- #1 DiRT Rally 2.0
97% matchVery Positive89% of 47,344 reviews2019
Dev: Codemasters
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 30.4 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 47.9%, Automobile Sim 15.6%, Offroad 14.1% ★, Sports 13.2%, Simulation 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard for modern rally simulation with incredibly demanding physics and stage design.
- #2 EA SPORTS™ WRC
96% matchMixed62% of 11,061 reviews2023
Dev: CodemastersPub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 14.5 hrsMean: 38.9 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 36.9%, Offroad 20.4% ★, Sports 18.8%, Automobile Sim 14%, Simulation 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: The latest official rally title that offers extensive stage lengths and a highly realistic driving experience.
- #3 WRC 10 FIA World Rally Championship
95% matchMostly Positive72% of 3,424 reviews2021
Dev: KT RacingPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 42%, Sports 22.9%, Automobile Sim 16.4%, Offroad 12.1% ★, Simulation 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Features excellent physics and a comprehensive career mode that honors the history of the WRC.
- #4 WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,445 reviews2021
Dev: KT RacingPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 18.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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 41%, Sports 21.9%, Automobile Sim 16.1%, Offroad 13.8% ★, Simulation 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A significant step forward for the WRC series, offering refined handling and improved force feedback.
- #5 WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship
94% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,247 reviews2020
Dev: KT RacingPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 60%
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 35.3%, Sports 21.9%, Offroad 20.1% ★, Automobile Sim 15.8%, Simulation 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Introduced major physics overhauls that brought the WRC series closer to a true simulation experience.
- #6 WRC Generations – The FIA WRC Official Game
93% matchMixed68% of 4,499 reviews2022
Dev: KT RacingPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 53.8%, Automobile Sim 16.9%, Offroad 14.6% ★, Simulation 11.8%, Multiplayer 2.8%
Why You'll Like It: The culmination of the KT Racing WRC series, featuring the most extensive collection of stages and hybrid rally cars.
- #7 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 51.1%, Sports 25.7%, Simulation 11%, Automobile Sim 10.9%, Multiplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers high-fidelity physics and a diverse range of vehicles that appeal to serious simulation enthusiasts.
- #8 Gravel
92% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,435 reviews2018
Dev: Milestone S.r.l.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 49.8%, Sports 24.9%, Offroad 14.8% ★, Automobile Sim 9.6%, Multiplayer 0.8%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the arcade-offroad spirit while maintaining the design philosophy of Milestone's racing titles.
- #9 V-Rally 4
91% matchMixed68% of 1,281 reviews2018
Dev: KT RacingPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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 69.5%, Offroad 14% ★, Automobile Sim 13.8%, Simulation 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic rally franchise revival that offers challenging off-road stages and diverse racing disciplines.
- #10 WRC 7 FIA World Rally Championship
89% 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 48.7%, Offroad 17.6% ★, Automobile Sim 13.6%, Sports 12.1%, Simulation 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A solid entry in the WRC series known for its tight, technical stage design.
- #11 Assetto Corsa
89% 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 70%, Automobile Sim 16.1%, Sports 6.6%, Simulation 5.9%, Multiplayer 1.4%
Why You'll Like It: The benchmark for realistic driving physics and extensive modding support for rally and track racing.
- #12 BeamNG.drive
87% 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: Racing 50.2%, Automobile Sim 29.5%, Simulation 17.2%, Multiplayer 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features unmatched soft-body physics that make off-road damage and terrain interaction feel incredibly realistic.
- #13 SnowRunner
86% matchVery Positive90% of 52,428 reviews2021
Dev: Saber InteractivePub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 16.4 hrsMean: 76.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Racing 42.2%, Automobile Sim 34.7%, Simulation 18.6%, Multiplayer 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the technical challenge of navigating difficult terrain with heavy-duty vehicles.
