- #1 F1® 24
97% matchMostly Positive73% of 18,971 reviews2024
Dev: CodemastersPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 16.7 hrsMean: 49.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 25.9%, Sports 14.2%, Driving 12.7%, Automobile Sim 12.6%, VR 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: It is the closest alternative to F1® 25, offering the same licensed teams, circuits, career structure, and accessible-but-serious Formula One driving.
- #2 Automobilista 2
96% matchVery Positive92% of 15,164 reviews2020
Dev: Reiza Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 35.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 40%, Sports 19.9%, Automobile Sim 10.9%, Driving 8.5%, VR 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers superb open-wheel physics, dynamic weather, VR support, and a wide range of serious motorsport content that closely matches F1® 25’s sim appeal.
- #3 RaceRoom Racing Experience
95% matchMostly Positive76% of 27,334 reviews2013
Dev: KW Studios
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 37%
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 41.7%, Automobile Sim 21.9%, Driving 8%, Sports 6.4%, Multiplayer 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its excellent circuit-racing feel, strong multiplayer focus, and variety of formula-style cars make it a natural fit for F1 fans who want more competitive track action.
- #4 rFactor 2
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 9,094 reviews2015
Dev: Studio 397
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 25.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 38.1%, Automobile Sim 21%, Sports 13.7%, Driving 8.7%, VR 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: If you like the technical side of F1 driving, this offers some of the deepest tire, aero, and track-surface simulation on Steam.
- #5 iRacing
94% matchVery Positive86% of 6,968 reviews2015
Dev: iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 84.0 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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 40.7%, Automobile Sim 17.5%, Sports 11.7%, Driving 10.7%, VR 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its laser-focused competitive online structure and realistic open-wheel racing make it one of the best choices for players who love F1® 25’s PvP side.
- #6 Assetto Corsa Competizione
93% matchVery Positive93% of 45,796 reviews2019
Dev: Kunos SimulazioniPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 56.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 35.6%, Automobile Sim 19.4%, Driving 12%, VR 9.6%, Sports 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: While centered on GT racing, it captures the same pressure-heavy circuit-racing intensity, realistic handling, and serious multiplayer spirit.
- #7 Le Mans Ultimate
92% matchMostly Positive79% of 17,564 reviews2025
Dev: Studio 397
Windows
Median: 17.8 hrsMean: 64.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 41.1%, Automobile Sim 17.5%, Driving 12.4%, VR 9%, Sports 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: This modern endurance sim shares F1® 25’s emphasis on precision, strategy, realism, and officially presented top-tier motorsport racing.
- #8 Assetto Corsa
91% matchVery Positive93% of 169,691 reviews2014
Dev: Kunos Simulazioni
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 52.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 54.6%, Automobile Sim 16.1%, Driving 9.6%, VR 5.7%, Sports 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its mod support, strong physics, and huge selection of formula-style cars and circuits make it a flexible and highly relevant alternative.
- #9 Assetto Corsa EVO
91% matchMixed59% of 19,994 reviews2025
Dev: KUNOS SimulazioniPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 29.9%, Sports 15.4%, Automobile Sim 15.2%, Driving 13.4%, VR 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: It expands on Assetto Corsa’s realistic driving foundation with a newer presentation, making it a strong pick for players chasing modern sim immersion.
- #10 Forza Motorsport
90% matchMixed51% of 12,427 reviews2023
Dev: Turn 10Pub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 21.0 hrsMean: 88.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 30.5%, Sports 15.6%, Automobile Sim 15.4%, Driving 14.2%, VR 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers modern circuit racing, structured progression, and a polished online ecosystem for players who want a more accessible but still simulation-leaning track racer.
- #11 F1® Manager 2024
89% matchVery Positive83% of 6,605 reviews2024
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 32.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Lead your team to glory in F1® Manager 2024. A new Formula 1® season has arrived, and with it, the most comprehensive F1® management experience to date. Build a legacy with one of 10 official F1® constructors or create your own team for the very first time.
