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Games Like Need for Speed™ Rivals

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Racing, Multiplayer, Driving, Singleplayer.

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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

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 76% — of 9,882 reviews
Released: 2020-06-04
Developer: Criterion Games
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Genres: Action, Adventure, Racing
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 10.3 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 80%

Overview

Need for Speed Rivals is defined by its high-stakes 'Cop vs. Racer' dynamic, seamless open-world multiplayer, and aggressive combat-racing mechanics. These recommendations prioritize games that capture that same adrenaline-fueled intensity, focusing on arcade-style handling, cinematic destruction, and high-speed pursuits.

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  1. #1 Need for Speed™ Hot Pursuit Remastered
    97% matchVery Positive81% of 13,475 reviews2020
    Dev: Stellar Entertainment LimitedPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 29.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Feel the thrill of the chase and the rush of escape behind the wheels of the world’s hottest high-performance cars in Need for Speed™ Hot Pursuit Remastered– a heart-pumping, socially competitive racing experience.

    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 title perfectly captures the intense Cop vs. Racer cat-and-mouse gameplay found in Rivals.

  2. #2 Need for Speed™ Most Wanted
    96% matchMostly Positive77% of 25,573 reviews2020
    Dev: Criterion GamesPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    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 25.2%, Driving 20.6%, Combat Racing 16.1%, Open World 11.7%, Multiplayer 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This Criterion-developed entry features the same open-world freedom and aggressive, arcade-style police pursuits.

  3. #3 Need for Speed™ Heat
    96% matchVery Positive84% of 146,323 reviews2020
    Dev: Ghost GamesPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 32.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 23.3%, Driving 17.1%, Combat Racing 11%, Open World 9.8%, Multiplayer 7%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a modern take on the street-racing lifestyle with high-intensity police chases and a vibrant open world.

  4. #4 Burnout™ Paradise Remastered
    95% matchMixed63% of 8,149 reviews2020
    Dev: Stellar EntertainmentPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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 31.7%, Driving 16.2%, Destruction 10.8%, Multiplayer 7.3%, Open World 7%

    Why You'll Like It: A high-octane open-world racer that emphasizes destruction and aggressive takedowns, sharing the same DNA as Rivals.

  5. #5 Need for Speed™ Unbound
    94% matchMixed60% of 56,891 reviews2022
    Dev: Criterion GamesPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 29.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 33.7%, Driving 19.3%, Combat Racing 14.6%, Open World 11.6%, Multiplayer 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines stylish street racing with high-stakes police evasion and a deep, modern progression system.

  6. #6 Forza Horizon 5
    93% matchVery Positive89% of 267,553 reviews2021
    Dev: Playground GamesPub: Xbox Game Studios
    Windows
    Median: 30.7 hrsMean: 110.6 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 28.7%, Driving 22.6%, Open World 13.1%, Multiplayer 7.7%, Sports 5%

    Why You'll Like It: The premier open-world arcade racer that provides a massive, beautiful map and endless variety in driving challenges.

  7. #7 Split/Second
    94% matchVery Positive81% of 2,495 reviews2014
    Dev: Black Rock StudioPub: Disney
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 39.7%, Destruction 20.2%, Split Screen 19.6%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Arcade 4.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Features cinematic, high-impact environmental destruction that mirrors the combat-racing intensity of Rivals.

  8. #8 Need for Speed™ Payback
    92% matchVery Positive85% of 31,114 reviews2020
    Dev: Ghost GamesPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 21.9%, Racing 17.2%, Open World 9.4%, Sports 8.8%, PvP 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Includes cinematic action sequences and a heavy focus on high-speed chases within an open-world environment.

  9. #9 The Crew Motorfest
    91% matchMostly Positive78% of 21,098 reviews2024
    Dev: Ubisoft Ivory TowerPub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 34.9 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 26%, Driving 21.2%, Open World 13.1%, Multiplayer 8.1%, Sports 7.2%

    Why You'll Like It: An expansive open-world racing experience that captures the thrill of arcade-style exploration and competitive events.

  10. #10 Need for Speed™
    90% matchMixed69% of 27,505 reviews2020
    Dev: Ghost GamesPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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 26%, Driving 18.8%, Combat Racing 11%, Open World 10%, Destruction 10%

    Why You'll Like It: Delivers a dark, urban street-racing atmosphere that mirrors the intensity and aesthetic of the Rivals experience.

