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iRacing

Competitive motorsport simulation with organized online races and dynamic tracks

iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, iRacing · Released Jan 12, 2015

Massively MultiplayerRacingSimulationSports

Reviews
Very Positive
81% of 6,460
Recent reviews
Mostly Positive
74% of 106 in 30 days
Players
703
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
4 days ago
Nov 3, 2026
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 1070
16 GB RAM · 25 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 79/100 (critic reviews)

What is iRacing?

A Windows motorsport simulation centered on organized online racing in licensed cars on laser-scanned tracks. You practice, qualify, compete in races and time trials, or join team and league events across several racing disciplines, with track surfaces changing during events.

For you if...

  • +you want structured online competition and skill-based progression
  • +you value detailed force feedback and realistic handling
  • +you enjoy practicing before serious races

Not for you if...

  • −you want forgiving, arcade-style driving with minimal practice
  • −you prioritize modern graphics over simulation detail

What players say

81% of 6,460 reviews are positive · 74% of 106 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise the force feedback, driving physics, matchmaking, and organized online competition. The dominant complaint is the cost: the subscription includes limited content, while many cars and tracks require separate purchases. Players also report that the subscription price recently increased.

Players over time

▼ -11% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 1,195 players on Sep 23, 2026.

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Nov 7, 2026703
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Oct 21, 20261,019
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Oct 18, 2026678
Oct 17, 20261,029
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Oct 15, 2026891
Oct 14, 20261,068
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Oct 11, 2026905
Oct 10, 2026777
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Oct 8, 2026798
Oct 7, 2026952
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Oct 5, 2026720
Oct 4, 2026706
Oct 3, 2026706
Oct 2, 2026723
Oct 1, 2026755
Sep 30, 2026993
Sep 29, 2026790
Sep 28, 2026709
Sep 27, 2026766
Sep 26, 2026819
Sep 25, 2026747
Sep 24, 2026739
Sep 23, 2026569
Sep 23, 20261,195
Sep 22, 2026680
Sep 21, 2026740

Screenshots and trailer

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iRacing system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1070, 16 GB RAM, 25 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10 64-Bit, 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
Graphics
A gaming graphics card with at least 6GB of DEDICATED memory – Some examples (but not limited to): Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, RX 5600XT
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
25 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 64-Bit, 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
Graphics
Gaming graphics card with at least 8GB of DEDICATED memory (some examples but not limited to Nvidia 2080 TI or AMD Radeon VII)
Memory
32 GB RAM
Storage
100 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does iRacing have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online; PvP online; MMO. It also has a single-player mode.

Does iRacing run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does iRacing use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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