Top 5 Best Android Racing Games of May 2014

Our top picks for the best Android racing games of May 2014 will really get your motor running. Here are some of the best Android games for racing fans.

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1. Race Illegal: High Speed 3D

Watch this game in action in the video above.

Race Illegal: High Speed 3D got a big update last month, which included 26 brand new levels. If you are new to the game, or just haven’t played in a while, May 2014 is a good time to enjoy this exciting racing game. This game is on Version 1.0.17, but has already been downloaded over 10 million times. This game is designed to appeal to racing fans who like a bit of story and a street racing vibe in their games.

Buy it here.

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Pros:

Nice graphics

Now has daily bonuses

Tons of levels to master

Works on any Android device running 2.3 and up

Realistic driving physics

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Cons:

On Version 1.0.17 as of this writing, may still have bugs

Only nine cars to choose from

Wi-Fi required to play

Game requires an additional 140-180Mb download to star

Gameplay may be repetitive for some

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2. Angry Birds Go!

Watch the trailer for Angry Birds Go! in the video above.

Angry Birds Go! was updated on May 6. It now includes new weekly tournaments, as well as new tracks and new lucky boxes. The game now also supports the ability to share snapshots of your race in action. If you love the characters from Angry Birds, and you love racing games, this is a no-brainer.

Buy it here.

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Pros:

Tons of races to master

Cute Angry Birds characters (Race as birds or pigs)

Multiple game modes

Upgradeable cars

Tons of social integration

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Cons:

Ads and IAP may be a turn-off for some

Unlikely to appeal to gear heads or fans of racing games that are more realistic in tone

Additional data downloads required

Some users have reported crashes/freezing

Some users have lost their progress after automatic updates

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3. Moto Mania

If you love motorcycle racing games, Moto Mania is an exciting way to explore various virtual environments. Moto Mania was updated in late April. This game has yet to achieve massive success, but it is an underrated title.

Buy it here.

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Pros:

Simple, intuitive controls

Multiple environments: desert, forest, sea and city

Runs on any Android device that has Android 2.3 or higher

Relatively small size for an app of its type

Has a 4.3 rating as of this writing

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Cons:

Wipeouts could be more epic/realistic

Some on-screen elements hard to read

Could benefit from additional environments

Gameplay may be too simplistic for some players

Game will appeal to race fans who like speed trials, but not to those who are into deep customization and interactive environments

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4. Offroad Legends

Check out Game Mob’s review of Offroad Legends in the video above.

Offroad Legends was updated in late April. This update added four new types of cars, as well as optimization fixes. In the update prior to that, new environments and 16 new races were added. The game has four vehicle categories (Monsters, 4×4 off-roaders, Behemoths, and fun cars). If you love the drama of offroading, this game is insane amounts of fun.

Buy it here.

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Pros:

Tons of tracks and cars to mess around with

Real-time vehicle deformation

Multiple game modes

Great sense of drama that many other racing games lack completely

Xperia PLAY gamepad support

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Cons:

Physics are fairly realistic, but sometimes seem a bit cartoony

Annoying ads

Controls not ideal for some players

Multiple users have reported issues playing the game on the Moto G

May be too difficult for younger players

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5. Retro Future Racing

See Retro Future Racing gameplay in the video above.

Retro Future Racing is a new racing game that combines the retro look of classic cars with the futuristic style of hover car racing. It will appeal to people who love classic cars, as well as people who like a dash of sci-fi in their racing games.

Download it here.

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Pros:

Tons of cars and customization options

Looks great on both smartphones and tablets

Fast-paced gameplay

Solid replay value

Bold colors and nice graphics make this title stand out from the pack

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Cons:

Some users have reported lag issues

May be crash or freeze up at times

Some issues with overly sensitive controls have been reported by users

No tilt controls, makes the game feel less intuitive from a control perspective

Turbo controls hard to use, according to some user reviews

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