  11. #11 Wreckfest
    89% matchVery Positive88% of 39,799 reviews2018
    Dev: BugbearPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 28.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 37.2%, Destruction 23%, Driving 19.2%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Sports 5.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on realistic, physics-based destruction and aggressive racing where crashing is just as important as winning.

  12. #12 GRIP: Combat Racing
    89% matchVery Positive85% of 5,010 reviews2018
    Dev: Caged Element Inc.Pub: Wired Productions
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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 43.6%, Combat Racing 21.6%, Driving 11.3%, Split Screen 10.9%, Multiplayer 6.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, gravity-defying combat racer that captures the chaotic energy of weaponized vehicle combat.

  13. #13 Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown
    88% matchMostly Negative36% of 11,286 reviews2024
    Dev: KT RacingPub: Nacon
    Windows
    Median: 12.4 hrsMean: 37.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 28.3%, Open World 16.8%, Multiplayer 8%, Third Person 4.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A social, open-world racing experience that focuses on exploration and competitive street racing culture.

  14. #14 GRID Legends
    87% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,701 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 23.9%, Driving 21.9%, Combat Racing 14%, Sports 11.8%, PvP 9%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a cinematic story mode and high-octane racing action that emphasizes competitive rivalries.

  15. #15 FlatOut 2
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 21,145 reviews2006
    Dev: Bugbear EntertainmentPub: Strategy First
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    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 30.8%, Racing 22.7%, Driving 15.4%, Destruction 12.9%, Multiplayer 6.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade racer that emphasizes destruction, aggressive contact, and chaotic track environments.

  16. #16 CarX Street
    84% matchMostly Positive70% of 18,152 reviews2024
    Dev: CarX Technologies, LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 26.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 22.4%, Driving 20.1%, Open World 12.1%, Sports 9.2%, PvP 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on street racing culture and provides a deep, open-world environment for drift-heavy competition.

  17. #17 The Crew™ 2
    86% matchMostly Positive78% of 98,409 reviews2018
    Dev: Ivory TowerPub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 46.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    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 34.2%, Driving 21.8%, Open World 15.3%, Multiplayer 9.2%, Co-op 4.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a massive open-world map with a wide variety of vehicle types and arcade-style handling mechanics.

  18. #18 Tokyo Xtreme Racer
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 14,990 reviews2025
    Dev: Genki Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 45.4%, Driving 32.3%, Combat Racing 11.5%, Open World 5.5%, Arcade 4%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on highway duels and street racing culture, emphasizing the rivalry aspect of high-speed driving.

  19. #19 Gas Guzzlers Extreme
    85% matchVery Positive86% of 4,086 reviews2013
    Dev: Gamepires
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 48.4%, Racing 28.2%, Multiplayer 5.1%, Sports 4.7%, Driving 4.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional arcade racing with mounted weaponry for pure, unadulterated combat chaos.

  20. #20 BeamNG.drive
    83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 384,707 reviews2015
    Dev: BeamNG
    Windows
    Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 91.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%

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

    Why similar: Driving 29.7%, Destruction 21.7%, Racing 19.3%, Open World 12.6%, Multiplayer 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides the most advanced soft-body physics for vehicle damage, making every collision feel impactful and unique.

  21. #21 HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™
    82% matchMostly Positive79% of 7,493 reviews2021
    Dev: Milestone S.r.l.
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%

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

    Why similar: Racing 32.6%, Driving 21.3%, Split Screen 16.3%, Multiplayer 8.2%, Arcade 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers creative, arcade-style racing with high-speed maneuvers and imaginative track design.

  22. #22 Ridge Racer™ Unbounded
    84% matchMixed62% of 1,871 reviews2012
    Dev: BUGBEARPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    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 68.9%, Destruction 15.2%, Arcade 6.3%, Open World 5%, Multiplayer 2.4%

    Why You'll Like It: An arcade racer that leans heavily into destruction and drift-heavy urban racing gameplay.

  23. #23 Gear.Club Unlimited 2 - Ultimate Edition
    81% matchMixed67% of 472 reviews2021
    Dev: Eden GamesPub: Microids
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    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 33.5%, Combat Racing 26.8%, Split Screen 19.1%, Third Person 7.4%, PvP 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: An accessible arcade racer that offers a variety of vehicles and competitive racing events.

  24. #24 Torque Drift
    80% matchMostly Positive76% of 12,588 reviews2021
    Dev: Grease Monkey Games
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 39%

    Build your car, earn sponsors, and compete in online multiplayer drift battles!

