Games Like Dakar Desert Rally

DiRT Rally 2.0 dares you to carve your way through a selection of iconic rally locations from across the globe, in the most powerful off-road vehicles ever made, knowing that the smallest mistake could end your stage.

Why similar: Racing 23.7%, Offroad 19.4% ★, Automobile Sim 18.5%, Driving 14.4%, Sports 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard for rally simulation, it provides the intense, high-speed driving physics required for competitive off-road racing.

Experience the thrill of the 2024 rally season with new locations, moments, stages, high-performance vehicles, new liveries, and licensed crews. Brace yourself to embark on your continued rally journey.

Why similar: Offroad 30.3% ★, Racing 19.8%, Automobile Sim 18.2%, Sports 9.5%, PvP 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: As a modern rally powerhouse, it features expansive stages and realistic handling that closely match the technical demands of the Dakar series.

Rise to all the challenges of the most comprehensive, realistic and demanding rally simulation ever developed. Dive into the heart of the action and drive the cars from the 2022 WRC championship, including the new hybrid models.

Why similar: Racing 18.5%, Automobile Sim 13.9%, Offroad 13.8% ★, Driving 12.8%, PvP 9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a comprehensive rally experience with a wide variety of stages and realistic physics that cater to fans of simulation racing.

Get ready for the next-generation off-road experience! Drive powerful vehicles and overcome extreme open environments to complete dozens of challenging missions solo or with up to 3 friends!

Why similar: Automobile Sim 23.3%, Driving 22.6%, Racing 11.8%, Realistic 8.7%, Open World 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers the ultimate off-road experience with deep terrain deformation and challenging logistics that mirror the endurance aspect of Dakar.

MudRunner is the ultimate off-road experience putting the players in the driver seat and dares them to take charge of incredible all-terrain vehicles, venturing across extreme Siberian landscapes with only a map and compass as guides!

Why similar: Offroad 38.1% ★, Driving 17.5%, Automobile Sim 16.7%, Multiplayer 6.3%, Realistic 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focusing on the raw challenge of traversing difficult terrain, this game emphasizes the slow-paced, technical side of off-road driving.

Based on the world famous annual rally raid organized by Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.) in South America, DAKAR 18 is a realistic simulation of the biggest cross-country rally in the world and features a variety of vehicles, including motorcycles, cars, trucks, quads and SSVs.

Why similar: Offroad 22.9% ★, Automobile Sim 14.1%, Driving 13.8%, Racing 13.5%, Sports 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor to the seed game, it shares the same focus on navigation and long-distance rally raid events.

Explore the vibrant open world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in the world’s greatest cars.

Why similar: Racing 24%, Driving 21.5%, Automobile Sim 15.8%, Open World 9.8%, Multiplayer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its vast open-world map provides an unparalleled sense of freedom for off-road exploration and diverse vehicle testing.

Hailed by reviewers and professional drivers, the standard-setting off-road racing simulation has been reinvented! Reach the 2021 season podium, and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the competition, relive the highlights at the wheel of legendary cars.

Why similar: Driving 16.8%, Racing 16.4%, Automobile Sim 15.1%, Offroad 13% ★, Sports 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels in providing a realistic rally career mode with physics that reward precision and vehicle management.

WRC is the leading off-road simulation franchise. It returns with even more realistic gameplay and more content than ever: 3 new rallies, 35 new special stages, creation of your own custom championships and completely redesigned engine sounds.

Why similar: Driving 16.7%, Racing 15.9%, Automobile Sim 14.9%, Offroad 14.7% ★, Sports 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It refines the rally simulation formula with improved physics and a rewarding career progression system.

Race your way to victory on bikes, ATVs and UTVs in MX vs ATV Legends! Featuring massive new open environments, plus a career mode that lets you experience all the risks and rewards of becoming a world-famous professional rider. Become an off-road racing legend in your own right! Your time is now!

Why similar: Motocross 19.4% ★, Offroad 17% ★, Racing 15.5%, Driving 12.6%, Sports 9%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a great variety of off-road vehicles and racing disciplines, mirroring the multi-class approach of Dakar.