- #14 MudRunner
85% matchVery Positive92% of 42,117 reviews2017
Dev: Saber InteractivePub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 21.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 47.1% ★, Automobile Sim 23.9%, Racing 13.2%, Simulation 12.5%, Multiplayer 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: The precursor to SnowRunner, emphasizing the raw physics of off-road driving in extreme conditions.
- #15 Off-Road Drive
86% matchMixed64% of 708 reviews2011
Dev: 1C-AvalonPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Off-Road Drive, the off-road racing simulation for PC, is the first game ever to deliver a true-to-life, off-road, extreme racing experience. Players will take part in The Russian trophy, Off-Road Trial, Thai Trophy and many other events through the worst driving conditions with a variety of natural obstacles like swamps, rocks, snow and...
Why similar: Racing 52.3%, Offroad 24.6% ★, Simulation 13%, Automobile Sim 9.4%, Multiplayer 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated off-road simulation experience that focuses on the technical aspects of rock crawling and mud racing.
- #16 Automobilista
84% 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: Racing 50.7%, Automobile Sim 20.6%, Sports 17.4%, Simulation 10.4%, Multiplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic simulation title that paved the way for modern physics-heavy racing games.
- #17 BAJA: Edge of Control HD
84% matchVery Positive82% of 481 reviews2017
Dev: 2XL GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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 54%, Sports 30.6%, Offroad 15.3% ★
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on long-distance off-road endurance racing with a focus on vehicle durability.
- #18 WRC 6 FIA World Rally Championship
83% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,637 reviews2016
Dev: KT RacingPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 27.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 55.3%, Offroad 16.9% ★, Sports 12%, Automobile Sim 10%, Simulation 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A decent entry in the WRC series that provides a solid foundation for rally purists.
- #19 RaceRoom Racing Experience
82% 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: Racing 59.8%, Automobile Sim 24.5%, Sports 9.1%, Simulation 4.3%, Multiplayer 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: Highly regarded for its realistic force feedback and authentic car handling models.
- #20 RIDE 4
79% matchVery Positive83% of 12,269 reviews2020
Dev: Milestone S.r.l.
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Are you ready to live the best gaming experience that a motorcycle fan can get? RIDE 4 will spark your competitive soul with hundreds of bikes, dozens of tracks and a whole new level of realism.
Why similar: Racing 54.1%, Sports 25.1%, Automobile Sim 12.3%, Simulation 6.3%, Multiplayer 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: Milestone's expertise in physics translates well to their motorbike simulations, offering a similar level of challenge.
- #21 Cross Racing Championship Extreme
81% 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: Racing 46.5%, Sports 26%, Automobile Sim 15.8%, Simulation 10.2%, Multiplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic off-road racing title that emphasizes simulation elements and vehicle tuning.
- #22 GT Legends
80% 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: Racing 49.6%, Sports 20.2%, Automobile Sim 19.6%, Simulation 10%, Multiplayer 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: A historical racing sim that shares the same appreciation for classic cars found in Loeb EVO.
- #23 RIDE 3
78% matchVery Positive83% of 5,776 reviews2018
Dev: Milestone S.r.l.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Experience the most complete racing ever with RIDE 3! Race on different tracks all over the world, put your favourite vehicles' speed to the test and have fun by customising them with the new Livery Editor.
Why similar: Racing 58.6%, Sports 28.4%, Simulation 11.4%, Multiplayer 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: Another strong entry in the Milestone motorbike simulation catalog with a focus on realistic handling.
- #24 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 70.1%, Automobile Sim 17.9%, Offroad 11.9% ★
Why You'll Like It: An older but challenging rally title that rewards players for careful car tuning and stage management.