Why similar: Racing 34.6%, Automobile Sim 19.9%, Sports 19.3%, Driving 17%, Simulation 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: If My Team is your favorite part of F1® 25, this gives you the strategy, staffing, development, and race-day decision-making side in much greater detail.
- #12 RENNSPORT
89% matchMixed45% of 1,390 reviews2025
Dev: TeyonPub: Competition Company
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%
RENNSPORT is the future of racing simulation, competition, and digital car culture. Live the thrill of driving high-performance race cars on laser-scanned circuits from around the world and breathtaking roads imagined by the community.
Why similar: Racing 30.3%, Sports 17.9%, Automobile Sim 16.4%, VR 9%, Driving 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: This is a contemporary sim-racing platform built around realistic track driving and online competition, which lines up well with F1® 25’s competitive side.
- #13 Hot Lap Racing
88% matchMixed64% of 72 reviews2024
Dev: Zero Games StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Awaken Your Inner Champion! Hot Lap Racing is a simcade racing game where you can experience the history of motorsports, from GT to Formula 1. Race against your friends and compete against players locally or online for the championship.
Why similar: Racing 44%, Driving 24.4%, Automobile Sim 18.4%, PvP 5.9%, Multiplayer 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Its formula-focused car roster and career-friendly motorsport structure make it especially appealing if you want single-seater racing beyond the F1 license.
- #14 MotoGP™24
86% matchVery Positive84% of 1,293 reviews2024
Dev: Milestone S.r.l.
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Rev up your engines, MotoGP™24 is back! Dive into the heart-pounding action of the 2024 season and immerse yourself in the thrills of unexplored landscapes, all thanks to the revolutionary Riders market!
Why similar: Racing 44.4%, Sports 26.3%, Split Screen 8.4% ★, PvP 6.3%, Multiplayer 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Although it swaps cars for bikes, it mirrors F1® 25’s official-championship feel with licensed seasons, career progression, and demanding racecraft.
- #15 GRID Legends
87% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,770 reviews2022
Dev: CodemastersPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Racing 33.3%, Sports 18.3%, Driving 16.1%, Automobile Sim 15.3%, PvP 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Its cinematic motorsport presentation, story elements, and fast, approachable circuit racing echo the more dramatic and accessible parts of F1® 25.
- #16 F1® Manager 2023
86% matchVery Positive80% of 3,191 reviews2023
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 43.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The intense world of Formula 1® comes alive for a new season in F1® Manager 2023. 23 races, six F1® Sprint events, new cars, new circuits including the Las Vegas Strip Circuit, new drivers, new challenges… Your legacy begins here.
Why similar: Racing 25.9%, Sports 25.2%, Automobile Sim 21.8%, Driving 16.1%, Simulation 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the team-management and race-strategy fantasy of Formula One extremely well for players more interested in the pit wall than the cockpit.
- #17 EA SPORTS™ WRC
85% matchMixed62% of 11,197 reviews2023
Dev: CodemastersPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 14.5 hrsMean: 39.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 34.7%, Sports 17.5%, Automobile Sim 17%, VR 10.6%, Multiplayer 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: It trades circuits for rally stages, but keeps the official motorsport atmosphere, realistic handling, and progression-driven racing structure.
- #18 WRC Generations – The FIA WRC Official Game
84% matchMixed68% of 4,700 reviews2022
Dev: KT RacingPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 18.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 33.4%, Automobile Sim 13.4%, Driving 10.8%, Online Co-Op 7.2%, Co-op 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: This official rally game delivers licensed motorsport presentation, challenging driving, and long-term progression that will resonate with championship-mode fans.
- #19 DiRT Rally 2.0
84% matchVery Positive89% of 47,826 reviews2019
Dev: Codemasters
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 30.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 39.7%, Automobile Sim 16.5%, Driving 11.2%, Sports 10.8%, VR 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its demanding car control and authentic motorsport tension appeal to players who enjoy mastering the more simulation-focused aspects of F1® 25.
- #20 Motorsport Manager
83% matchVery Positive92% of 14,073 reviews2016
Dev: Playsport GamesPub: Miniclip
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 41.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Have you got what it takes to become the manager of a high-performance motorsport team? Motorsport Manager is a highly detailed, best-in-class management game for fans of motorsport. You’ll hire the drivers, build the cars and embed yourself in the dynamic world of racing.