Sébastien Loeb Rally EVO brings off-road racing to a whole new level of simulation and engagement. It will enable you to drive the best rally cars from the past up to the present day in the most exciting off-road events across the globe.

Why similar: Racing 38.7%, Offroad 21.7% ★, Sports 16.8%, Automobile Sim 13.6%, Simulation 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a deep, simulation-heavy approach to rally racing with a focus on technical driving and stage mastery.

Take control of big-name buggies and quads to negotiate scree slopes, steep inclines and various obstacles on extreme off-road and technically challenging tracks. Find the best route, and manage your acceleration, differentials and drivetrain to dominate in local or online competitions.

Why similar: Offroad 28.6% ★, Automobile Sim 14.8%, Driving 12.9%, Racing 12.2%, Sports 8%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the technical, obstacle-based side of off-road racing, requiring careful throttle control and vehicle positioning.

A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.

Why similar: Driving 26.4%, Automobile Sim 21.3%, Racing 15.1%, Realistic 10.5%, Open World 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its industry-leading soft-body physics engine makes it the best choice for experiencing realistic vehicle damage and terrain interaction.

The most complete and authentic official WRC simulation yet. New physics for all surfaces, a completely redesigned career mode, dynamic weather conditions, 50 teams, 14 countries, 100 tracks, weekly challenges and an eSports mode…

Why similar: Offroad 20% ★, Driving 14.9%, Automobile Sim 13.6%, Racing 12.7%, Sports 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It introduced significant improvements to the series' physics and weather systems, making it a solid rally simulation choice.

ExoCross is an offroad racing game introducing 4CPT vehicle physics (4-way contact patch traction technology). A soft-body tire model allows for competitive time attack and multiplayer wheel to wheel racing.

Why similar: Offroad 28.4% ★, Automobile Sim 14.5%, Driving 14.2%, Racing 14.1%, Sports 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a hardcore off-road racing experience that emphasizes physics and vehicle handling over arcade-style assists.

Indie smash hit Rush Rally 3 is a Simulation-style rally driving game created by just one person. Take on the challenge of rallies, rallycross and hill climbs, across 11 countries, with over 20 different cars. All of which can all be upgraded, tuned and customised to your liking.

Why similar: Driving 19.1%, Racing 17.1%, Automobile Sim 16.8%, Offroad 15.4% ★, Sports 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Despite its accessible nature, it features surprisingly deep rally physics and a wide range of content for rally enthusiasts.

Gravel is the ultimate off-road experience. The most extreme racing game that will let you try out amazing stunts in the wildest places on the planet!

Why similar: Racing 30.8%, Offroad 25.3% ★, Sports 14.4%, Automobile Sim 14.2%, Driving 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It leans into the arcade-style off-road racing fun, offering a more accessible but still thrilling rally-raid experience.

Experience unparalleled off-road driving in Offroad Truck Simulator: Heavy Duty Challenge®. This game delivers an exhilarating off-road experience with an extensive fleet of massive and powerful trucks.

Why similar: Driving 23.5%, Offroad 21.1% ★, Automobile Sim 12.6%, Open World 9.8%, Modern 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses specifically on the heavy-duty truck aspect of off-road driving, emphasizing power and navigation.

An iconic course for motorbike fans. 200km of open roads to practise on. Challenging physics. A simulation for the best riders.

Why similar: Racing 23.9%, Driving 20%, Automobile Sim 10.5%, Realistic 10.1%, Sports 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the high-stakes, long-distance intensity of real-world racing on dangerous, winding roads.

The return of a legendary off-road racing game! Enjoy an extreme experience while becoming an expert in a demanding simulation. Take on the challenges of rallies, rallycross, drifts, buggies and hill climbs, and set off on a spectacular journey across every continent.

Why similar: Racing 44.7%, Offroad 24.6% ★, Automobile Sim 21.1%, Driving 7.4%, Simulation 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a diverse range of off-road disciplines, including rallycross and hillclimb, providing a well-rounded rally experience.

Take on all the challenges of the 2017 World Rally Championship: the official cars and drivers, 13 countries, 52 Special Stages, every surface, more powerful cars, more demanding physics, longer races, and an eSports mode to keep you on the edge of your seat all year round.

