my favorite so far.

   Easily the best game. So much fun to play.

6. Forza Motorsport 3

   

   Forza Motorsport 3 debuted in 2009 for Xbox 360 and was developed by Turn 10 Studios. It featured more than 400 cars and over 100 track variations, along with a redesigned physics engine and improved damage modeling. The title also introduced an in-game video editor and expanded car painting tools that supported community sharing.

   This was my first Forza game, and the best I've played so far. Awesome soundtrack, great cover car, good graphics, extreme racetracks and locations, especially Sedona and that Spanish mountain track. It shaped up other Forza games, had a great intro bit for when you line up for a race, and much more!

   I still have it in my cabinet and still play it to this day.

   A true classic. It's also a major improvement over the first two. This game also helped start to shape future Forza games. I will always think this is the best Forza Motorsport game.

7. Forza Horizon

   

   Forza Horizon launched in 2012 for Xbox 360 and marked the first open-world entry in the series. Developed by Playground Games, it was set in a fictional music festival environment located in Colorado. The game blended simulation-style driving with arcade-focused events and progression.

   Best Forza game by far. Fun gameplay and actual progression that brought you back again and again. It had some of the best car sounds (the newer games sound bad compared to it, although Horizon 2 had great sounds), the best soundtrack, a gorgeous art style, and was the only game that truly captured the vibes of a festival.

   Just watch the start menu and see what I mean. People sitting around their cars enjoying the sun, music, and the people around them. None of the other games capture this feeling.

   My first racing game. This game is what really got me into cars. The soundtrack was amazing, and I still listen to it almost 10 years later.

   The open world may be small by today's standards, but it's still fun to go back to. It had the best story out of all the Horizon games because it actually had a story. The new ones don't, and that's why it's the best Forza, right there with Motorsport 4.

8. Forza Motorsport 7

   

   Released in 2017 for Xbox One and Windows 10, Forza Motorsport 7 was developed by Turn 10 Studios. It featured more than 700 cars and 30 tracks with variable weather and time-of-day conditions. The game supported 4K resolution at 60 frames per second on Xbox One X.

   Sound-wise, not the best, but graphics-wise, it's beautiful with good physics and fun racing.

   The graphics were world-class and so were the cars, but that's about it.

   To be honest, this game is better than FM5. Just my opinion.

9. Forza Motorsport

   

   The first Forza Motorsport was released in 2005 for the original Xbox and was created by Turn 10 Studios. It featured realistic driving physics and car damage that set it apart from many racing games of that era. The game included over 230 cars and supported online multiplayer through Xbox Live.

   Easily the best Forza. Outstanding soundtrack, amazing and original cars that you can't find in any other Forza (except for FM2), and the most creative campaign.

   Just to say, the first should always be the best. If the first game didn't come out, there wouldn't be another game.

10. Forza Motorsport 2

    

    Forza Motorsport 2 was released in 2007 for Xbox 360 and was developed by Turn 10 Studios. It expanded customization options with detailed livery design tools and supported up to eight-player online races. The game ran at 60 frames per second and featured high-fidelity car models for its time.

    This is still the best Forza Motorsport game (Feb 2019). I've played them all in order as they were released. This is the hidden gem! If you play this game today, you won't be disappointed. It plays like Turn 10 was never going to make another game again. It's super polished and ready for eternity.

    This game also has the best soundtrack of any Forza game. The feeling of customizing your car and listening to a wide range of rock, pop, indie, and electro makes you never want to turn off your Xbox 360 before you do one more race. The racing has absolutely no forgiveness. No rewind, no wide range of difficulty options, no auto brake, nothing. Just play as it is and risk it all. Winning in this game feels really good. Hardcore players who love racing games buy an Xbox 360 just for this game.

    The racing physics are a perfect blend of simulation and controller-friendly mechanics, making it like no other game.

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    Forza Horizon 5

    

    Forza Horizon 5 launched in 2021 and is set in a large-scale recreation of Mexico. Developed by Playground Games, it features diverse biomes, dynamic weather systems, and an open-ended campaign structure. The game was released on Xbox Series X and Series S, Xbox One, and PC.

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    Forza Horizon 3 Presents Hot Wheels

    This 2017 expansion for Forza Horizon 3 introduced Hot Wheels-themed tracks featuring loops, jumps, and stunt-focused challenges. It added new cars inspired by real Hot Wheels designs. The expansion took place on a separate island with bright orange track segments suspended above the ocean.

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13. Forza Motorsport 5

    

    Forza Motorsport 5 debuted in 2013 as a launch title for Xbox One. It introduced the Drivatar system, which used cloud-based data to simulate player behavior in single-player races. The game featured around 200 cars and tracks recreated using laser scanning for improved realism.

    Come on! This is Forza Motorsport 5, the best of the Forza franchise. #1 should have Forza Motorsport 5 attached to it, NOT #6!

14. Forza 6 Motorsport 6 Apex

    Forza Motorsport 6: Apex was a free-to-play version of Forza Motorsport 6 released for Windows 10 in 2016. It offered a curated selection of tracks and cars and showcased DirectX 12 support. The game served as an early introduction of the franchise to PC players before later full PC releases.

15. Forza Street

    Forza Street was a free-to-play racing game released in 2019 for mobile devices and Windows 10. It used simplified controls and short, timed races designed for quick play sessions. The game was shut down in 2022 after the developers ended ongoing support and removed it from storefronts.

16. Forza Horizon 4 Presents Lego Speed Champions

    This expansion for Forza Horizon 4 launched in 2019, adding a LEGO-themed world with brick-built vehicles and environments. Players could drive cars modeled after real LEGO Speed Champions sets, including the McLaren Senna. The DLC featured its own challenges and a collectible-based progression system centered around earning new LEGO bricks and cars.

17. Forza Horizon 2 Presents Fast and the Furious

    Released in 2015 as a standalone expansion for Forza Horizon 2, this title tied in with the Fast and Furious film franchise. It featured story-driven missions inspired by the movies and included vehicles from across the series. The game was available for free for a limited time at launch before becoming a paid download.