    Why similar: Racing 31.9%, Driving 24.5%, Open World 11.7%, Multiplayer 10.8%, Sports 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer-focused drifting game that emphasizes competitive elements and vehicle customization.

  25. #25 Trackmania
    79% matchMostly Positive78% of 19,766 reviews2023
    Dev: NadeoPub: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Trackmania – the unique racing game that combines precision and creativity. Play for free across five stunning environments, race on the best player-made tracks every week, and climb your regional rankings.

    Why similar: Racing 49%, Driving 13.3%, Multiplayer 11.9%, Split Screen 10.3%, PvP 6.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A pure arcade racer that focuses on speed, precision, and mastering complex tracks.

  26. #26 Initial Drift Online
    79% matchMixed63% of 5,569 reviews2023
    Dev: RewindApp
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    Drift over some of Japan's most legendary mountain passes, compete against your friends or players from around the world in epic battles, make deliveries, buy new cars and set records in the world rankings!

    Why similar: Combat Racing 25.7%, Racing 22.4%, Driving 19.4%, Open World 11.1%, PvP 8%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on drift-based racing in an open-world setting, emphasizing skill and competitive multiplayer.

  27. #27 Carmageddon: Max Damage
    81% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,485 reviews2016
    Dev: Stainless Games LtdPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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

    Why similar: Combat Racing 46%, Racing 26.6%, Driving 9%, Destruction 7.8%, Multiplayer 4.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on vehicular combat and aggressive driving in open, sandbox-style environments.

  28. #28 Asphalt Legends
    77% matchVery Positive82% of 17,214 reviews2022
    Dev: Gameloft
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    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 35.3%, Driving 23.8%, Multiplayer 11%, PvP 5.6%, Third Person 5.4%

  29. #29 Battlefield™ Hardline
    76% matchMixed69% of 4,844 reviews2020
    Dev: DICEPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 28.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Strategy. Speed. Story. These are the core pillars of Battlefield™ Hardline, a cops vs. criminals experience unlike any other.

    Why similar: Multiplayer 37.3%, PvP 20.4%, First-Person 14.4%, Action 11.5%, Atmospheric 6.9%

  30. #30 TRAIL OUT
    73% matchVery Positive80% of 3,677 reviews2022
    Dev: GOOD BOYSPub: Crytivo
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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

    Why similar: Combat Racing 23.5%, Racing 17.9%, Destruction 16.9%, Driving 16.6%, Sports 8.6%

  31. #31 Kanjozoku Game レーサー Online Street Racing & Drift
    73% matchVery Positive81% of 3,462 reviews2022
    Dev: SG DEVPub: Midnight Games
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    90s Osaka Kanjo Night Street Racing and Drift Online with True JDM Cars, Online PvP, Engine, Body and Suspension Tuning!

    Why similar: Combat Racing 23.1%, Racing 18.7%, Driving 18%, Sports 9.7%, Open World 8.8%

  32. #32 CrashMetal - Cyberpunk
    74% matchMixed65% of 730 reviews2020
    Dev: JDM4iK GamesPub: SA Industry
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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 24.6%, Racing 21.7%, Driving 18.4%, Open World 11.7%, PvP 9.1%

  33. #33 Battlefield 3™
    73% matchMostly Positive71% of 17,606 reviews2020
    Dev: DICEPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 38.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Enjoy total freedom to fight the way you want. Explore 29 massive multiplayer maps and use loads of vehicles, weapons, and gadgets to help you turn up the heat. Every second of battle gets you closer to unlocking tons of extras and moving up in the Ranks. So get in the action.

    Why similar: Destruction 27.2%, Multiplayer 21.2%, PvP 17.5%, First-Person 9.7%, Atmospheric 6.6%

  34. #34 Wreckreation
    70% matchMixed66% of 444 reviews2025
    Dev: Three Fields EntertainmentPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows

    Wreckreation is an evolving open-world driving playground built around choice. Play solo, explore on- and off road, create your own races and challenges, hang out online with friends using full cross-play. With fast updates shaped by players, this world keeps evolving.