Why similar: Racing 22.7%, Offroad 22.6% ★, Automobile Sim 15.4%, Driving 12.2%, Multiplayer 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It features tight, challenging stages that force players to master every turn and surface type.

All the power of Motocross in your hands: the new MXGP 2021 is finally here! The official MXGP videogame is ready to show you what it's made of: warm up your engines and get ready for the most realistic, exciting two-wheeled experience ever!

Why similar: Racing 25.6%, Bikes 22.2% ★, Motocross 22.1% ★, Sports 13.5%, Simulation 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a dedicated and realistic motocross experience that focuses on the nuances of bike handling on dirt tracks.

Experience motorcycle riding like never before: deep simulation, realistic bikes and authentic tracks. Train hard, challenge friends online, climb global leaderboards, join tournaments and master every corner. From pitbikes to superbikes, from quads to sidecars, every choice shapes your riding style

Why similar: Motocross 19.7% ★, Bikes 17.8% ★, Offroad 11% ★, Driving 10.5%, Racing 10%

Why You'll Like It: This simulator offers some of the most realistic motorcycle physics available, perfect for those who enjoy the bike classes in Dakar.

Race in the golden era of rally. Drive iconic cars from the 60s to Group B on challenging stages through stylized environments inspired by real worldwide locations. Will you master the art of rally?

Why similar: Driving 22.8%, Offroad 22.5% ★, Racing 21.8%, Automobile Sim 17%, Sports 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: While stylized, it captures the essence of rally history and the technical requirements of driving on loose surfaces perfectly.

Rev up your engine and get ready to hit the track with RIDE 5. An adrenaline-filled gaming experience that is so authentic it will make you feel like you're truly racing at break-neck speed.

Why similar: Bikes 24.6% ★, Racing 16.6%, Driving 16.5%, Sports 9.2%, Realistic 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, simulation-focused motorcycle racing experience with a massive variety of tracks and bikes.

Become the star on festival of car culture and sports. Drift races and Free Style Drift tours on public roads with traffic. Huge game world, iconic tracks. Unique collection of cars. Wide range of tuning and styling options. Accurate physics: a sense of speed and lateral g-forces.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 18.9%, Racing 18.6%, Driving 17.5%, Sports 8.7%, Open World 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: While focused on drifting, its open-world nature and realistic driving model appeal to players who enjoy free-roaming off-road environments.

Find all the cars, all the drivers and all the official rallies of the 2015 FIA World Rally Championship in THE racing simulation standard. Realistic driving on different road surfaces, dynamic damage, day/night system, weather… Experience all the sensations of rally racing in WRC 5!

Why similar: Racing 47.8%, Offroad 22.5% ★, Automobile Sim 19.9%, Multiplayer 6.4%, Simulation 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: An early entry in the modern WRC series that established the foundation for realistic rally simulation.

Off-Road Drive, the off-road racing simulation for PC, is the first game ever to deliver a true-to-life, off-road, extreme racing experience. Players will take part in The Russian trophy, Off-Road Trial, Thai Trophy and many other events through the worst driving conditions with a variety of natural obstacles like swamps, rocks, snow and...

Why similar: Offroad 42% ★, Racing 32.3%, Automobile Sim 14%, Simulation 8.6%, Multiplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic hardcore off-road simulation that focuses on the technical challenges of rock crawling and extreme terrain.

DIRT 5 is a fun, amplified, off-road arcade racing experience created by Codemasters. Blaze a trail on routes across the world, covering gravel, ice, snow and sand, with a roster of cars ranging from rally icons to trucks, to GT heroes.

Why similar: Offroad 27% ★, Driving 17.3%, Racing 16.1%, Automobile Sim 11.9%, Sports 7.1%

GRID Legends delivers thrilling wheel-to-wheel motorsport action. Create dream race events, hop into live races, experience a dramatic virtual production story, and embrace the sensation of spectacular racing.

