Horse racing games form a niche but passionate subgenre of simulation games, often focusing on realistic experiences like breeding, raising, and racing horses. While the PlayStation 5 has relatively few dedicated horse racing titles, some indie games and broader simulation games incorporate horses in meaningful ways. The appeal of these games varies widely, from relaxing, casual play to deep, immersive ranch management and racing preparation.

Notable titles include Horse Tales: Emerald Valley Ranch, an open-world ranching sim where players restore a family ranch with activities like breeding and racing horses at a relaxed pace. The Windstorm series narrows the focus to racing preparation and horse relationships. Meanwhile, games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Stardew Valley are not strictly horse racing games but feature horses prominently, offering rich, immersive experiences involving horse care, exploration, and bonding within expansive open worlds or farming simulations. These titles appeal to players who enjoy horses as part of broader gameplay rather than solely racing.