While many Nintendo franchises are already well represented on Switch, fans still await a modern rendition of perhaps the biggest racing franchise from the Big N outside Mario Kart, F-Zero. While the aforementioned kart racer offers plenty of fun, it doesn’t quite have that flashy future motif or adrenaline-pumping speed to satiate some F-Zero fans.

Given that we haven’t seen a new console racer featuring Captain Falcon and friends since GameCube’s GX in ‘03, it would seem we’re due.

Thankfully, there do exist a number of titles from both Nintendo and third-party studios that carry much of the same spirit and feel of this thrilling sci-fi racing romp.

With this list, we’ll comb the Switch library and its hundreds of games and pick out 10 of the best games likely to satisfy the cravings of F-Zero fans.

10 MotoGP 19

Despite it stressing realism over sci-fi flashiness, this recent installment in the long-running MotoGP series offers a similar, yet distinct racing experience with frantic speeds. Like F-Zero, this motorcycle sim from Milestone S.r.i offers an intense, fast-paced ride that’s easy to enjoy.

As this franchise has quietly been cruising along for nearly 2 decades, its seen a number of graphical and gameplay improvements, and it shines through in this Switch rendition. Although reviews have been mixed, citing some performance issues compared to other consoles, it’s still one of the more robust and realistic racers you can play on the console. Mechanical refinements and smarter AI make MotoGP 19 a gripping, edge-of-your-seat racer.

9 Xenon Racer

Like most futuristic racers not named F-Zero or Wipeout, this game from Italian studio 3DClouds has zipped under the radar since its early 2019 release. And while some have remarked on its fairly generic motifs, it’s still a solid alternative for those seeking their F-Zero fix on the Switch.

Players have noted that after overcoming a fairly steep learning curve, Xenon Racer provides a flashy, rewarding, and thrilling ride as you fly and drift through 7 world locations set in 2030.

8 Gear.Club Unlimited

For those who stress horsepower and flashiness, the Unity engine is one that tends to be viewed as somewhat stripped down compared to juggernauts like Unreal Engine 4. Yet, you wouldn’t know it with this Switch-exclusive racer by Eden Games. Released in late 2018, Gear.Club Unlimited demonstrates that a sleek, exhilarating racing experience is turf that isn’t exclusive to Microsoft and Sony.

While it’s not without its flaws, it makes up for its occasional blemishes in its slew of fun content. You’ve got a whopping 400 races to partake in, tons of customizable cars to collect, and even 4 player split-screen.

7 Music Racer

As it happens, one of the most recently released titles on our list is one that’s characteristically “retro.” Basically, take the concepts of F-Zero, fuse it with Guitar Hero, and decorate it with a Tron, retro-80s overlay, and you’d probably have Music Racer. This is a vibrant, psychedelic virtual trip that blends fast driving with rhythm and techno music.

Despite the entrancing neon visuals, you’ll have to stay sharp as you maneuver through tracks and hit musical notes on cue. It’s relatively simple, but at just 7USD for Switch, it makes for a worthy virtual ride.

6 Rise: Race The Future

This game from VD-dev manages to be one of the most visually impressive racers to hit the Switch. The realistic textures and particle effects hook you into the game, while its array of diverse content keep you coming back. Its blend of simulation, sci-fi, and arcade-style chaos produces a balanced experience that should entice many racing fans.

Rough dirt roads convey a gritty realism, while the game’s focus on speeding through water tracks grants a sense of fantasy that’s easy to get lost in. With 64 challenges, 8 championships, and ghost-racing time trials, Rise: Race the Future offers tons to engage in.

5 Horizon Chase Turbo

One of the more underrated and overlooked games on the Switch is a racer that marries retro motifs with modern-day polish and speed. Brazilian devs Aquiris Game Studio provides a neat little throwback to the NES-style racer with Horizon Chase; one that’s reminiscent of old-school F-Zero with its flat graphics and swift, tight mechanics.

While it looks basic, dodging and weaving through tons of opponents is no easy task, especially since you’ll have to deal with popping boosts, fueling up, and nabbing tokens. Countless tracks representing real-world locales ensure you’ll be spending lots of time cruising in this one.

This 2019 successor to Horizon Chase - World Tour from ‘15 ups the ante even more with additional cars and tracks, as well as a couch co-op feature.

4 Redout

F-Zero fans looking for a truly similar experience looking to fill the void should look no further than this ‘16 racer by 34BigThings.

Gamers have remarked that Redout verges on “clone” status with how closely it resembles the Captain Falcon racer, but as they say - “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” And there’s certainly enough of that familiar, unbroken high-speed racing for fans to enjoy. This anti-grav racer is about as “futuristic” as it gets, taking place in 2560.

While the physical edition has become extremely rare, Switch gamers can still score this robust racer digitally at the Nintendo eShop for $39.99.

3 GRIP: Combat Racing

Fans of F-Zero tend to be drawn to Nintendo’s classic racing series on account of its super-fast speeds and rapid-fire action. This chaotic romp from 2018 definitely holds these qualities, with its unique, speedy vehicles and amusing wall-driving feature.

Caged Element’s multiplatform racer has received high acclaim almost across the board for its solid mechanics, thrilling pacing, and tons of satisfying actions at your disposal. Aside from wall-riding, you can perform crazy stunts, wallop opponents with weapons, and zip through lavish tracks at up to 767mph.

2 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

While it makes for a fairly obvious choice, Mario Kart 8: Deluxe nonetheless proves a worthy mention for F-Zero fans seeking a similarly fun and rich racer.

Though MK is somewhat known as the more passive, “chill” version of the intense F-Zero, this latest sequel is the series at its flashiest and most appealing. With exciting ramp-laden courses like Sunshine Airport and Rainbow Road, there’s much for Falcon fans to be enticed with.

You’ve even got the added 200cc, which dials up the speed to franticlevels that manage to at least get close to F-Zero.

1 Fast RMX

Factoring in its themes, mechanics, entry-level price, and content, it’s tough to find a better alternative for F-Zero fans than this Switch launch title. At only $20, there’s a ton of enjoyable content to burn through here, with its slew of anti-gravity vehicles and distinct 30 tracks. You’ve additionally got local, split-screen, and online multiplayer.

It’s also one of the more impressive looking games on Switch, with its crisp 1080p resolution and smooth 60FPS that compliment the lightning-fast speeds of your futuristic cars.

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