Games Like DiRT Rally 2.0

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: Racing 26.5%, Automobile Sim 22%, Offroad 21.2% ★, VR 9.9%, Sports 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Built by the DiRT Rally team, it is the closest modern alternative for authentic rally stages, demanding surface physics, co-driver calls, and official WRC machinery.

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 40%, Automobile Sim 32.9%, Driving 7.7%, Realistic 5.6%, Sports 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on serious rally driving and simulation-oriented vehicle behavior, making it a natural option for players seeking a modern hardcore rally experience.

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 31.2%, Automobile Sim 21.4%, Offroad 12.2% ★, Driving 10.5%, Multiplayer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This official WRC simulation offers long, technical point-to-point stages, varied road surfaces, tire strategy, and a substantial roster of rally cars.

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: Racing 28.9%, Automobile Sim 24.2%, Driving 14.5%, Offroad 12.2% ★, Sports 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its historical rally content and challenging stages make it a strong fit for players who enjoy mastering difficult cars across unpredictable terrain.

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 32.8%, Automobile Sim 20.7%, Offroad 17.2% ★, Driving 8.8%, Multiplayer 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides official championship rallying with fast, narrow stages and the same need for committed braking, line choice, and co-driver trust.

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: Racing 27.3%, Automobile Sim 23.3%, Driving 14.4%, Offroad 13.2% ★, Sports 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its weighty car behavior, detailed stages, weather effects, and career progression closely suit the disciplined pace-note driving of DiRT Rally 2.0.

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: Racing 23.7%, Automobile Sim 23%, Offroad 19.5% ★, Driving 13.7%, Sports 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A demanding official rally game with substantial stage variety, changing weather, vehicle setup work, and a management-focused career mode.

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 54.8%, Automobile Sim 22.8%, Offroad 15.8% ★, Driving 4.4%, Simulation 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its rally events, hillclimbs, and off-road disciplines offer a broad motorsport package for players who want more loose-surface competition.

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: Racing 30.8%, Automobile Sim 21.5%, Offroad 16.5% ★, Driving 16.1%, Sports 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its minimalist presentation hides a thoughtful rally-driving game centered on flowing stages, controlled slides, and mastering different historic cars.

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 42.4%, Offroad 18.8% ★, Automobile Sim 16.6%, Driving 8.8%, Multiplayer 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: The official stages and rally-specific driving structure make this an older but still relevant alternative for championship-style stage racing.

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: Racing 26.6%, Automobile Sim 24%, Driving 14.6%, Offroad 12.7% ★, Sports 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Despite its smaller scale, it delivers surprisingly serious rally handling, varied surfaces, stage racing, and satisfying vehicle setup options.

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 54.5%, Automobile Sim 20%, Offroad 13.5% ★, Multiplayer 4.9%, Driving 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a straightforward official WRC career built around timed stages, changing conditions, and navigating demanding roads at speed.

A realistic rally simulator powered by its own physics engine. Adapt your driving style to different cars, surfaces, and weather conditions, tackle hundreds of special stages created by the community in the in-game level editor, and compete against drivers from around the world.

Why similar: Automobile Sim 22.4%, Racing 22.3%, Offroad 19.5% ★, Driving 11.6%, Sports 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This rally-focused racer emphasizes weight transfer, slides, tuning, and technical point-to-point driving rather than simple arcade speed.

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

Why similar: Racing 56.6%, Driving 20.8%, Automobile Sim 16.7%, Simulation 5.2%, Split Screen 0.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: This retro-styled rally racer captures the stage-based structure, car variety, and slide management of classic rally games in a more approachable form.

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: Racing 26.8%, Offroad 23.3% ★, Automobile Sim 17.8%, Driving 14%, Sports 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is much more arcade-like than DiRT Rally 2.0, yet its varied off-road events, weather, and surface transitions make it an enjoyable change of pace.

