Tales Runner

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (973 votes, average: 3.90 / 5)

Striving to do things a little differently, Tales Runner is an MMO that allows players to take control of one of nine different characters, and race on foot in three separate game modes.  Players can use power-ups collected throughout the race to attack other players, and can equip new clothing to provide additional stat bonuses.

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Publisher: Gpotato
Playerbase: Low
Graphics: Medium Quality
Type: MMO
EXP Rate: Low
PvP: N/A
Filesize: 629MB

Pros: +Innovative race tracks. +Simple controls. +Single-player options.  +Race with up to 30 players. +Several different game modes.

Cons:-Courses are difficult to learn. -Some obsolete game modes. -Repetitive gameplay.


Nitto 1320 Legends

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (179 votes, average: 2.88 / 5)

Nitto 1320 Legends is a 2D drag racing MMO where players can customize their car using dozens of parts. Earn street cred, buy new cars, and become the best drag racer online! Nitto 1320 Legends doesn’t allow players to freely control their vehicle during races, instead they move forward on a predetermined path.

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Publisher: Cie Studios
Playerbase: Low
Graphics: Low Quality
Type: MMO
EXP Rate: Low
PvP: N/A
Filesize: ~92 mb

Pros: +No email confirmation required. +Low system requirements. +Good tutorial. +Regularly scheduled tournaments.

Cons: -Cash shop cars are overpowered. -Only one course. -Limited gameplay components. -Poor visuals.


Big City Racer

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (178 votes, average: 3.37 / 5)

Big City Racer is a 3D racing MMO where players can race around various European cities. Play on different weather settings, race against other players or train in single player mode. Big City Racer is a an easily accessible MMO with simple keyboard controls.

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Publisher: Vanilla Live Games
Playerbase: Low
Graphics: Medium
Type: MMO
EXP Rate: N/A
PvP: N/A
Filesize: 340 mb

Pros: +Three weather conditions for each track. +Round and Sprint version available for each map. +Small download, easy to get started.

Cons: -Very low player base, difficulty to find a game. -Dated graphics. -Poor crash and overall physics effects. -Only 4 maps.


RayCity

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (254 votes, average: 3.88 / 5)

RayCity is a 3D racing MMO developed by EA’s Seoul Studio. Players must complete various quests to unlock new areas in the game’s large persistent world. Race with up to 20 people in multiple game modes, or form your own racing club and challenge others!

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Publisher: AsiaSoft
Playerbase: Medium
Graphics: Medium Quality
Type: MMORPG
EXP Rate: High
PvP: N/A
Filesize: 1.30 GB

Pros: +Large, persistent environment. +Varied mission modes, including group missions. +Form and manage racing clubs (guilds.) +Up to 20 players per race.

Cons: -Hosted in Singapore, may suffer from high ping. -’Arcade’ gameplay style may put off racing purists.


Need for Speed World

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (855 votes, average: 3.99 / 5)

Need for Speed World is a realistic 3D racing MMO that is the first free to play game in the popular NFS series. Explore a large game world, race against other players, evade the police, and drive dozens of real life vehicles. Need for Speed World has great visuals, and easy to learn gameplay.

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Publisher: Electronic Arts
Playerbase: High
Graphics: High Quality
Type: MMO
EXP Rate: Medium
PvP: N/A
Filesize: ~4GB

Pros: +Real licensed vehicles. +In depth customization options. +Fluid gameplay. +Popular franchise. +Huge game world.

Cons: -Some features locked to free players. -Graphic glitches & disconnect issues. -Repetitive gameplay.


FreeJack

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (368 votes, average: 3.95 / 5)

FreeJack is a 3D parkour racing MMO where players race on foot. Overcome urban obstacles like walls and cars. The game includes a single player mission mode, player housing, and more. Leap from rooftop to rooftop in the exciting and original FreeJack!

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Publisher: GamerKraft
Playerbase: Medium
Graphics: Medium
Type: MMO Racing
EXP Rate: Low
PvP: N/A
Filesize: 700 mb

Pros: +Unique concept. +Stylish visuals. +Varied environments & game modes. +Player housing. +Customizable avatar.

Cons: -Limited information available. -Only four characters to chose from. -Gameplay may get repetitive.


Drift City

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (409 votes, average: 3.83 / 5)

Drift City is a stylish 3D racing MMO with a large persistent world to explore. Race against other players on dozens of tracks or explore Mittron Island and complete missions to earn cash and experience. Unlock new cars, buy new parts, and customize your car in this one of a kind racing / MMORPG experience.

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Publisher: GamesCampus
Playerbase: Low
Graphics: Medium Quality
Type: MMO
EXP Rate: Medium
PvP: N/A
Filesize: 1050 MB

Pros: +Large, persistent game world. +Hundreds of single player missions and side quests. +Dozens of car types and parts. +Unlockables, achievements.

Cons: -Can’t race right away, must complete several missions. -Repetitive missions. -Imbalanced powerups.


Kart N’ Crazy

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (167 votes, average: 2.78 / 5)

Kart N’ Crazy is a fast-paced, 3D, cartoony kart racing MMO by GOE. It’s clear that Kart N Crazy, and all other kart racing MMOs, drew its inspiration from Nintendo’s Mario Kart. Race across the game’s nine colorful stages while lobbing items at your opponents to slow them down.

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Publisher: GOA
Playerbase: Medium
Graphics: Medium Quality
Type: MMO
EXP Rate: Medium
PvP: N/A
Filesize: 203MB

Pros: +Upbeat and vibrant maps. +A whopping 36 different courses. +Fun and simple gameplay. +Fun ‘Ghost’ racing mode. +Great item shop.

Cons: -Controls feels unresponsive/delayed. -Only two game modes (Item / Speed). -Quest mode feels incomplete. -Mostly non English speakers.


Racing Star: Come On Baby

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (238 votes, average: 2.35 / 5)

Racing Star: Come on Baby is a baby-themed, 3D cartoony kart racing MMO by Alaplaya. Race through the game’s many uniquely designed stages while lobbing items at your opponents to try and slow them down. Come on Baby has some solid racing mechanics and six playable characters to choose from.

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Publisher: Alaplaya
Playerbase: Low
Graphics: Medium Quality
Type: MMO
EXP Rate: Low
PvP: N/A
Filesize: 650MB

Pros: +Simple and rewarding tutorial. +Plenty of items in the game’s store. +Plenty of maps. +Time attack mode. +Nicely designed and colorful maps.

Cons: -Very few players online at any given time. -Few items available in the game’s item store. -Weird baby theme.


TrackMania Nations Forever

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars (425 votes, average: 3.97 / 5)

TrackMania Nations Forever is the freeware version of the popular TrackMania series of 3D racing games. Create your own tracks or race on those created by other players, see how you rank against others across the globe and customize your car in this fast paced racing MMO.

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Publisher: Acclaim, Steam, Enlight
Playerbase: High
Graphics: Medium Quality
Type: MMO
EXP Rate: n/a
PvP: n/a
Filesize: 503 MB

Pros: +Thousands of tracks. +Race against up to 255 players at a time. +Single player content. +Build your own tracks. +Customize your vehicle’s appearance.

Cons: -No upgrades, limited sense of progress. -No player interaction, cars go through each other.