Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality

24 games like iRacing (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with iRacing 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.

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Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.

Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.

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The short version

Closest match: RaceRoom Racing Experience, which shares 11 player tags including Racing, Automobile Sim and Realistic.
iRacing is tagged Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, VR, Sports, Driving, Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer 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.
4 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

Why players value iRacing

The five things Steam players tag iRacing with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

Racing
Automobile Sim
Simulation
VR
Sports

iRacing at a glance
Reception	Very Positive on Steam (85% of 7,628)
Watch-outs	no widespread problems reported by players
Price	$11.59

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

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
RaceRoom Racing Experience
Why it matched: shares 11 player tags including Racing, Automobile Sim and Realistic; released around the same time (2013).
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
Released 2013 Studio KW Studios
Player sentiment 76% positive of 28,036 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (76% of 28,036)
Matches iRacing on: 5 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, VR, Sports
Why players like it: Free to Play, Racing, Automobile Sim, Realistic, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs iRacing: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with iRacing:RacingAutomobile SimRealisticDrivingSimulationSportsControllerVR
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Assetto Corsa Competizione
Why it matched: shares 10 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
Released 2019 Studio Kunos Simulazioni
Player sentiment 93% positive of 48,018 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 48,018)
Matches iRacing on: 5 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, VR, Sports
Why players like it: Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, VR, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs iRacing: $39.99 — $28.40 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with iRacing:RacingAutomobile SimSimulationVRDrivingRealisticSportsController
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3
DiRT Rally 2.0
Why it matched: 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
Released 2019 Studio Codemasters
Player sentiment 89% positive of 48,388 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 48,388)
Matches iRacing on: 5 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, VR, Sports
Why players like it: Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Multiplayer, VR — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs iRacing: $19.99 — $8.40 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with iRacing:RacingAutomobile SimSimulationVRDrivingSportsRealisticFirst-Person
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4
Project CARS 2
Why it matched: shares 9 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
Released 2017 Studio Slightly Mad Studios
Player sentiment 81% positive of 18,429 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (81% of 18,429)
Matches iRacing on: 5 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, VR, Sports
Why players like it: Racing, Driving, Automobile Sim, Simulation, VR — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with iRacing:RacingDrivingAutomobile SimSimulationVRRealisticSportsController
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Project CARS
Why it matched: shares 9 player tags including Racing, Simulation and Automobile Sim; released around the same time (2015).
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
Released 2015 Studio Slightly Mad Studios
Player sentiment 79% positive of 14,438 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (79% of 14,438)
Matches iRacing on: 5 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, VR, Sports
Why players like it: Racing, Simulation, Automobile Sim, Driving, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with iRacing:RacingSimulationAutomobile SimDrivingRealisticSportsVRFirst-Person
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6
CarX Drift Racing Online
Why it matched: shares 8 player tags including Racing, Simulation and Massively Multiplayer; 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
Released 2017 Studio CarX Technologies, LLC
Player sentiment 95% positive of 89,251 Price $16.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 89,251)
Matches iRacing on: 5 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, VR, Sports
Why players like it: Racing, Physics, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Relaxing — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs iRacing: $16.99 — $5.40 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with iRacing:RacingSimulationMassively MultiplayerAutomobile SimControllerVRRealisticSports
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7
RIDE 4
Why it matched: shares 9 player tags including Racing, Sports and First-Person.
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
Released 2020 Studio Milestone S.r.l.
Player sentiment 83% positive of 12,391 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 12,391)
Matches iRacing on: 5 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, VR, Sports
Why players like it: Racing, Motorbike, Sports, Multiplayer, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs iRacing: $39.99 — $28.40 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with iRacing:RacingSportsFirst-PersonSimulationAutomobile SimDrivingVRController
