Where to Start · Gran Turismo
Where to Start with Gran Turismo
Gran Turismo is Sony's premier realistic racing simulation franchise — licensed cars, track discipline, and handling models that prioritize authenticity over arcade drift fantasy. Entries are largely standalone; you're not chasing a serial narrative. See the full lineup on GameOrder, then pick a starting grid below.
Best for most players: Gran Turismo 7
Gran Turismo 7 (2022) is the most complete modern package — huge car list, varied events, strong presentation, and a campaign structure that walks newcomers through license tests and progression without leaving veterans starved for depth. If you want one disc that shows what GT is today on current hardware, start here.
Classic series peak: Gran Turismo 4
Gran Turismo 4 (2004) is the PS2-era high-water mark — enormous scope for its generation, meticulous car culture flavor, and mission-style challenges that still define the "slow-burn garage fantasy" for longtime fans. Reach for it when you want history class and don't mind SD-era menus and physics.
Online-first: Gran Turismo Sport
Gran Turismo Sport (2017) is a fair entry if competitive online racing is the main attraction — structured Sport Mode, daily events, and esports-minded fair play systems. It trims single-player breadth compared to mainline numbered entries, but nails the live-service race-ladder loop.
Not recommended first today — The original Gran Turismo (1997) on PlayStation changed the industry, but its progression, UI, and driving model feel mechanically dated next to later games. Worth a museum run once you already love the series — not the on-ramp in 2026.