- #25 WRC 5 FIA World Rally Championship
77% 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 69.8%, Automobile Sim 12.2%, Offroad 11.9% ★, Simulation 4.6%, Multiplayer 1.5%
- #26 WRC 4 FIA World Rally Championship
77% 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 68.6%, Offroad 8.7% ★, Automobile Sim 8.3%, Sports 7.7%, Simulation 6%
- #27 RIDE
76% 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 55.2%, Sports 18.1%, Automobile Sim 16.7%, Simulation 8.4%, Multiplayer 1.6%
- #28 MotoGP™19
74% matchVery Positive89% of 1,681 reviews2019
Dev: Milestone S.r.l.
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Race with official 2019 Championship riders! Have fun with the new multiplayer experience and become Race Director. Challenge the new AI, take a ride through the history of the MotoGP™ and unleash your creativity with the graphic editors.
Why similar: Racing 52.6%, Sports 34.8%, Simulation 11.9%, Multiplayer 0.7%
- #29 Monster Energy Supercross - The Official Videogame 3
73% matchVery Positive88% of 1,337 reviews2020
Dev: Milestone S.r.l.
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
New ground and in-air physics, new rider models and new animations will create a more immersive experience and enable you to enjoy the Supercross world at its best!
Why similar: Racing 52.2%, Sports 35.5%, Simulation 12.3%
- #30 MotoGP™17
75% matchVery Positive82% of 643 reviews2017
Dev: Milestone S.r.l.
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Prepare yourself for the adrenaline of the 2017 MotoGP™!
Why similar: Racing 57.2%, Sports 31.7%, Simulation 10.3%, Multiplayer 0.8%
- #31 Dakar 18
73% matchMixed68% of 1,212 reviews2018
Dev: Bigmoon Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 34%, Sports 20.8%, Offroad 20.8% ★, Automobile Sim 14.9%, Simulation 7.6%
- #32 Valentino Rossi The Game
72% matchVery Positive82% of 470 reviews2016
Dev: Milestone S.r.l.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The most complete MotoGP™ game ever! Join Valentino Rossi’s VR|46 Riders Academy and train with him in order to become the new champion of the 2016 MotoGP™ season!
Why similar: Racing 53.7%, Sports 34.5%, Simulation 11.7%
- #33 Assetto Corsa Rally
65% matchVery Positive88% of 8,524 reviews2025
Dev: Supernova Games StudiosPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 70.3%, Automobile Sim 23.1%, Simulation 6.6%
- #34 VRC PRO
71% 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 49.4%, Sports 25.9%, Automobile Sim 13.3%, Simulation 10.8%, Multiplayer 0.6%
- #35 GTR 2 FIA GT Racing Game
71% 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: Racing 50%, Automobile Sim 20%, Sports 19.8%, Simulation 9.5%, Multiplayer 0.6%
- #36 #DRIVE Rally
66% matchMostly Positive80% of 719 reviews2025
Dev: Pixel Perfect Dude
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 55%
#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 37.9%, Sports 21.7%, Offroad 21.5% ★, Automobile Sim 15%, Simulation 3.9%
- #37 MotoGP™20
68% matchVery Positive89% of 3,124 reviews2020
Dev: Milestone S.r.l.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 53.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
This year, experience all the thrills of the more-complete-than-ever Managerial Career mode and enjoy new technical improvements and graphics. Customize your bike and suit! Compete against the MotoGP™ legends or challenge your friends online!
Why similar: Racing 54.3%, Sports 33.1%, Simulation 11.6%, Multiplayer 1%
- #38 rFactor 2
69% 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: Racing 49.3%, Automobile Sim 21.2%, Sports 17.8%, Simulation 10.2%, Multiplayer 1.4%
- #39 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: Racing 40%, Sports 19.9%, Automobile Sim 16.5%, Offroad 13.1% ★, Simulation 8.5%
- #40 Assetto Corsa EVO
64% 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: Racing 45.4%, Sports 23.8%, Automobile Sim 18%, Simulation 10.8%, Multiplayer 2%
- #41 rFactor
68% 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 52.6%, Sports 22.7%, Simulation 11.7%, Automobile Sim 11.6%, Multiplayer 1.2%