Why similar: Driving 20.8%, Racing 20.1%, Automobile Sim 17.2%, Sports 10.4%, PvP 9.1%

Racing across an over 60 km long ultra-technical track at breakneck speed requiring realistic riding skills... that is the challenge that awaits in TT2! Lots of new features lie ahead: open world, reworked physics, classic motorbikes, and more…

Why similar: Driving 22%, Racing 19%, Automobile Sim 17.4%, Sports 9.3%, Multiplayer 7.2%

Automobilista 2 is all the racing simulators you ever wanted - in just one. An incredibly diverse collection of cars and tracks cohesively simulated, featuring incredible graphics and audio quality, dynamic weather and track conditions and the best VR support for a racing experience like no other.

Why similar: Racing 30%, Automobile Sim 15.3%, Sports 14%, Driving 13.6%, Simulation 6.9%

Conquer mountain roads, highways, and city streets. Build your dream car with detailed tuning that unleashes the potential of “CarX Technology”© physics. Take part in thrilling races, enjoying realistic gameplay and dynamic driving.

Why similar: Racing 18%, Driving 17.9%, Automobile Sim 16.7%, PvP 8.5%, Open World 8.5%

TDUSC is a lifestyle and social experience that redefines what an open-world racing game can be. Explore a fully recreated Hong Kong Island. Take to the road behind the wheel of exceptional cars and live the ultimate life of luxury.

Why similar: Racing 27.2%, Driving 23.4%, Open World 10.8%, Automobile Sim 7.8%, Modern 6.8%

Assetto Corsa EVO redefines the realism and features of one of the most popular multiplatform driving simulations ever developed. Featuring cars and tracks from different classes spanning across years of motoring history.

Why similar: Racing 19.6%, Driving 18.8%, Automobile Sim 18.6%, Sports 9.5%, Realistic 7.4%

Are you ready to live the best gaming experience that a motorcycle fan can get? RIDE 4 will spark your competitive soul with hundreds of bikes, dozens of tracks and a whole new level of realism.

Why similar: Racing 22.2%, Bikes 14.4% ★, Driving 12.5%, Automobile Sim 12.1%, Sports 9.6%

The first motorbike simulation that combines a realistic racing challenge with engineering and mechanics! Ride the world's most powerful motorbikes and optimise their performance by swapping out parts and analysing data in real time.

Why similar: Driving 16.4%, Automobile Sim 14.6%, Racing 13.7%, Bikes 12.3% ★, Sports 7.9%

Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Japan in over 550 real-world cars and become a racing Legend in Forza Horizon's biggest open world driving adventure yet.

Why similar: Racing 20.4%, Driving 20%, Automobile Sim 16.5%, Open World 9.2%, Sports 7.2%

Le Mans is a continually evolving story... powered by emotion, speed and glory. Le Mans Ultimate - the official game of the FIA World Endurance Championship and 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Why similar: Racing 29.6%, Automobile Sim 23.6%, Driving 19.2%, Realistic 7.8%, Multiplayer 6.3%

Welcome to Motorfest, the ultimate open-world driving experience. Explore the Hawaiian islands of O'ahu and Maui. Celebrate the best of car culture through 20+ themed campaigns (street racing, offroad, drift...) and collect hundreds of iconic vehicles. Enjoy the game free for five hours!

Why similar: Racing 27.8%, Driving 25.5%, Open World 12.5%, Multiplayer 8.9%, PvP 8.2%

Compete in over 500 cars on 30 world-famous tracks – now featuring the legendary Fujimi Kaido! Play the new 20th Anniversary Tour and obtain special rewards.

Why similar: Racing 18%, Driving 17.9%, Automobile Sim 17%, Sports 8.7%, Realistic 7%

Live the thrill of asphalt and dirt with RIDE 6: affirm your biker identity by joining RIDE Fest, race with 250+ bikes from different categories and prove you're the best by challenging real motorcycling legends.

Why similar: Bikes 23.4% ★, Racing 20.9%, Motocross 12% ★, Sports 10.4%, PvP 6.8%

The only official MXGP videogame: all the riders and bikes from MX1 and MX2! Race on 1:1 scale official championship tracks. Career mode takes you from Debut Season to MX1. The game physics and dual stick control allow for separate control of bike and rider: unprecedented realism, in your hands.

