What racing games run on Ubuntu? [closed]
well lets start with this, there's a bunch. You just have to Google to find more games. If you want to install your Need For Speed games on Ubuntu I would install wine and/or play On Linux where you can install windows based games.
If you would like racing games written for Ubuntu I would try:
Racer, which is a racing simulator. The latest version is for Ubuntu 7.10 so I would use the Windows version.
Super Tux Kart which is like Mario Cart. It's available via the software center, or by terminal,
sudo apt-get install supertuxkartMusclear Online it's a 2D/3D racing game where you can race your friends via there recorded times. So you play a game, post your time and then your friends can compete against that.
vDrift is a racing simulator. to install click here.
Rigs of Rods which is more of a vehicle simulator, where you can try a lot of different vehicles, like trucks, boats, planes, and a lot more! Unfortianlly you have to compile the game from source, check this link for more info. There is a more modern Windows version.
Steam
I would install Steam for Linux and see what games are available there, there are better chances for finding up-to-date games, and games that you've seen before.
Adding more when I find more...
TORCS (The Open Racing Car Simulator) seems to be the main one: http://torcs.sourceforge.net/
Installation:
Search for 'TORCS' in the Ubuntu Software Center (icon in the launcher) and click 'Install' or press the keys Ctrl + Alt + T and copypaste:
sudo apt-get install torcs
It is the most recent version in Ubuntu 12.10, 13.04 and 13.10.
To get the latest version in Ubuntu 10.04.4 LTS and 12.04.3 LTS, use the install instructions here: http://torcs.sourceforge.net/index.php?name=Sections&op=viewarticle&artid=3#linux-lokiinstaller (This will not stay updated automatically and you will have to redownload and reinstall when they release a new version).