Games Like Need for Speed™ Hot Pursuit Remastered

Erase the line between single player and multiplayer in this street-racing rivalry between Cops and Racers. Seamlessly join a world where your friends are already racing and chasing

Why similar: Combat Racing 24.7% ★, Racing 20.8%, Driving 19.6%, Open World 10.3%, Destruction 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this game perfectly captures the cat-and-mouse dynamic between racers and police in an open world.

Burnout Paradise Remastered provides the ultimate driving playground for you and your friends to play online. This remaster includes all add-ons from the Year of Paradise, including the Big Surf Island update, meticulously recreated and ready to wreck in 4K.

Why similar: Racing 37.1%, Driving 19.5%, Destruction 10.2%, Multiplayer 9%, Open World 8%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the same studio, it shares the high-speed arcade DNA and satisfying destruction mechanics found in Hot Pursuit.

Hustle by day and risk it all at night in Need for Speed™ Heat Deluxe Edition, a white-knuckle street racer, where the lines of the law fade as the sun starts to set.

Why similar: Racing 29.7%, Driving 22.3%, Combat Racing 14.8% ★, Open World 12.2%, Multiplayer 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong emphasis on night-time police chases and high-stakes street racing that feels very familiar to fans of the franchise.

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

Why similar: Racing 34.9%, Driving 28.3%, Open World 15.7%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Realistic 6%

Why You'll Like It: While less combat-focused, it offers the premier open-world driving experience with a similar sense of speed and spectacle.

The open-world action in Need for Speed Most Wanted gives you the freedom to drive your way. Hit jumps and shortcuts, switch cars, lie low or head for terrain that plays to your vehicle’s unique strengths. Fight your way past cops and rivals using skill, high-end car tech and tons of nitrous.

Why similar: Racing 21.2%, Driving 17.7%, Competitive 14.4% ★, Combat Racing 14.2% ★, Vehicular Combat 10.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: This 2012 title leans heavily into the arcade-style police chase mechanics and open-world freedom that defined the Hot Pursuit experience.

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 41.1%, Driving 21.8%, Destruction 20.6%, Multiplayer 8.6%, Realistic 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers the ultimate physics-based racing experience where intentional collisions and vehicular destruction are the keys to victory.

Race to the top, definitely don’t flop. Outsmart the cops, and enter weekly qualifiers for The Grand: the ultimate street race. Pack your garage with precision-tuned, custom rides, and light up the streets with your style.

Why similar: Racing 36.6%, Driving 21.6%, Combat Racing 16.7% ★, Open World 12.4%, Multiplayer 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines modern arcade racing mechanics with high-intensity police pursuits and a vibrant, stylized aesthetic.

Harness gravity-defying speed in classic combat racing taken to the EXTREME. Master wall-riding, ceiling-surfing tracks, and unleash devastating weapons across 29 blistering circuits. Race solo, split-screen, or online with up to 10 players. GRIP delivers white-knuckle racing like nothing else.

Why similar: Racing 45.8%, Combat Racing 23.9% ★, Driving 12.2%, Vehicular Combat 7.8% ★, Multiplayer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, futuristic combat racer that focuses heavily on weaponized vehicles and intense, gravity-defying tracks.

Gas Guzzlers Extreme is a fast, furious, armed-to-the-teeth, trigger-happy shooter, shifted into top gear! Take a white knuckle ride in this crazily addictive combat racing game.

Why similar: Combat Racing 39.2% ★, Vehicular Combat 26.1% ★, Racing 21.7%, Multiplayer 4.1%, Driving 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated combat-racing game that focuses on arming your vehicle with heavy weaponry to destroy opponents on the track.

Crashday, the explosive cult classic multiplayer racer, is back! Retooled and remastered, Crashday: Redline Edition brings back the fun and memories of the original with this lovingly crafted tribute edition, featuring all-new and expanded features, including Steam Workshop support. Today is Crashday!

Why similar: Combat Racing 25.3% ★, Vehicular Combat 18.3% ★, Racing 16.3%, Driving 14.9%, Destruction 11%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade racer that blends high-speed driving with stunt arenas and vehicular combat modes.

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 35.3%, Driving 29.5%, Open World 17.4%, Multiplayer 11.6%, Co-op 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A polished open-world racing experience that emphasizes variety, car culture, and high-speed festival racing.