Why similar: Racing 29.2%, Offroad 21.4% ★, Motocross 19.5% ★, Sports 12.1%, Bikes 7.4% ★

Experience all the adrenaline of Motocross with the official Championship’s only videogame!

Why similar: Motocross 30.1% ★, Racing 24%, Offroad 13.9% ★, Sports 13.4%, Bikes 9% ★

A true Monster Truck simulation! A unique and challenging motor racing experience where local or online victory depends solely on your driving skills. 16 customizable trucks, 25 arenas and 3 leagues to win to become champion!

Why similar: Driving 21.4%, Racing 20.5%, Automobile Sim 17.5%, Sports 11.3%, Realistic 7%

#DRIVE Rally is an arcade-inspired rally-driving experience set in the golden racing era of the ‘90s. Grab your co-driver and burn some rubber on iconic race-winning cars across a variety of terrains in some of the most iconic rallying locations in the world!

Why similar: Offroad 29.4% ★, Driving 20.7%, Racing 18.7%, Automobile Sim 17.8%, Sports 10%

rFactor 2 is a realistic, easily extendable racing simulation that offers race customization, great graphics, outstanding multiplayer and the height of racing realism. It features mixed class road racing with ultra realistic dynamics, an immersive sound environment and stunning graphics.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 28.9%, Racing 28.1%, Driving 13.7%, Sports 9.5%, Realistic 7.7%

Assetto Corsa Rally is a high-fidelity rally sim built for precision and challenge. With 3D laser-scanned stages and cars, professional co-driver support, and dynamic conditions, it delivers a demanding, immersive experience where every second behind the wheel counts.

Why similar: Racing 43.3%, Automobile Sim 34.2%, Realistic 10.2%, 3D 5.3%, Simulation 4.5%

Assetto Corsa Competizione, the official GT World Challenge videogame. Thanks to the extraordinary quality of simulation, you will experience the atmosphere of the GT3 championship. Compete against official drivers, teams, cars and official circuits reproduced to the highest quality ever seen.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 26.2%, Racing 25.7%, Driving 18.5%, Multiplayer 6.7%, Sports 6.2%

Deep snow snowmobiling with real physics. Ride licensed sleds from Lynx, Polaris, and Ski-Doo across massive open backcountry maps. Find your own lines, climb steep mountains, ride with friends online, and chase the perfect run in untouched powder.

Why similar: Offroad 21% ★, Motocross 20% ★, Bikes 13.5% ★, Driving 11.8%, Racing 10.4%

On a race track, the car makes all the difference. In a rally, it's the driver. Fog, mud, punctures... you have to deal with it all. WRC 6 includes all of the official 2016 content, 11 Super Special Stages on a 1:1 scale, local split-screen multiplayer and free access to the entire 2017 eSports WRC.

Why similar: Racing 31.5%, Offroad 26.6% ★, Automobile Sim 13.6%, Driving 13.2%, Sports 6.4%

Show off your style and win the FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 season! Experience the 2013 season with the drivers, cars and courses of the WRC, WRC2, WRC3 and, for the first time, Junior WRC championships.

Why similar: Racing 52.6%, Offroad 18.4% ★, Automobile Sim 15.3%, Sports 5.5%, Simulation 4.9%

It’s time to jump into a groundbreaking off-road arcade racing game, packed with thrilling sprints and unique tricks. Get behind the wheel of the most iconic Monster Jam™ trucks ever, and show your skills in several game modes!

Why similar: Offroad 32.2% ★, Driving 22.3%, Racing 21.6%, Sports 10.4%, Family Friendly 4.6%

The official videogame of the Motocross Championship is back! Jump onto your bike and let the adrenaline rise with this new gaming experience. Take control: discover what's new in the official series.

Why similar: Racing 24.1%, Motocross 20.5% ★, Driving 16.1%, Sports 13.4%, PvP 8.6%

A nostalgic racing game that combines the charm of classic retro style visuals with the thrill of international rally competitions.

Why similar: Racing 43.6%, Driving 32.8%, Automobile Sim 13.7%, Simulation 5.2%, 3D 3.8%