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24 games like F1 2020 (2026)

Recomputed 2 September 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with F1 2020 on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.

The short version

  • Closest match: DiRT 4, which made by the same studio, Codemasters.
  • F1 2020 is tagged Racing, Simulation, Sports, Multiplayer, Automobile Sim, Split Screen, Difficult, Driving by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
  • 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
  • 1 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
  • 3 are from the same studio: DiRT 4, DiRT Rally 2.0, F1 23.

How these were matched

Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.

Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.

All 24, closest first

  1. 1

    DiRT 4

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Codemasters; both difficult; shares 10 player tags including Racing, Automobile Sim and Simulation; released around the same time (2017).

    DiRT 4 is all about embracing fear. It’s about the thrill, exhilaration and adrenaline that is absolutely vital to off-road racing. It’s about loving the feeling of pushing flat out next to a sheer cliff drop, going for the gap that’s too small and seeing how much air you can get. Be Fearless.

    DiRT 4 at a glance
    Released2017StudioCodemasters
    Player sentiment80% positive of 16,257PriceNot listed

    RacingAutomobile SimSimulationDrivingSportsRealisticArcadeVR

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  2. 2

    DiRT Rally 2.0

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Codemasters; both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Racing, Automobile Sim and Simulation; released around the same time (2019).

    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.

    DiRT Rally 2.0 at a glance
    Released2019StudioCodemasters
    Player sentiment89% positive of 48,388Price$19.99

    RacingAutomobile SimSimulationVRDrivingSportsRealisticDifficult

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  3. 3

    RIDE 4

    Why it matched: both difficult; shares 10 player tags including Racing, Sports and Simulation; released around the same time (2020).

    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.

    RIDE 4 at a glance
    Released2020StudioMilestone S.r.l.
    Player sentiment83% positive of 12,391Price$39.99

    RacingSportsSimulationAutomobile SimDrivingVRControllerDifficult

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  4. 4

    GRID Autosport

    Why it matched: shares 11 player tags including Racing, Automobile Sim and Sports; published by the same company.

    It’s all about the teams, the rivals and the race as you become driver for hire, specialising in your favourite disciplines or conquering them all in an intense world of professional motorsport.

    GRID Autosport at a glance
    Released2014StudioCodemasters Racing
    Player sentiment78% positive of 8,728PriceNot listed

    RacingAutomobile SimSportsSimulationDrivingArcadeSplit ScreenController

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  5. 5

    Assetto Corsa Competizione

    Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Racing, Automobile Sim and Simulation; released around the same time (2019).

    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.

    Assetto Corsa Competizione at a glance
    Released2019StudioKunos Simulazioni
    Player sentiment93% positive of 48,018Price$39.99

    RacingAutomobile SimSimulationVRDrivingRealisticSportsController

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  6. 6

    Project CARS 2

    Why it matched: both difficult; shares 10 player tags including Racing, Driving and Automobile Sim; released around the same time (2017).

    THE ULTIMATE DRIVER JOURNEY! Project CARS 2 delivers the soul of motor racing in the world’s most beautiful, authentic, and technically-advanced racing game.

    Project CARS 2 at a glance
    Released2017StudioSlightly Mad Studios
    Player sentiment81% positive of 18,429PriceNot listed

    RacingDrivingAutomobile SimSimulationVRRealisticSportsController

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  7. 7

    RaceRoom Racing Experience

    Why it matched: both difficult; shares 9 player tags including Racing, Automobile Sim and Realistic.

    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.

    RaceRoom Racing Experience at a glance
    Released2013StudioKW Studios
    Player sentiment76% positive of 28,036PriceFree

    RacingAutomobile SimRealisticDrivingSimulationDifficultSportsController

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  8. 8

    Project CARS

    Why it matched: shares 9 player tags including Racing, Simulation and Automobile Sim; published by the same company.

    THE ULTIMATE DRIVER JOURNEY delivers the soul of motor racing in the world’s most beautiful, authentic, and technically-advanced racing game.