Why similar: Racing 53.1%, Sports 22.5%, Automobile Sim 14.3%, Simulation 8.4%, Multiplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: This is a great alternative for players who enjoy the organizational, developmental, and tactical side of building a successful racing team.
- #21 MotoGP™23
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 977 reviews2023
Dev: Milestone S.r.l.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Open the throttle, pass your opponents and cross the finish line: live the dream of being the next champion with the new MotoGP™23, more amazing and challenging than ever!
Why similar: Racing 49.7%, Sports 26%, Simulation 8%, Split Screen 7.8% ★, Multiplayer 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: Like the F1 games, it blends official-series authenticity, career progression, and high-speed racing where consistency and racecraft matter.
- #22 RIDE 5
81% matchVery Positive82% of 3,777 reviews2023
Dev: Milestone S.r.l.
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Racing 34.3%, Sports 20.1%, Driving 15.9%, Split Screen 8.8% ★, Multiplayer 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Its polished motorsport structure, track focus, and strong sense of speed make it a good fit if you want another serious racing game with career depth.
- #23 Automobilista
82% matchVery Positive90% of 2,564 reviews2016
Dev: Reiza Studios
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 31.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 45.7%, Automobile Sim 23.8%, Sports 15.5%, Simulation 7%, Driving 3.7%
Why You'll Like It: This older but still excellent sim offers a lot of open-wheel and Brazilian motorsport content with a strong emphasis on authentic handling.
- #24 BeamNG.drive
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 395,129 reviews2015
Dev: BeamNG
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 94.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.
Why similar: Racing 29.1%, Driving 23.7%, Automobile Sim 21.9%, Simulation 7.5%, Multiplayer 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Its standout vehicle physics and mechanical realism make it appealing for players who love the driving feel and experimentation side of racing sims.
- #25 KartKraft™
80% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,927 reviews2018
Dev: Motorsport Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
No seatbelts, no suspension, no downforce. This is pure head to head racing at 90mph...
Why similar: Racing 33%, Sports 20.5%, Driving 17.8%, Automobile Sim 16.5%, PvP 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its highly detailed sim handling and competitive wheel-to-wheel racing capture the pure precision-driving challenge that F1 fans often enjoy.
- #26 GP Bikes
78% matchVery Positive94% of 548 reviews2021
Dev: PiBoSo
Windows
GP Bikes is a realistic motorcycle simulator, based on a scratch built physics engine that accurately simulates motorcycle dynamics and setup options.
Why similar: Racing 47.7%, Sports 28.2%, VR 9.7%, PvP 5.7%, Simulation 5%
Why You'll Like It: This is a hardcore physics-driven racing sim that appeals to players who mainly want another vehicle-handling challenge with a serious motorsport feel.
- #27 TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 921 reviews2023
Dev: Nacon Studio MilanPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
An iconic course for motorbike fans. 200km of open roads to practise on. Challenging physics. A simulation for the best riders.
Why similar: Racing 40.5%, Sports 16.3%, Driving 15.9%, Automobile Sim 9.5%, Simulation 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Its high-speed, high-concentration racing and technical bike handling provide a similar adrenaline rush to pushing an F1 car on the limit.
- #28 Forza Horizon 6
72% matchVery Positive83% of 54,707 reviews2026
Dev: Playground GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 19.0 hrsMean: 26.1 hrs≥1hr: 98%
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 31.4%, Driving 14.3%, Automobile Sim 13.6%, Sports 11.7%, VR 5.9%
- #29 NASCAR 25
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,580 reviews2025
Dev: iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, LLC
Windows
iRacing is proud to present NASCAR 25, the official game of NASCAR featuring ALL FOUR National Series, the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and NASCAR Cup Series.
Why similar: Racing 37.7%, Sports 22.1%, Driving 12.9%, Automobile Sim 12.5%, VR 3.9%
- #30 iRacing Arcade
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,084 reviews2026
Dev: Original Fire GamesPub: iRacing
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Race across global licensed series and build your own racing team to secure your motorsport legacy in this third person arcade racer.
