- #1 GTR 2 FIA GT Racing Game
97% matchVery Positive92% of 343 reviews2012
Dev: SimBin Studios ABPub: SimBin
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 18%
The Game That Revolutionized the Racing Genre.
Why similar: Automobile Sim 46.8%, Racing 37.8%, Simulation 6.2%, Sports 5%, Driving 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this title shares the core physics engine and high-fidelity simulation standards of RACE 07.
- #2 RaceRoom Racing Experience
96% matchMostly Positive76% of 26,842 reviews2013
Dev: KW Studios
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 13.3 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: Automobile Sim 46.3%, Racing 36.6%, Driving 6.6%, Multiplayer 3%, Realistic 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: As the spiritual successor to SimBin's work, it features many of the same touring car classes and physics philosophies.
- #3 Automobilista
96% matchVery Positive90% of 2,547 reviews2016
Dev: Reiza Studios
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 29.6 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: Automobile Sim 46.8%, Racing 37.3%, Simulation 6.6%, Sports 4.3%, Driving 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: Built on the rFactor engine, this game captures the same technical depth and community-driven realism found in the SimBin era.
- #4 GT Legends
95% matchVery Positive89% of 344 reviews2012
Dev: SimBin Studios ABPub: SimBin
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 61.4 hrs≥1hr: 16%
The golden age of motor sports has returned. Experience one of the world’s most exciting racing series in GT LEGENDS
Why similar: Automobile Sim 47.6%, Racing 39.1%, Simulation 6.9%, Sports 5.3%, Multiplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: This classic SimBin title offers a similar focus on historical racing authenticity and demanding vehicle dynamics.
- #5 rFactor 2
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 9,031 reviews2015
Dev: Studio 397
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 44.8%, Racing 33.8%, Driving 7.3%, Simulation 6.1%, Sports 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: The direct evolution of the rFactor engine, offering even more advanced tire and physics modeling for serious enthusiasts.
- #6 rFactor
94% matchVery Positive92% of 874 reviews2015
Dev: Image Space Incorporated
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
rFactor is a realistic easily extendable racing simulation from Image Space Incorporated. It offers the latest in vehicle and race customization, great graphics, outstanding multiplayer, and the height of racing realism.
Why similar: Racing 45.3%, Automobile Sim 30.9%, Simulation 8.7%, Sports 6.6%, Driving 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: This title was the foundation for much of the sim-racing modding community and shares the same era-appropriate simulation feel.
- #7 Assetto Corsa
93% matchVery Positive93% of 167,315 reviews2014
Dev: Kunos Simulazioni
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 51.5 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 48.8%, Automobile Sim 34.6%, Driving 8.1%, Simulation 3.6%, Multiplayer 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern standard for realistic physics that provides the same level of technical satisfaction as the classic SimBin titles.
- #8 Assetto Corsa Competizione
91% matchVery Positive93% of 44,808 reviews2019
Dev: Kunos SimulazioniPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 56.2 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: Automobile Sim 43.9%, Racing 33.2%, Driving 10.6%, Simulation 5.1%, Multiplayer 3%
Why You'll Like It: Focusing specifically on GT3 racing, it provides the same intense, competitive circuit racing experience as the WTCC focus of RACE 07.
- #9 Automobilista 2
91% matchVery Positive92% of 14,761 reviews2020
Dev: Reiza Studios
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 34.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 43.4%, Automobile Sim 28.5%, Driving 8.6%, Simulation 8%, Sports 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: This modern iteration refines the simulation experience with cutting-edge graphics while maintaining the series' focus on authentic handling.
- #10 RACE - The WTCC Game
92% matchMostly Positive74% of 202 reviews2006
Dev: SimBin
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 32%
The Official WTCC Game | RACE is the first ever game to be focused on the hard hitting, intense action of the exciting WTCC championship which is exploding in popularity all over the world. Based on WTCC, one of only three official FIA world championships next to Formula 1 and WRC, RACE features the complete WTCC championship season of...