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 34.1% ★, Automobile Sim 25.6%, Driving 14.6%, Multiplayer 6.9%, Racing 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: While it is not a race game, its deliberate off-road driving, mud physics, and need to manage traction reward the same patience and vehicle control.

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 38.1%, Automobile Sim 17.8%, Sports 11%, Driving 8.7%, VR 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its nuanced physics, weather systems, VR support, and varied motorsport content make it a strong simulation alternative beyond pure rallying.

#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: Racing 27.3%, Automobile Sim 23.5%, Offroad 22.5% ★, Driving 14.9%, Sports 9%

Why You'll Like It: Its energetic rally stages and co-driver-driven presentation make it a fun, more arcade-oriented choice for rally fans wanting lower-pressure competition.

Dakar Desert Rally is the biggest off-road rally racing adventure ever developed. Experience the speed and excitement of the largest rally race on the planet, featuring a wide variety of licensed vehicles from motorcycles, cars, trucks, quads and SSVs.

Why similar: Racing 24.1%, Offroad 19.7% ★, Automobile Sim 18.6%, Driving 14.1%, Sports 6%

Why You'll Like It: This is a slower, navigation-heavy form of rally raid, but its realistic off-road terrain and endurance driving strongly appeal to rally simulation fans.

Rev up your engines, it’s almost time to race back to the past with Rally Arcade Classics! Including 44 iconic cars from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and 00’s, and 48 thrilling tracks to rev up their engines to the max while drifting every close turn, you will never run out of challenges to take upon.

Why similar: Racing 63.5%, Driving 17.7%, Sports 11.8%, Simulation 6%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a broad selection of classic rally-inspired cars and courses, preserving the time-trial spirit of stage racing with a lighter handling model.

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

Why similar: Automobile Sim 29.1%, Racing 22.5%, Driving 19.5%, Realistic 7.4%, Simulation 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its exceptional soft-body vehicle physics and flexible scenarios let you create punishing rally-style runs where every impact and weight shift matters.

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 42.1%, Offroad 18.2% ★, Automobile Sim 17.6%, Sports 12.2%, Driving 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes rallycross, off-road racing, and loose-surface vehicle control in a polished package that remains focused on fast terrain changes.

Assetto Corsa v1.16 introduces the new "Laguna Seca" laser-scanned track, 7 new cars among which the eagerly awaited Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio! Check the changelog for further info!

Why similar: Racing 47.6%, Automobile Sim 23.9%, Driving 8.9%, VR 5.9%, Multiplayer 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its highly regarded driving physics, VR support, and enormous mod ecosystem make it an excellent simulator for players willing to seek out rally cars and roads.

Wreckfest is a demolition derby themed racing game with soft-body damage modeling, sophisticated driving dynamics and in-depth vehicle upgrading, featuring both demolition derbies and more traditional track races. It’s all about fun, breakneck racing and over-the-top crashes.

Why similar: Racing 42%, Automobile Sim 29.2%, Driving 12.3%, Multiplayer 5.8%, Simulation 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its heavy cars, deformable damage, and loose-surface racing create intense wheel-to-wheel events where maintaining control is as important as outright pace.

The definitive top down racer

Why similar: Racing 42.7%, Driving 23.6%, Sports 15%, Realistic 6.6%, Multiplayer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This top-down rally game condenses stage racing into quick, responsive runs while retaining surface changes, car control, and time-attack focus.

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: Racing 31.1%, Automobile Sim 28.7%, Driving 11.1%, VR 9.9%, Multiplayer 5.4%

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 26.7%, Automobile Sim 23.5%, Driving 12.7%, VR 10.3%, Sports 8%

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: Racing 33.3%, Automobile Sim 31.2%, Driving 8%, Sports 7%, VR 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Although centered on circuit racing, its deeply simulation-focused tire and vehicle physics reward the same careful throttle, braking, and setup work as DiRT Rally 2.0.

Baja: Edge of Control HD is the carefully remastered version of the original off-road racer from 2008. This truly unique game contains more than 1,000 miles of the toughest terrain Mother Nature has to offer, including the steepest mountains, thickest mud and deepest canyons known to man.