Why similar: Racing 50.3%, Driving 17.4%, Automobile Sim 15.7%, Sports 8%, Multiplayer 3.7%
- #31 Forza Horizon 5
71% matchVery Positive89% of 273,262 reviews2021
Dev: Playground GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 31.5 hrsMean: 112.3 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Explore the vibrant open world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in the world’s greatest cars.
Why similar: Racing 37.6%, Driving 15.7%, Automobile Sim 13.2%, Sports 7.3%, Multiplayer 5.9%
- #32 MotoGP™25
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 786 reviews2025
Dev: Milestone S.r.l.
Windows
Rev up your engines for the 2025 season! Feel the authentic MotoGP™ thrills with refined sound design and exciting challenges. Train with new disciplines in Race Off mode and choose the Arcade or Pro Experience for ultimate fun or realism!
Why similar: Racing 39.1%, Sports 23.4%, Split Screen 8.6% ★, Driving 7.8%, Simulation 6.3%
- #33 The Crew Motorfest
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 23,410 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft Ivory TowerPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 37.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 40.9%, Driving 17.5%, Sports 12.7%, Multiplayer 7.3%, Online Co-Op 5.7%
- #34 Project Motor Racing
69% matchMostly Negative38% of 2,268 reviews2025
Dev: Straight4 StudiosPub: GIANTS Software
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
All the passion, beauty & intensity of pro motorsport merging the most iconic cars & circuits with a new benchmark in handling performance.
Why similar: Racing 31.9%, Sports 17.4%, Automobile Sim 16.9%, Driving 13.9%, Simulation 5.2%
- #35 EA SPORTS FC™ 25
68% matchMixed53% of 105,761 reviews2024
Dev: EA CanadaPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 71.1 hrsMean: 150.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
EA SPORTS FC™ 25 gives you more ways to win for the club. Team up with friends in your favourite modes with the new 5v5 Rush, and manage your club to victory as FC IQ delivers more tactical control than ever before.
Why similar: Sports 47.2%, Multiplayer 11.9%, Simulation 8.8%, Online Co-Op 7.8%, Competitive 7.6%
- #36 WRC 10 FIA World Rally Championship
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,590 reviews2021
Dev: KT RacingPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 33%, Sports 17.6%, Automobile Sim 16.3%, Driving 15.8%, PvP 5.1%
- #37 MotoGP™22
67% matchVery Positive81% of 1,607 reviews2022
Dev: Milestone S.r.l.
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Engines running: give the green light to the most immersive and authentic MotoGP™ gaming experience ever. Virtual and Real have never been so near in MotoGP™22!
Why similar: Racing 49%, Sports 25.3%, Simulation 7.8%, Split Screen 7.5% ★, Multiplayer 5.6%
- #38 EA SPORTS FC™ 26
66% matchMixed47% of 66,172 reviews2025
Dev: EA CanadaPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 50.0 hrsMean: 102.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
The Club is Yours in EA SPORTS FC™ 26. Play your way with an overhauled gameplay experience powered by community feedback, Manager Live Challenges that bring fresh storylines to the new season, and Archetypes inspired by greats of the game.
Why similar: Sports 26.6%, Racing 24.2%, Online Co-Op 10.4%, Multiplayer 9.9%, PvP 8.6%
- #39 MotoGP™21
67% matchVery Positive82% of 1,945 reviews2021
Dev: Milestone S.r.l.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Take your place on the starting grid and get ready for the most realistic and immersive MotoGP™ videogame ever. Live the most authentic 2-wheels racing experience with the new MotoGP™21!
Why similar: Racing 51%, Sports 28.4%, Simulation 8.2%, Multiplayer 7.2%, PvP 4.6%
- #40 Assetto Corsa Rally
62% matchVery Positive88% of 9,413 reviews2025
Dev: Supernova Games StudiosPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 55.4%, Automobile Sim 23.4%, VR 13.5%, Simulation 4.1%, Realistic 2.5%