Why similar: Automobile Sim 49.6%, Racing 37.3%, Driving 10.6%, Simulation 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: The direct predecessor to RACE 07, offering the same core touring car experience and track layouts.
- #11 iRacing
90% matchVery Positive86% of 6,675 reviews2015
Dev: iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 84.2 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: Automobile Sim 40%, Racing 38.1%, Driving 9%, Simulation 5.3%, Sports 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: The premier competitive platform for those who want the most realistic and structured racing environment available.
- #12 Le Mans Ultimate
88% matchMostly Positive79% of 16,064 reviews2025
Dev: Studio 397
Windows
Median: 16.2 hrsMean: 59.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Automobile Sim 40%, Racing 38.9%, Driving 11.1%, Simulation 3.2%, Multiplayer 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, highly detailed simulation that captures the endurance racing spirit with professional-grade physics.
- #13 Shift 2 Unleashed
87% 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 43.8%, Automobile Sim 39.8%, Driving 9%, Simulation 5.3%, Multiplayer 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: While more arcade-leaning, it retains a strong focus on cockpit immersion and realistic track environments.
- #14 Stock Car Extreme
86% matchVery Positive88% of 617 reviews2015
Dev: Reiza Studios
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Stock Car Extreme is a realistic racing game simulating brazilian Stock Car V8 series, also featuring several extra series and tracks covering a wide variety of racing disciplines.
Why similar: Automobile Sim 48.4%, Racing 38.2%, Simulation 6.2%, Sports 4.5%, Multiplayer 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: An excellent simulation focused on Brazilian stock car racing, sharing the same engine lineage as Automobilista.
- #15 Copa Petrobras de Marcas
85% matchMixed67% of 2,860 reviews2015
Dev: Reiza Studios
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 25%
COPA PETROBRAS DE MARCAS is a 100% free official game simulating the thrill of competing wheel-to-wheel with models from various automakers in some of the main Brazilian race tracks.
Why similar: Automobile Sim 52.5%, Racing 38.2%, Simulation 3.1%, Multiplayer 2.4%, Sports 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play title that utilizes the same high-quality physics engine as other Reiza Studios simulations.
- #16 KartKraft™
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,887 reviews2018
Dev: Motorsport Games
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
No seatbelts, no suspension, no downforce. This is pure head to head racing at 90mph...
Why similar: Automobile Sim 38.7%, Racing 32.1%, Driving 16.3%, Sports 6.8%, Simulation 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A specialized simulation that focuses on the physics of karting with a level of detail that rivals full-scale car simulators.
- #17 WRC 7 FIA World Rally Championship
80% 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 41.5%, Automobile Sim 35.7%, Driving 9.8%, Simulation 4.6%, Sports 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a challenging off-road simulation experience that tests vehicle control in varied conditions.
- #18 Sébastien Loeb Rally EVO
81% matchMixed58% of 1,099 reviews2016
Dev: Milestone S.r.l.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 56.3%, Automobile Sim 25.5%, Sports 8.8%, Simulation 8.4%, Multiplayer 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: A deep rally simulation that focuses on the career and technical history of the sport.
- #19 Assetto Corsa EVO
77% matchMixed59% of 19,007 reviews2025
Dev: KUNOS SimulazioniPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Automobile Sim 37.8%, Racing 31%, Driving 13.1%, Simulation 6.3%, Sports 5.4%
- #20 TrackMania Nations Forever
78% matchVery Positive90% of 24,112 reviews2008
Dev: NadeoPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 61%
A free game in the truest sense of the word, TrackMania Nations Forever lets you drive at mind-blowing speeds on fun and spectacular tracks in solo and multiplayer modes.TrackMania Nations Forever offers a new "Forever" version of the Stadium environment, a solid solo mode and 65 brand new, progressively challenging tracks.