    Project CARS at a glance
    Released2015StudioSlightly Mad Studios
    Player sentiment79% positive of 14,438PriceNot listed

    RacingSimulationAutomobile SimDrivingRealisticSportsVRController

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  9. 9

    CarX Drift Racing Online

    Why it matched: shares 9 player tags including Racing, Simulation and Automobile Sim; released around the same time (2017).

    Master realistic drift physics, tune 120+ cars and drift online with up to 16 players across platforms. Compete in TOP-32, build unique setups and explore hundreds of community-made Workshop maps.

    CarX Drift Racing Online at a glance
    Released2017StudioCarX Technologies, LLC
    Player sentiment95% positive of 89,251Price$16.99

    RacingSimulationAutomobile SimControllerVRArcadeRealisticLocal Multiplayer

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  10. 10

    Gold Mining Simulator

    Why it matched: both strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and Driving; released around the same time (2017).

    Become a gold miner. Work hard, dig deep, explore the world, and you’ll become the wealthiest person in Alaska. Use a variety of specialist machines to find as much gold as you can.

    Gold Mining Simulator at a glance
    Released2017StudioCode Horizon
    Player sentiment73% positive of 16,382Price$19.99

    SimulationRealisticDrivingStrategyManagementAutomobile SimDifficult

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  11. 11

    MX Bikes

    Why it matched: both difficult; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, VR and Realistic; released around the same time (2019).

    MX Bikes is a realistic motocross simulator, based on a scratch built physics engine that accurately simulates motorcycle dynamics and setup options.

    MX Bikes at a glance
    Released2019StudioPiBoSo
    Player sentiment94% positive of 37,017Price$34.99

    SimulationVRRealisticRacingControllerAutomobile SimDifficult

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  12. 12

    Golf It!

    Why it matched: both strategy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Sports, Simulation and Local Multiplayer; released around the same time (2023).

    Embark on an exciting journey with Golf It! Seize your putter, rally your friends, and immerse yourself in an epic minigolf adventure. Conquer countless courses, create lasting memories, and refine your skills to emerge as the ultimate minigolf champion. Your thrilling golfing odyssey begins here!

    Golf It! at a glance
    Released2023StudioPerfuse Entertainment
    Player sentiment90% positive of 31,054Price$8.99

    SportsSimulationLocal MultiplayerVRDifficultStrategy

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  13. 13

    F1 23

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Codemasters; shares 7 player tags including VR, Racing and Driving; released around the same time (2023).

    Be the last to brake in EA SPORTS™ F1® 23, the official video game of the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship™. A new chapter in the thrilling "Braking Point" story mode delivers high-speed drama and heated rivalries.

    F1 23 at a glance
    Released2023StudioCodemasters
    Player sentiment86% positive of 17,621PriceNot listed

    VRRacingDrivingAutomobile SimSportsSimulationArcade

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  14. 14

    Cook, Serve, Delicious!

    Why it matched: both strategy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Difficult, Management and Arcade.

    Hungry? Take your restaurant from a one star abomination to a five star wonder in Cook, Serve, Delicious! Plan your menu, upgrade your equipment, and master challenges with easy-to-learn, hard-to-master gameplay!

    Cook, Serve, Delicious! at a glance
    Released2013StudioVertigo Gaming Inc.
    Player sentiment94% positive of 5,711Price$3.24

    DifficultManagementArcadeStrategyControllerSimulationLocal Multiplayer

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  15. 15

    Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

    Why it matched: both strategy; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Automobile Sim and Realistic; released around the same time (2021).

    Work your way to a service empire. Get your hands dirty in a highly realistic simulation game that pays major attention to details. Pay a visit to a new Auction house and buy cars in various conditions. Expand your range of services by investing in a new work space and equipment.

    Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 at a glance
    Released2021StudioRed Dot Games
    Player sentiment96% positive of 38,510Price$24.99

    SimulationAutomobile SimRealisticDrivingRacingVRStrategy

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  16. 16

    Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

    Why it matched: both strategy; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Automobile Sim and Driving; released around the same time (2017).

    Build and expand your repair service empire in this incredibly detailed and highly realistic simulation game, where attention to car detail is astonishing. Find classic, unique cars in the new Barn Find module and Junkyard module. You can even add your self-made car in the Car Editor.

    Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 at a glance
    Released2017StudioRed Dot Games
    Player sentiment91% positive of 56,552Price$19.99

    SimulationAutomobile SimDrivingRealisticRacingManagementStrategy

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  17. 17

    Need for Speed Payback

    Why it matched: both strategy; shares 6 player tags including Racing, Controller and Sports; published by the same company; released around the same time (2017).

    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.

    Need for Speed Payback at a glance
    Released2017StudioEA Gothenburg
    Player sentiment85% positive of 32,277Price$29.99

    RacingControllerSportsArcadeStrategySimulation

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  18. 18

    Session: Skate Sim

    Why it matched: both strategy and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Sports, Simulation and Realistic; released around the same time (2022).

    Made by and for skaters, the dual stick controls faithfully reproduce your feet on the skateboard for an ultra-realistic experience. Try out real-life iconic skate spots, customise your skater and equipment with items from the top brands

    Session: Skate Sim at a glance
    Released2022Studiocrea-ture Studios Inc.
    Player sentiment83% positive of 15,844Price$39.99

    SportsSimulationRealisticDifficultStrategy

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  19. 19

    Bus Simulator 18

    Why it matched: both strategy; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Automobile Sim and Driving; released around the same time (2018).

    Experience the job of a bus driver in a vast and freely drivable urban area. Drive original licensed city buses from the great brands: Mercedes-Benz, Setra, MAN, and IVECO BUS. Transport your passengers safely and punctually, either solo in single player mode, or in multiplayer mode.

    Bus Simulator 18 at a glance
    Released2018Studiostillalive studios
    Player sentiment81% positive of 13,663Price$14.99

    SimulationAutomobile SimDrivingRealisticManagementStrategyVR

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  20. 20

    Need for Speed

    Why it matched: shares 7 player tags including Racing, Driving and Automobile Sim; published by the same company; released around the same time (2020).

    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.

    Need for Speed at a glance
    Released2020StudioGhost Games
    Player sentiment69% positive of 29,486Price$29.99

    RacingDrivingAutomobile SimArcadeSimulationControllerSplit Screen

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  21. 21

    Forza Horizon 4

    Why it matched: shares 8 player tags including Racing, Driving and Automobile Sim; released around the same time (2021).

    Dynamic seasons change everything at the world’s greatest automotive festival. Go it alone or team up with others to explore beautiful and historic Britain in a shared open world.

    Forza Horizon 4 at a glance
    Released2021StudioPlayground Games
    Player sentiment91% positive of 303,167PriceNot listed

    RacingDrivingAutomobile SimRealisticControllerSimulationArcadeSports

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  22. 22

    Forza Horizon 5

    Why it matched: shares 8 player tags including Racing, Driving and Automobile Sim; released around the same time (2021).

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

    Forza Horizon 5 at a glance
    Released2021StudioPlayground Games
    Player sentiment89% positive of 279,979Price$23.99

    RacingDrivingAutomobile SimRealisticSimulationArcadeSportsVR

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  23. 23

    Wreckfest

    Why it matched: shares 7 player tags including Racing, Automobile Sim and Simulation; released around the same time (2018).

    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.

    Wreckfest at a glance
    Released2018StudioBugbear
    Player sentiment88% positive of 41,452Price$29.99

    RacingAutomobile SimSimulationDrivingSportsRealisticArcade

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  24. 24

    Golf With Your Friends

    Why it matched: both strategy and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Sports, Simulation and Strategy; released around the same time (2020).

    Why have friends if not to play Golf... With Your Friends! Nothing is out of bounds as you take on courses filled with fast paced, exciting, simultaneous mini golf for up to 12 players!

    Golf With Your Friends at a glance
    Released2020StudioBlacklight Interactive
    Player sentiment87% positive of 75,430Price$1.49

    SportsSimulationStrategyLocal MultiplayerDifficult

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

Common questions

What game is most like F1 2020?

DiRT 4, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Codemasters. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.

How is "similar to F1 2020" decided?

By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.

Are these ranked by quality?

No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with F1 2020. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.

What else did the makers of F1 2020 do?

DiRT 4, DiRT Rally 2.0, F1 23 are also from Codemasters, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.

Do you get paid for these recommendations?

No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.

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