    Why similar: Racing 21.4%, Driving 20.5%, Open World 10.9%, Combat Racing 8.7%, Multiplayer 7.2%

  35. #35 WRC 7 FIA World Rally Championship
    72% matchVery Positive82% of 14,553 reviews2017
    Dev: KT RacingPub: Nacon
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 25.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    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 35.6%, Driving 16.8%, Split Screen 14.5%, Multiplayer 8.4%, Sports 7.9%

  36. #36 F1® 25
    67% matchVery Positive87% of 22,956 reviews2025
    Dev: CodemastersPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 17.8 hrsMean: 42.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Leave your mark on the world of racing in F1® 25, the official video game of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship™, featuring a revamped My Team mode, the thrilling third chapter of Braking Point, and more!

    Why similar: Racing 36.2%, Driving 17.3%, Sports 14.8%, Multiplayer 7%, PvP 6.7%

  37. #37 Inertial Drift
    71% matchVery Positive85% of 1,626 reviews2020
    Dev: Level 91 EntertainmentPub: PQube
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    An arcade racer that tears up the rule book with innovative twin-stick controls, completely re-imagined driving mechanics and a huge roster of fiercely individual cars and tracks.

    Why similar: Racing 85.3%, Driving 5.3%, Split Screen 2.1%, PvP 2%, Arcade 1.8%

  38. #38 FlatOut
    72% matchVery Positive91% of 6,317 reviews2007
    Dev: Bugbear EntertainmentPub: Strategy First
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    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 34.9%, Racing 23.8%, Driving 13.2%, Destruction 13%, Multiplayer 4.7%

  39. #39 Pocket Cars
    68% matchVery Positive86% of 153 reviews2024
    Dev: Gen90Software
    Windows · Linux

    Pocket Cars is a fast paced arcade combat-racing game, where you can drive remote controlled cars that speed through amazing tracks.

    Why similar: Combat Racing 24.4%, Racing 17.9%, Driving 17.8%, Split Screen 13.7%, PvP 6.2%

  40. #40 Screamer
    66% matchVery Positive82% of 566 reviews2026
    Dev: Milestone S.r.l.
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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 27.3%, Racing 24.1%, Driving 21.6%, Arcade 6.7%, Third Person 4.6%

  41. #41 Shift 2 Unleashed
    71% matchMixed68% of 2,571 reviews2011
    Dev: Slightly Mad StudiosPub: Electronic Arts
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%

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

    Why similar: Racing 65.1%, Driving 26.7%, Multiplayer 6.8%, First-Person 1%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  42. #42 DIRT 5
    70% matchMixed54% of 6,888 reviews2020
    Dev: Codemasters
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    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%, Driving 25.5%, Sports 11.3%, Multiplayer 9.1%, Arcade 7.2%

  43. #43 Disney Speedstorm
    67% matchMixed67% of 8,004 reviews2023
    Dev: Gameloft
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    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 22.3%, Racing 20.2%, Driving 16.1%, Split Screen 8.6%, Multiplayer 7.7%

  44. #44 Street Racing Syndicate
    69% matchVery Positive85% of 4,276 reviews2014
    Dev: EutechnyxPub: Funbox Media Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 57.3%, Driving 19%, Open World 14.6%, Multiplayer 4.5%, Arcade 3.7%

  45. #45 CarX Drift Racing Online
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 87,838 reviews2017
    Dev: CarX Technologies, LLC
    Windows
    Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 60.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    CarX Drift Racing Online is your chance to immerse yourself in the real world of drifting. Get together with friends, tune your car and burn some tires!

    Why similar: Racing 28.4%, Driving 21.5%, Open World 11.8%, Co-op 9.5%, Multiplayer 8.7%

  46. #46 Getaway Storm
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 153 reviews2020
    Dev: Oddscure
    Windows · Linux

    Survive the fast, chaotic roads with your friends! Or experience your favorite music in the Audio Drive mode. The audio affects the environment and speed.

    Why similar: Racing 25.9%, Driving 24.7%, Online Co-Op 11.7%, Multiplayer 10.2%, Arcade 7.6%

  47. #47 Drift Legends 2
    64% matchVery Positive81% of 1,730 reviews2025
    Dev: Black Fox Entertainment
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    Arcade drifting with 50+ dream cars, from JDM icons to American Muscle. Master the art of the drift in a huge career, then dominate the competition in cross-platform online battles. Your legend begins now—no high-end PC required.

    Why similar: Racing 29.4%, Sports 15.2%, PvP 10.7%, Online Co-Op 10.6%, Multiplayer 10.1%

  48. #48 FlatOut 4: Total Insanity
    70% matchMixed53% of 2,286 reviews2017
    Dev: KylotonnPub: Strategy First
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    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 48%, Destruction 18.3%, Driving 12.8%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Arcade 4.2%

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