Even without the usual suspects and their open-world checklists, this year saw some massive destinations to get lost in.
Dakar Desert Rally combines a lot of modern features that great racing games need, but occasionally gets in its own way with technical issues.
The newest title in the offroad rallying racing sim is touted as the "biggest" adventure yet with over 30 stages and multiple vehicle types.
October promises several fun games, from action-adventure titles and first-person shooters to strategy RPGs and racing simulators.
Racing fans have plenty to look forward to in the coming years with both realistic simulations and arcade titles. Check out 15 of them here.