Ready for the aggressive, adrenaline-filled ride that leaves you breathless? FlatOut: Ultimate Carnage Collector's Edition is all about destructive action. With carnage modes like the Deathmatch derby, Carnage Race and Head-on races are pure wreck-filled, adrenaline-pumping rides of maximum mayhem.

Why similar: Combat Racing 43.9% ★, Racing 28.2%, Destruction 10.1%, Vehicular Combat 5.6% ★, Driving 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Renowned for its chaotic racing and physics-based destruction, it is a classic choice for fans of aggressive driving.

Set in the underworld of Fortune Valley, you and your crew were divided by betrayal and reunited by revenge to take down The House, a nefarious cartel that rules the city’s casinos, criminals and cops. In this corrupt gambler’s paradise, the stakes are high and The House always wins.

Why similar: Combat Racing 29% ★, Racing 21.6%, Vehicular Combat 18.7% ★, Open World 11.6%, Multiplayer 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a cinematic, action-movie approach to racing with plenty of high-speed set pieces and police encounters.

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 37.6%, Driving 29%, Open World 16.5%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Realistic 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the luxury and exploration aspects of open-world racing with a strong emphasis on competitive multiplayer.

Take on the American motorsports scene as you explore and dominate the land, air, and sea across the entire USA. New: play The Crew 2 offline or online with the new Hybrid mode, available now!

Why similar: Racing 39.2%, Driving 25.7%, Open World 17.2%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Co-op 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an expansive open-world map that allows for diverse racing experiences across land, sea, and air.

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 26.3%, Driving 24.6%, Vehicular Combat 17.7% ★, Combat Racing 16.2% ★, Multiplayer 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a cinematic, story-driven racing experience with plenty of aggressive AI and action-packed track racing.

Ready to own the streets? Get behind the wheel of iconic cars and floor it through Ventura Bay, a sprawling urban playground. Explore overlapping stories as you build your reputation – and your dream car – and become the ultimate racing icon.

Why similar: Racing 29.2%, Driving 21.7%, Combat Racing 13% ★, Open World 11%, Destruction 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 2015 entry that focuses on the underground street racing scene with a heavy emphasis on police pursuits and customization.

The title of “fastest” never fades. Race through the sealed future Tokyo night highways in your customized car. Defeat rivals in “SP Battle,” where drivers clash by draining Spirit Points. A unique racing game where only the rules for victory matter.

Why similar: Racing 41.4%, Driving 30.2%, Vehicular Combat 11.5% ★, Combat Racing 11.1% ★, Open World 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the intensity of high-speed highway duels and the thrill of overtaking rivals in a dense urban environment.

Collect the best vehicles in the Hot Wheels™ universe, build spectacular tracks and dive into breathtaking races.

Why similar: Racing 48.5%, Driving 32.5%, Multiplayer 12.8%, Third Person 4.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fun, arcade-style racer that focuses on high-speed drifting and creative track design.

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 33.2%, Driving 30.5%, Open World 17.6%, Multiplayer 12.2%, Third Person 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern open-world street racer that focuses on drifting and high-speed police evasion.

Spark your competitive soul with Asphalt Legends and feel the collective heartbeat of the road! Join forces with other players to speed through intense arcade races, perform jaw-dropping stunts, and charge towards victory while driving the finest hypercars!

Why similar: Racing 40.9%, Driving 28.2%, Multiplayer 13.5%, Open World 6.1%, Realistic 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, accessible arcade racer that emphasizes nitro-boosted speed and spectacular takedowns.

CARMAGEDDON: MAX DAMAGE is HERE! And it's the antidote to Racing Games.

Why similar: Combat Racing 40.6% ★, Racing 22.3%, Vehicular Combat 15.2% ★, Driving 7.7%, Destruction 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic combat-racing title where the objective is often as much about destroying opponents as it is about winning the race.

Welcome to the festival of explosive races, TRAIL OUT! Reckless racing around the world! Crashes, explosions, destruction, and screaming drivers!

Why similar: Combat Racing 24.1% ★, Vehicular Combat 18.9% ★, Racing 17.5%, Driving 16.6%, Destruction 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic racing game that prioritizes physics-based destruction and intense, multi-vehicle combat.

