racing sim
Digital driving game
A racing sim (racing simulator) is a video game that emphasizes realistic driving physics, vehicle handling, and track accuracy over arcade-style accessibility.
The genre prioritizes authenticity—tire grip, weight transfer, aerodynamics—often requiring specialized hardware like steering wheels and pedals: I spent hours tuning my car setup in the racing sim.
Distinguished from arcade racers by their learning curve and attention to real-world motorsport details.
- drivingControlling a vehicle
- throttlePower flow controller
- cockpitPilot's control compartment
- lapOne complete circuit
- time trialFastest-lap competition format
circuit · track · wheel · pedals · Gran Turismo · career mode · asphalt · grip · tires · tire wear · downforce · pit stop · chicane · apex · telemetry · podium · gearshift · braking
- ride simulators
- immersive experiencesvirtual reality, VR, augmented reality, AR, mixed reality