Best Racing Games to Play While You Exercise

Racing games that work while you run or ride, ranked from our reviews. Want more? Browse every review or see our overall best of list.

  1. Forza Horizon 5

    Forza Horizon 52.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Sometimes

    Forza Horizon 5 is easy to play while running or riding, with simple controller inputs and little downtime. Sharp turns take some coordination, but the...

  2. Need for Speed Heat

    Need for Speed Heat2.3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

    Need for Speed Heat works well for treadmill and bike workouts because you can play with a controller and mostly steer and accelerate. Cut scenes...

  3. Rocket League

    Rocket League2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: No

    Rocket League works best for a moderate workout because its quick matches keep you watching the screen. The fast reactions make it a poor fit...

  4. Crab Game

    Crab Game2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: No

    Crab Game’s quick mini games make it a fun distraction while you exercise. The quick reflexes it asks for can also pull your attention away...

  5. Stumble Guys

    Stumble Guys2.5/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: No

    Short rounds and controller support make Stumble Guys workable while you exercise. Its chaotic courses can still pull your attention away, and some obstacles need...

  6. Assetto Corsa

    Assetto Corsa2.3/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: Sometimes

    Assetto Corsa keeps you focused with fast races and no long cut scenes, but steering through corners can be tricky while you exercise. It works...

  7. CarX Drift Racing Online

    CarX Drift Racing Online2.3/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: Sometimes

    Satisfying drifting and few long interruptions help keep you engaged, and controller support makes it manageable while you exercise. The driving still takes focus, so...

  8. BeamNG.drive

    BeamNG.drive2.2/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: Yes

    BeamNG.drive gives you satisfying car physics and plenty to mess around with, without long cutscenes. But controlling the cars takes enough attention that it can...

  9. Grand Theft Auto V

    Grand Theft Auto V2/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: Sometimes

    Grand Theft Auto V is okay for a workout since driving and exploring let you keep a steady pace. Cutscenes and action heavy moments can...

  10. My Summer Car

    My Summer Car2/3

    Treadmill and bike 2/3Pause friendly: Yes

    The slower pace and lack of rapid inputs make My Summer Car manageable on a treadmill or bike. But it still asks for enough attention...