The fastest racing game in the universe. Redout 2 is a tribute to classic arcade racing games and the sequel to the critically acclaimed Redout. Reach impossible speeds in exhilarating futuristic races across an extensive single-player campaign and competitive multiplayer.

Why similar: Combat Racing 31.5% ★, Competitive 23.7% ★, Driving 23.1%, Racing 21.7%

Why You'll Like It: An incredibly fast-paced anti-gravity racer that demands the same level of focus and reflexes as high-speed police chases.

Road Redemption lets you lead a biker gang on an epic journey across the country in this driving combat road rage adventure. Huge campaign, dozens of weapons, full 4-player co-op splitscreen.

Why similar: Vehicular Combat 34.7% ★, Racing 26.9%, Combat Racing 21% ★, Multiplayer 7%, Co-op 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: While motorcycle-focused, it captures the intense combat-racing spirit by allowing you to fight rivals while speeding down the highway.

Hotshot Racing is a blisteringly fast arcade-style racing game fusing drift handling, razor-sharp retro visuals and an incredible sense of speed to create an exhilarating driving experience.

Why similar: Racing 43.2%, Driving 25.4%, Vehicular Combat 14.9% ★, Multiplayer 12.3%, Action 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired arcade racer that captures the pure, fast-paced joy of 90s-style driving games.

Distance is an atmospheric racing platformer. Fusing futuristic arcade racing with parkour, survive a deadly, mysterious, neon-drenched city by jumping, rotating, and flying.

Why similar: Racing 78.7%, Multiplayer 16.2%, Action 3.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, neon-soaked arcade racer that focuses on survival and precision driving through deadly environments.

FlatOut 4: Total Insanity™, where reckless driving has never been this much fun. FlatOut 4: Total Insanity™ blends everything everyone has ever loved about FlatOut into one offering. Gamers will also be introduced to all new and exciting features, game modes, and vehicles which will soon become personal favorites.

Why similar: Racing 51.7%, Destruction 16%, Driving 14.2%, Multiplayer 11.8%, Open World 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' tradition of high-speed, destructive racing with a variety of combat-focused modes.

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 30.3%, Driving 27.3%, Transportation 12.1% ★, Multiplayer 11.1%, Realistic 7.7%

Ram through pile-ups and smash through your windshield as you push racing to the edge! FlatOut™ delivers more heart-stopping thrills than any sane driver can handle!

Why similar: Combat Racing 35.3% ★, Racing 22.9%, Driving 13%, Vehicular Combat 11.9% ★, Destruction 10.1%

Bring the true driver’s experience to life with all the intensity and exhilaration of being behind the wheel!

Why similar: Racing 63.4%, Driving 26.6%, Multiplayer 7%, Realistic 2.7%, Singleplayer 0.3%

The world’s raddest cars are back and taking the fun to the next level! Race over 130 vehicles with crazy new mechanics and even more vehicle types. Plus, build your tracks with stunning new environments and different game modes to have fun off and online!

Why similar: Driving 42.7%, Racing 33%, Multiplayer 15.6%, Third Person 4.1%, Action 2.9%

Experience the drive of your life as you throw yourself around on and off the track causing fences to shatter, tyre walls explode, water tanks and barrels fly across the track into other cars.

Why similar: Combat Racing 29.6% ★, Racing 20.7%, Vehicular Combat 15.4% ★, Driving 14.4%, Destruction 9.5%

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 38%, Driving 37%, Multiplayer 13.6%, Realistic 6.8%, Action 3.5%

Ready for mayhem? Wreckfest is back, offering the best in full-contact racing with unrivaled destruction! Witness head-to-head battles as you tear apart rival vehicles bit by bit. Powered by the enhanced physics engine, developed by the creators of Wreckfest & FlatOut!

Why similar: Racing 28.2%, Combat Racing 24.5% ★, Driving 13.1%, Destruction 11.3%, Vehicular Combat 9.9% ★

In Crash Time - Undercover you will experience non-stop racing action, and embark on a high-octane manhunt, with thrilling car chases and lots of explosive missions! Are you ready? Highways are waiting for you!

