We already published the list of best Wii games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best Wii arcade racing games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the Wii definitely has a great library of arcade racing games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the Wii and arcade racing games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#10. Cars
- Release Data: Rainbow Studios/THQ, 2006
- Genre: Racing » Arcade » Automobile
Though Cars will almost certainly take you well under 10 hours to complete, there’s two-player multiplayer to mess with, as well as some bonus materials to check out.
Of course, all that and just about everything else positive that can be said about Cars for the Wii can also be said about its cheaper counterparts on old-generation consoles.
#9. Speed Racer
- Release Data: Sidhe Interactive/Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, 2008
- Genre: Racing » Arcade » Futuristic
Speed Racer at its core is an amazing game, with great depth, control, and nice difficulty progression.
Perhaps the developer will use this great engine for another title with more inspired track design, better graphics, and a more fully-featured package overall.
#8. NASCAR Kart Racing
- Release Data: Electronic Arts, 2009
- Genre: Racing » Arcade » Other
When everything is said and done, NASCAR Kart Racing is a solid racing title that’ll appeal to any type of gamer.
The game supports the same four control schemes as Mario Kart Wii and will provide gamers with an enjoyable racing experience.
If you were a fan of Mario Kart, you may find some enjoyment in NASCAR Kart Racing.
#7. MySims Racing
- Release Data: EA Games, 2009
- Genre: Racing » Arcade » Automobile
MySims fans and players in general will find something to enjoy in MySims Racing.
Features such as charming humor, likable characters, a soft, clean look and car customization options give the experience a personal touch.
It might not last you very long, but if you give MySims Racing a chance you will find a solid and enjoyable racing experience.
#6. Excitebike: World Rally
- Release Data: Monster Games Inc./Nintendo, 2009
- Genre: Racing » Arcade » Other
With more tracks, more bonus features and more strategic racing challenges, Excitebike: World Rally is a racing game that will keep you challenged with its ever-increasing difficulty and entertained with its track editor.
Not only does this remake vastly improve on its original formula, but also it provides a more polished and enjoyable racing experience than any other game.
#5. Excite Truck
- Release Data: Monster Games Inc./Nintendo, 2006
- Genre: Racing » Arcade » Automobile
Excite Truck is a great game to pick up and play for 15 minutes at a time.
There is no great learning curve and it’s fairly accessible for non-gamers to pick up.
In the end, it is a good solid attempt at creating a fun racer and it is well worth a look.
#4. Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing
- Release Data: Sumo Digital/Sega, 2010
- Genre: Racing » Arcade » Automobile
The tight controls and excellent track design ensure that head-to-head competition is always exciting, but it’s so fun just to play around with these karts that it’s easy to lose hours playing this title.
All-Stars Racing may not push the genre forward in any meaningful way, but it builds so well on established themes that it doesn’t even matter.
#3. Excitebots: Trick Racing
- Release Data: Monster Games Inc./Nintendo, 2009
- Genre: Racing » Arcade » Automobile
This is the fourth game in the Excite series, and it features a slew of fun mechanics and modes.
There are additional modes that switch the races up, such as “Mirror Excite”, an unlockable mode that features harder opponents and reversed stages.
Along with the handful of mini-games that pop up during races, Excitebots has enough variety to keep you interested.
#2. Mario Kart Wii
- Release Data: Nintendo, 2008
- Genre: Racing » Arcade » Automobile
Not only is Mario Kart Wii one of the best-selling Wii games, but it’s also one of the most content-filled as well.
As always, you are free to choose your favorite Mario franchise character and hop into a custom race kart.
A slew of multiplayer options makes this a must-buy party game, sure to bring excitement to any Wii party.
#1. MotoHeroz
- Release Data: RedLynx, 2011
- Genre: Racing » Arcade » Automobile
There are over 100 unique levels to complete in MotoHeroz, and each one will have you exploring colorful and cartoonish environments.
The main gameplay is less about speed and more about control, as you attempt to complete levels unscathed.
In addition to the main Story Mode, there are also online and local multiplayer options.
This title is definitely underrated.
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See also: Best DS Games & Best 3DS Games
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