Why similar: Racing 55.8%, Automobile Sim 36.3%, Multiplayer 3.8%, Simulation 2.1%, Sports 1.6%
- #21 Xpand Rally Xtreme
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 424 reviews2008
Dev: Techland
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Xpand Rally Xtreme shows the true climate and conditions of rally racing. Dangerous, technical tracks, based on the world's hardest special stages full of moguls,jumps,grooves and tight hairpins. By winning races amass funds for faster cars and repairs.
Why similar: Racing 55.9%, Automobile Sim 44.1%
Why You'll Like It: An older but robust rally simulation that emphasizes realistic damage and terrain handling.
- #22 WRC 4 FIA World Rally Championship
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,280 reviews2013
Dev: Milestone S.r.l.Pub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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 66.3%, Automobile Sim 24.8%, Simulation 5%, Sports 2.5%, Multiplayer 1.4%
- #23 TrackMania² Stadium
72% matchVery Positive89% of 6,641 reviews2013
Dev: NadeoPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 30.8 hrs≥1hr: 74%
TrackMania² Stadium is the return of the popular Stadium environment enjoyed by millions of players with TrackMania Nations Forever. Now part of the ManiaPlanet environment, Stadium allows for improved services around the game, better graphics and a powerful track editor.
Why similar: Racing 52.1%, Automobile Sim 35.7%, Multiplayer 4.1%, Sports 4.1%, Driving 2.9%
- #24 Crash Time 3
73% matchVery Positive85% of 650 reviews2009
Dev: SyneticPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Like its predecessors, Crash Time 3, the new installment of the well-known action racing game series, offers varied gameplay in top quality. The German game forge Synetic has once more taken the graphics engine a significant step further.
Why similar: Racing 55.5%, Automobile Sim 42.1%, Simulation 2.4%
- #25 TrackMania² Canyon
72% matchVery Positive81% of 1,854 reviews2013
Dev: NadeoPub: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 23.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
TrackMania² Canyon will let you experience the fun and adrenaline of racing stunning cars on sensational tracks in a major enhanced sequel to Nadeo Studio’s online racing phenomenon TrackMania, already enjoyed by millions of players.
Why similar: Racing 52.8%, Automobile Sim 35.5%, Sports 4.7%, Multiplayer 4%, Driving 2.6%
- #26 GTR - FIA GT Racing Game
73% matchMixed67% of 120 reviews2012
Dev: SimBin Studios ABPub: SimBin
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 16%
Experience the 2003 season of the FIA GT Championship first-hand as you test your skills on all the legendary race tracks the FIA GT.
Why similar: Automobile Sim 50.4%, Racing 40.3%, Sports 6.2%, Simulation 3.2%
- #27 Forza Motorsport
69% matchMixed50% of 12,190 reviews2023
Dev: Turn 10Pub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 22.1 hrsMean: 88.6 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: Automobile Sim 37.4%, Racing 30.9%, Driving 13.6%, Sports 5.5%, Simulation 5.2%
- #28 RIDE
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 2,446 reviews2015
Dev: Milestone S.r.l.
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Bikes from the world's most beloved motorcycle manufacturers, breathtaking races, and a round-the-world trip taking in 15 different locations, all this and more in the new videogame: RIDE.
Why similar: Racing 43.1%, Automobile Sim 40.3%, Simulation 5.7%, Sports 4.7%, Driving 3.3%
- #29 DRIFT CE
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,422 reviews2021
Dev: ECC GAMESPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Tune your dream drift car, change parts, boost performance and challenge other players on Japan's legendary EBISU circuits!
Why similar: Racing 47.3%, Automobile Sim 29.3%, Simulation 8.2%, Driving 8.2%, Sports 3%
- #30 Xpand Rally
71% matchVery Positive84% of 607 reviews2006
Dev: Techland
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Please note as of October 2024, the online features for this game will no longer be supported.Xpand Rally is a breathtaking game that gives you the true to life experience of driving powerful rally cars amidst photorealistic sceneries. Realistic weather effects, rolling hills, and animated scenery all add to game's visual perfection.