Why similar: Racing 51.3%, Vehicular Combat 32.1% ★, Third Person 6.2%, Action 6.1%, Multiplayer 3.7%

The raw, high-stakes world of illegal street racing comes to life in Street Racing Syndicate. Trick out over 40 authentic licensed cars with parts from over 15 real-world manufacturers, then turn your customized ride loose on the streets of 3 cities across the USA.

Why similar: Racing 56.1%, Driving 19.1%, Open World 14%, Classic 5.4% ★, Multiplayer 4.7%

CrashMetal - Cyberpunk The Hokuta City streets await your engine rev. Can you beat everyone in this race for first place? Upgrade your car, take care of its appearance and defeat everyone on the streets of the Hokuta City.

Why similar: Combat Racing 27% ★, Racing 22.6%, Driving 19.6%, Open World 11.9%, Multiplayer 8.8%

Split/Second is an intense action racing game set within a reality TV show. Competitors vie to be the first to the finish line in a set rigged to blow. Players don’t just collide with other vehicles to knock them from the track, but can also trigger devastating events that alter the race dynamics.

Why similar: Racing 55.3%, Destruction 22.8%, Multiplayer 12.2%, Driving 4.7%, Action 4.3%

The latest title in the RIDGE RACER franchise, RIDGE RACER Unbounded gears up to carve its own destructive path with a new breed of arcade racing.

Why similar: Racing 76.1%, Destruction 13.6%, Open World 5.4%, Multiplayer 2.8%, Action 1.5%

Re-Volt lets you guide one of 28 remote control cars through insane race tracks set in unusual environments. Curbs become huge walls, toys are obstacles, and everything is fair game to drive on, through, or over.

Why similar: Combat Racing 46.6% ★, Racing 35.3%, Multiplayer 10.6%, Third Person 3.9%, Classic 2.7% ★

Thrilling arcade racing game, inspired by the super-fun-straight-to-the-point classic racing games from the 90s.

Why similar: Racing 83.3%, Driving 9.6%, Action 3.7%, Multiplayer 2.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Bounty: Drag Racing is the most complete online drag racing experience on the market. Race the fastest and most varied types of dragsters in the world. Customize and fine tune your cars to achieve maximum performance and hop online for the closest type of racing!

Why similar: Competitive 25.9% ★, Driving 22.9%, Racing 22.4%, Combat Racing 8.6% ★, Open World 6.9%

Welcome to Disney Speedstorm! Drift into the ultimate hero-based combat racing game, set on high-speed circuits inspired by Disney and Pixar worlds. Master each character’s unique skills and claim victory in this thrilling arcade racing experience from the creators of the Asphalt series!

Why similar: Combat Racing 27.8% ★, Racing 23.9%, Driving 19.5%, Vehicular Combat 14.1% ★, Multiplayer 9.7%

With the pedal to the metal, race along more than 3,000 kilometers of tracks that await you! On the mountainside, through a nature park, in the middle of the desert or along the coast, defend your position in more than 250 races, with championships, exhibition races and Grand Prix.

Why similar: Racing 36.8%, Combat Racing 31.1% ★, Vehicular Combat 14.7% ★, Multiplayer 6.4%, Action-Adventure 6.4%

Discover Japan’s legendary car culture in JDM! Take on challenging mountain roads, visit Japanese legendary drifting spots in licensed JDM cars and immerse in the story about second chances told through manga pages. Explore an open world where every turn invites you to master the art of drift.

Why similar: Racing 35.6%, Driving 27.9%, Open World 20.6%, Multiplayer 6.4%, Realistic 6.1%

High-octane action and anime aesthetics collide in this arcade racing game, featuring fighting mechanics and a storyline that hits hard. In this world, some race for glory while others seek power or revenge. Every race is a fight and every battle is personal.

Why similar: Combat Racing 28.7% ★, Racing 24%, Driving 22%, Vehicular Combat 19.2% ★, Multiplayer 3.5%

Cyber Clutch: Hot Import Nights is a high intensity arcade combat racer set in a neon future. Compete in ranked online races, unleash tactical abilities and outdrive rivals across chaotic circuits. Choose your ride, customize your style and dominate the track.

Why similar: Combat Racing 26.5% ★, Vehicular Combat 21.4% ★, Driving 20.5%, Racing 18.9%, Multiplayer 7.1%