Off-Road Racing is a type of Racing game revolving around specially-modified vehicles, including buggies, motorcycles, trucks, and cars racing in an off-road environment. Typically, these types of games take place in desert or snowy environment and come with several modified vehicles with customization option. The player needs to choose his one of many vehicles, select his environment to race against rival drivers and struggle to drive as fast as possible to reach the end of the finish line. Each vehicle has its unique characteristics, and all vehicles are divided into categories, due to their performance. The player manipulates the landscapes from either a first-person perspective or a third-person viewpoint while showing off his driving skills to score the best points. Some games enable players to do insane stunts to earn extra points and offers unique power-ups to gather which the player can use to boost up his speed while driving his vehicle to fulfil the requirements. Desert Racing, Snowy Racing, Short Courses Racing, etc. are prominent types of racing games.

10 Best Off-Road Racing Games for PS2

#1 Dakar 2: The World’s Ultimate Rally

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Dakar 2: The World’s Ultimate Rally is a Racing, Single-player and Multiplayer video game created by Acclaim Studios Cheltenham and published by Acclaim Entertainment for PlayStation 2. The game lets the player explore the environment from either a first-person perspective or a third-person viewpoint. It mainly focuses on Off-road racing elements and comes with a variety of vehicles from which the player can pick up his favourite one, do the paint job and modify it in his style to partake in several racing events to show off his racing abilities. The game introduces the Rally mode, enabling the player to explore the environment through twelve different tracks, from France to Dakar. The tracks take the racers through forests, cities, and huge desserts. Most tracks are simple to explore, but the desert tracks let the player drive his vehicle freely and struggle to find out the checkpoints before the opponents. In the game, the player can select from the officially licensed cars, bikes, or even trucks from Dakar 2002, but only the similar vehicles can compete in the race. In the Racing mode, all the vehicles and tracks that have been unlocked in Rally mode can be chosen, as well as the Split-screen mode is also available supports up to two players.

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#2 ATV Offroad Fury 4

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ATV Offroad Fury 4 is a Racing, First-person and Third-person video game created by Climax Racing and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. The game has both Single-player and Multiplayer modes, and it serves as the sixth title in the series of ATV Offroad Fury game and acts as the sequel to ATV Offroad Fury 3. It introduces four new vehicles such as Trophy Truck, MX motorcycles, Dune Buggies, etc. with existing racers. The player can select his favorite vehicle to race against AI controlled drivers or another player. During the event, the player chooses his perspective either a first-person or third-person perspective. The player performs insane tricks while in the air and can earn extra points and bonuses. There are more than sixty tracks present to race, and up to fifty championship modes can take the player in the brilliant experience of racing. With improved mechanics, addictive gameplay, detailed environment and smooth controls, ATV Offroad Fury 4 is the fantastic game to play and enjoy.

#3 ATV Offroad Fury 2

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ATV Offroad Fury 2 is the 2nd installment in the series of ATV Offroad Fury game and offers Racing gameplay with both Single-player and Multiplayer support. The game takes place in the Open World environment and available to play on PlayStation platform developed by Rainbow Studios and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. It focuses on racing of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). It offers the similar gameplay to its predecessors and introduces new vehicles, mini-games, championship trophy and more. The player needs to select his vehicle from available to jump into the open environment and participate in multiple racing events to show off his driving abilities. The primary objective of the player is to reach the end of each of course before any opponent while scoring the highest points to unlock other tracks. The game is played from a third-person perspective and the player can perform insane tricks when in the air. The world comprises mountainous terrain, rock hillside, sandy canyons, roaring rivers and more. With racing gameplay experience, brilliant detailed graphics and smooth controls, ATV Offroad Fury 2 is the best game to play.

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#4 ATV Offroad Fury 3

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ATV Offroad Fury 3 is a Single and Multiplayer Off-Road Racing video game created by Climax Studios and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. It is the third title in the series of ATV Offroad Fury and available to play on PlayStation 2 only. The game offers the similar gameplay to its previous entries with enhanced physics, mini-games and championships. It takes place in the different location around the globe and revolves around dirt tracks. To jump into the world, the player has to select his vehicle and take part in championship where his task is to eliminate all racers and be the last who remain. Win trophy by defeating all competitors and become the first who crosses the finish line first. The game features a map on the left corner of the screen to display your location and opponents. Explore the world from third person perspective and win experience points by performing exciting stunts. ATV Offroad Fury 3 offers prominent features such as Realistic Physics-based Gameplay, Stunning Environment, Challenging AI Characters, different Tournaments and more. Try it out, and you’ll enjoy it.