Why similar: Racing 55.6%, Offroad 24.8% ★, Sports 17.8%, Open World 1.1%, Split Screen 0.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: Its long off-road races demand terrain reading, durable vehicle control, and sustained concentration across rough desert environments.

Step into the world of endurance racing and race on the official game of the FIA World Endurance Championship and 24 Hours of Le Mans. Race the latest Hypercars, LMGT3, LMP2 and GTE machinery on laser-scanned circuits with dynamic weather, ranked online competition, asynchronous Co-op and VR.

Why similar: Racing 24.8%, Automobile Sim 24.7%, Driving 14%, VR 11.3%, Sports 8.1%

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: Racing 20.7%, Automobile Sim 19.7%, Offroad 18.4% ★, Driving 10.4%, VR 7.3%

AUTOMOBILISTA places you in the driving seat of an advanced racing simulator, featuring elite brazilian racing series along with a wide range of racing vehicles and international tracks for a uniquely diverse motorsports experience.

Why similar: Racing 40.3%, Automobile Sim 35.8%, Sports 8%, Simulation 6.8%, Driving 3.4%

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

Why similar: Racing 35.7%, Automobile Sim 21.2%, Driving 15.8%, Multiplayer 6.5%, VR 5.2%

RaceRoom is free to download and built on true-to-life physics and Force Feedback. Drive DTM, FIA WTCC, WTCR and a huge library of cars and tracks—including the most up-to-date Nordschleife. Jump in, race instantly, and expand your garage with a massive selection of content.

Why similar: Racing 36.1%, Automobile Sim 32.3%, Realistic 7.4%, Driving 7.3%, Multiplayer 5.9%

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 31.8%, Automobile Sim 22.6%, Driving 14.9%, Sports 6.3%, Multiplayer 6.2%

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 35.5%, Racing 19.4%, Driving 18.8%, Multiplayer 8.9%, Simulation 7.2%

We are the world’s premier motorsports racing game. An iRacing membership provides entry into the newest form of motorsport: internet racing. Internet racing is a fun, easy, and inexpensive way for race fan and gamers alike to enjoy the thrill of the racetrack from the comfort of their home.

Why similar: Racing 35.9%, Automobile Sim 26.3%, Driving 9.9%, VR 9.2%, Sports 6%

Tune your dream drift car, change parts, boost performance and challenge other players on Japan's legendary EBISU circuits!

Why similar: Racing 48%, Automobile Sim 21.1%, Driving 9.3%, Simulation 8%, Sports 5.3%

Join the grid and Be One of the 20. Drive like the greatest in EA SPORTS™ F1® 24, the official video game of the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship™.

Why similar: Racing 27.5%, Automobile Sim 22.7%, Driving 14.2%, VR 11%, Sports 8.8%

Rewrite The Grid with the ultimate evolution in racing: EA SPORTS™ F1® 25: 2026 Season Edition. Get F1® 25 and the 2026 Season Pack in one bundle for the most complete Formula One® experience.

Why similar: Racing 40.5%, Automobile Sim 16.2%, Driving 11.3%, Sports 10.7%, VR 9%

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 61.5%, Automobile Sim 16.3%, Offroad 11.3% ★, Simulation 4.4%, Sports 4%

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 48.5%, Automobile Sim 15.5%, Offroad 14.3% ★, Sports 13%, Simulation 6.9%

Master realistic drift physics, tune 120+ cars and drift online with up to 16 players across platforms. Compete in TOP-32, build unique setups and explore hundreds of community-made Workshop maps.

Why similar: Racing 30.4%, Automobile Sim 23%, Driving 13.3%, VR 8.8%, Multiplayer 8.4%

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 27.9%, Automobile Sim 24.4%, Driving 13.7%, Sports 8.2%, VR 7.1%

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 32.5%, Automobile Sim 27.4%, Driving 16.1%, Sports 8.4%, Multiplayer 7.5%