Super Mario Kart Classic
Best Super Nintendo racing games
The Matrix has 66 racing games on file for the Super Nintendo, released between 1990–1996. 47 of them support multiplayer, including 1 with co-op. They're ranked below by legacy score, so the games that shaped the genre on the SNES come first, with lesser-known picks further down.
Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.
Typical commitment: quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun). Tip: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.
F-Zero Classic
Rock n' Roll Racing Co-op
Aguri Suzuki F-1 Super Driving Deep cut
Al Unser Jr.'s Road to the Top Deep cut
Biker Mice from Mars Deep cut
Dirt Trax FX Deep cut
ESPN SpeedWorld Deep cut
Full Throttle: All-American Racing Deep cut
Power Drive Deep cut
The Duel: Test Drive II Deep cut
Battle Cars Deep cut
Battle Grand Prix Deep cut
Cyber Spin Deep cut
F1 Pole Position 2 Deep cut
GP-1 Deep cut
Kawasaki Caribbean Challenge Deep cut
Kyle Petty's No Fear Racing Deep cut
Lamborghini American Challenge Deep cut
Micro Machines Deep cut
Road Riot 4WD Deep cut
Super F1 Circus Deep cut
Dirt Racer Deep cut
Battle Racers Deep cut
F1 ROC II: Race of Champions Deep cut
GP-1: Part II Deep cut
Hashire Hebereke Deep cut
Kawasaki Superbike Challenge Deep cut
Micro Machines 2: Turbo Tournament Deep cut
Race Drivin' Deep cut
Suzuka 8 Hours Deep cut
Battle Cross Deep cut
Cameltry Deep cut
Final Stretch Deep cut
SD F-1 Grand Prix Deep cut
Super Chase H.Q. Deep cut
Super Indy Champ Deep cut
Super Mad Champ Deep cut
Uchuu Race: Astro Go! Go! Deep cut
Zero4 Champ: RR Deep cut
Zero4 Champ: RR-Z Deep cut
More SNES racing games
- Exertainment Mountain Bike Rally + Speed Racer (1994)
- F1 World Championship Edition (1995)
- Speed Racer (1992)
- Super Off Road: The Baja (1993)
- The Terminator (1993)
- Turbo Toons (1994)