Why similar: Racing 41.1%, Automobile Sim 37.7%, Driving 17.6%, Physics 1.8%, Multiplayer 1.8%
- #31 Car Mechanic Simulator 2015
69% matchVery Positive92% of 14,616 reviews2015
Dev: Red Dot GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%
New cars, new tools, new options, more parts and much more fun in the next version of Car Mechanic Simulator! Take your wrench! Create and expand your auto repairs service empire. Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 will take you behind the scenes of daily routine in car workshop.
Why similar: Automobile Sim 65%, Racing 14.6%, Driving 9.4%, Simulation 8.8%, Multiplayer 1.1%
- #32 VRC PRO
70% matchVery Positive87% of 941 reviews2015
Dev: Virtual Racing Industries Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
VRC Pro takes you deep into the world of cutting edge, modern RC cars. You can race up to 15 different RC cars on real existing mini race tracks all around the world; all fully customizable & tunable.
Why similar: Racing 45.1%, Automobile Sim 37.3%, Simulation 8.5%, Sports 7.9%, Multiplayer 1.1%
- #33 RENNSPORT
67% matchMixed44% of 1,335 reviews2025
Dev: TeyonPub: Competition Company
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 37%
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: Automobile Sim 41.4%, Racing 32.1%, Simulation 6.7%, Driving 6.5%, Sports 6.4%
- #34 WRC 5 FIA World Rally Championship
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,723 reviews2015
Dev: KT RacingPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 27.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 61%, Automobile Sim 32.7%, Simulation 3.5%, Multiplayer 2.8%
- #35 Rush Rally 3
66% matchVery Positive94% of 891 reviews2022
Dev: Brownmonster Limited
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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: Automobile Sim 38.1%, Racing 30%, Driving 14.9%, Simulation 5.5%, Sports 5%
- #36 Street Legal Racing: Redline v2.3.1
67% matchVery Positive89% of 4,097 reviews2016
Dev: Invictus Games Ltd.Pub: Activision Value Publishing Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The most popular vehicle mechanic simulator in the world got a second life in the new Steam version! Build cars, tune them, crash, repair and race against other racers!
Why similar: Automobile Sim 50.1%, Racing 31.9%, Driving 11.4%, Simulation 5.5%, Multiplayer 0.7%
- #37 HTR+ Slot Car Simulation
70% matchMixed60% of 60 reviews2014
Dev: QUByte InteractivePub: Libredia Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 30%
HTR+ High Tech Racing is a Slot Car Racing Simulation, a virtual version of the classic toy of the 80´s and 90´s. With realistic physics, HTR+ offers an adrenalin packed racing simulation experience.
Why similar: Automobile Sim 50.4%, Racing 49.6%
- #38 Formula Truck 2013
68% matchVery Positive82% of 217 reviews2015
Dev: Reiza Studios
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Formula Truck 2013 for Windows - PC is the official simulator of the popular Brazilian Formula Truck series.
Why similar: Automobile Sim 54.8%, Racing 33.2%, Simulation 6%, Sports 5%, Multiplayer 1%
- #39 Wreckfest
65% 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 39.6%, Automobile Sim 39%, Driving 10.2%, Simulation 4.2%, Multiplayer 2.8%
- #40 Cross Racing Championship Extreme
66% matchVery Positive87% of 111 reviews2018
Dev: Invictus Games Ltd.
Windows
Cross Racing Championship (CRC) allows players to experience the thrills of high-speed on and off road racing across vast open terrains. Racers can contest over 60 races across six distinct environments, ranging from icy mountainous regions and lush countryside to parched desert areas and beaches.
Why similar: Automobile Sim 42%, Racing 40%, Simulation 7.6%, Sports 7.5%, Multiplayer 2.5%