Grand Prix Story

Kairosoft

Rank: #6 / 9
Released: 2011
Studio: Kairosoft
Genre: simulation video game

At a glance

Grand Prix Story is a racing team management simulation from Kairosoft. You manage drivers and mechanics, train your team, seek sponsors, develop vehicles and parts, then enter Grand Prix races. Vehicle performance depends on factors including the group’s Tech, vehicle type rank, installation skill and part rank. Races begin with qualifying to set the starting order; during the race, a vehicle whose durability reaches zero must withdraw. Race results can include sponsorship advertising effectiveness and experience for vehicles and parts. The game is single-player and supports Steam Achievements, full controller support, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. It is listed for Windows, with simulation, casual, indie, racing, sports and strategy genres. The listed release dates are January 1, 2011 and October 10, 2022.

Who it is for

It suits players who want to manage a racing team by training drivers, developing cars and entering races. Its single-player format is for those playing on their own.

What is good

Train drivers and mechanics.
Develop vehicles and parts.
Qualifying determines race starting order.
Full controller support and Steam Cloud.

What to know first

Listed for Windows only on Steam.
Vehicles withdraw when durability reaches zero.

Verdict

Grand Prix Story centers on running a team, improving vehicles and competing in Grand Prix races. Its listed features include single-player play and Steam Cloud support.