#5 ATV Offroad Fury

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ATV Offroad Fury is a Single and Multiplayer Racing video game developed by Rainbow Studios and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. It is the first entry in the series of ATV Offroad Fury and offers the similar gameplay to Motocross Madness, MX vs. ATV and MX Unleased. The game includes over twelve different types of vehicles and twenty different tracks including Stadium Supercross, Competitions, Training, Pro-Career, and more. Select your vehicle, track and mode to dive into the world where you have to race against another player or AI characters to show off your racing abilities and earn experience points. There are different modes available to play such as Career, Practice, Lap Attack, and Singe Race. The game takes place in the stunning world consists of mountains, deserts and more. Explore the track from third-person perspective and perform various stunt through your bike to gain extra points. There is map at the left corner of the screen to display your location and way. ATV Offroad Fury is the best game racing to enjoy.

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#6 The Simpsons: Road Rage

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The Simpsons: Road Rage is an Action-Adventure, Vehicular Combat, Single-player and Multiplayer video game based on the animated TV series The Simpsons, and serves as the part of the series based on the show. It takes place in the brilliant environment and the game offers the superb story, revolving around Mr. Burns who has bought all transit system to create radioactive buses that invade the health of the public. The player takes on the role of the protagonist, who must navigate the world in order to earn money by driving around the vehicle for a specific time, picking up passengers and transport them to their destinations. During the gameplay, the player receives money for each successfully dropping off passenger. Along the journey, the player has to avoid the hurdles like nuclear transit buses, burns and other vehicles. The Simpsons: Road Rage includes prominent features such as Exploration, Become a Taxi Driver, Unlockable Content, stunning Locations, and more. The Simpsons: Road Rage is the wonderful game to play and enjoy.

#7 Roadkill

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Roadkill is an Action-Adventure, Open World, Exploration, Vehicular Combat, Single and Multiplayer video game created by Terminal Reality and published by Midway Games. It is set in the post-apocalyptic world and focuses on vehicular combat. The game offers the similar gameplay to Grand Theft Auto Series. Select your vehicle and get into the game world where you have to complete a series of missions to progress in the storyline. Your vehicle equips with deadly weapons and equipment. The goal is to race against AI drivers or other players, eliminate foes using missiles, machine guns, and other armors and complete each level within time. Use your experience points to unlock further vehicles, weapons and items. The game is inspired by the Mad Max. You assume the role of the protagonist named as Mason Strong and the main goal is to enhance your reputation by performing criminal activities and completing tasks. With detailed Environment, impressive gameplay, superb mechanics and exciting story, Roadkill is the wonderful game to play and enjoy.

#8 4×4 Evolution 2

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4×4 Evolution 2 is a Single and Multiplayer Racing video game developed Terminal Reality and published by Gathering of Developers. It is the sequel to 4×4 Evolution video game and introduces more trucks, tracks and more. The primary element of the game is to cross the finish line within a time limit before all other vehicles to win rewards. To jump into the world, the player needs to select his track with best stats and customize it with a variety of suspension, tires, engine, and other parts. There are a variety of environments including Deserts, off road Locals Canyons, etc. where the game takes place. It has three different modes such as Missions, Teams, and Tracks. In Career mode, up to nine fictional features, and each team offers a vehicle manufacturer. The player needs to perform well in career races and enhance his reputation to join a team. More than 112 trucks are included in the game for players to choose and race against rival drivers. With immersive mechanics, addictive gameplay and brilliant visuals, 4×4 Evolution 2 is the best game to play and enjoy.

#9 World Super Police

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World Super Police is an Action-Adventure, Racing and Single-player video game developed by Dual Corporation and published by Midas Interactive Entertainment Ltd. for PlayStation 2 only. The game offers an exciting gameplay takes place in the fictional environment invaded by criminals, robbers and others. The game puts the player in the role of the protagonist, who is a police officer. The game is about the normal police car that can’t capture any criminal. The player can drive the car in multiple scenarios to catch the criminals and earn points. During the gameplay, the player can drive the car from a first-perspective behind the steering or a third-person perspective. The ultimate job of the player is to keep his vehicle on the road, drive as fast as possible while avoiding the traffic, and driven out the bad guys with whatever weapons the player is carry out. There are different vehicles and police officers available from which the player can select his favorite one to jump into the game. With addictive gameplay, superb mechanics, and challenging missions, World Super Police is the best game to play.

#10 Burnout 3: Takedown

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Burnout 3: Takedown is a Racing, Single-player and Multiplayer video game created by Criterion Games and published by EA Games for PlayStation and Xbox. It is the 3rd entry in the series of Burnout, revolving around fast-paced arcade racing gameplay. The game takes place in the detailed environment consists of challenging circuits and offers a unique mechanics known as Takedowns, enabling the players to slam their opponents until they crash. In the game, the Single-player mode known as World Tour, letting the player score the points and use to unlock new and faster cars. It supports both online and split-screen multiplayer modes. There are a variety of vehicles from which the player has to select his favourite one and jump on carriageways and the streets populated with traffics. The player needs to race against his rival opponents, unleash his driving skills, and drift his way through a variety of circuits and cross the finish line before anyone. The Career mode is a mixture of Single Races, Crash Mode, Road Rage and other several races.