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8
MX Bikes
Why it matched: shares 8 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
Released 2019 Studio PiBoSo
Player sentiment 94% positive of 37,017 Price $34.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 37,017)
Matches iRacing on: 4 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, VR
Why players like it: Motocross, Motorbike, Multiplayer, Simulation, Offroad — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs iRacing: $34.99 — $23.40 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with iRacing:SimulationVRRealisticRacingControllere-sportsAutomobile SimFirst-Person
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9
DiRT 4
Why it matched: shares 8 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
Released 2017 Studio Codemasters
Player sentiment 80% positive of 16,257 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 16,257)
Matches iRacing on: 5 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, VR, Sports
Why players like it: Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Multiplayer, Driving — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with iRacing:RacingAutomobile SimSimulationDrivingSportsRealisticVRController
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10
GRID Autosport
Why it matched: shares 8 player tags including Racing, Automobile Sim and Sports; released around the same time (2014).
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
Released 2014 Studio Codemasters Racing
Player sentiment 78% positive of 8,728 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (78% of 8,728)
Matches iRacing on: 5 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, VR, Sports
Why players like it: Racing, Automobile Sim, Sports, Simulation, Driving — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with iRacing:RacingAutomobile SimSportsSimulationDrivingControllerRealisticVR
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11
Copa Petrobras de Marcas
Why it matched: shares 8 player tags including Racing, Automobile Sim and Simulation; released around the same time (2015).
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.
Copa Petrobras de Marcas at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Reiza Studios
Player sentiment 68% positive of 2,903 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.9/10 · Steam: Mixed (68% of 2,903)
Matches iRacing on: 4 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Sports
Why players like it: Racing, Automobile Sim, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs iRacing: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with iRacing:RacingAutomobile SimSimulationSportsControllerFirst-PersonDrivingMassively Multiplayer
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12
High Octane Drift
Why it matched: shares 8 player tags including Racing, Automobile Sim and Driving; released around the same time (2016).
Enter the world of professional competitive drift and win online series amongst hundreds of other players to become the living legend. Buy, tune, trade, unite and conquer the drift scene.
High Octane Drift at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Cruderocks
Player sentiment 55% positive of 5,879 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.2/10 · Steam: Mixed (55% of 5,879)
Matches iRacing on: 4 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Sports
Why players like it: Racing, Automobile Sim, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Driving — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with iRacing:RacingAutomobile SimDrivingSimulationSportsMassively MultiplayerControllerFirst-Person
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13
F1 2020
Why it matched: shares 8 player tags including Racing, Simulation and Sports.
F1® 2020 allows you to create your F1® team for the very first time and race alongside the official teams and drivers. Alternatively, challenge your friends in new split-screen with casual race options for more relaxed racing. Compete on 22 circuits, with current and classic content.
F1 2020 at a glance
Released 2020 Studio Codemasters
Player sentiment 94% positive of 39,931 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 39,931)
Matches iRacing on: 5 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, VR, Sports
Why players like it: Racing, Simulation, Sports, Multiplayer, Automobile Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with iRacing:RacingSimulationSportsAutomobile SimDrivingRealisticControllerVR
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14
Forza Horizon 4
Why it matched: shares 8 player tags including Racing, Driving and Automobile Sim.
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
Released 2021 Studio Playground Games
Player sentiment 91% positive of 303,167 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 303,167)
Matches iRacing on: 4 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Sports
Why players like it: Racing, Open World, Driving, Multiplayer, Automobile Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with iRacing:RacingDrivingAutomobile SimRealisticControllerSimulationSportsFirst-Person
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15
Forza Horizon 5
Why it matched: shares 8 player tags including Racing, Driving and Automobile Sim.
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
Released 2021 Studio Playground Games
Player sentiment 89% positive of 279,979 Price $23.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 279,979)
Matches iRacing on: 5 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, VR, Sports
Why players like it: Racing, Open World, Driving, Multiplayer, Automobile Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs iRacing: $23.99 — $12.40 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with iRacing:RacingDrivingAutomobile SimRealisticSimulationFirst-PersonSportsVR
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16
The Crew 2
Why it matched: shares 7 player tags including Racing, Automobile Sim and Driving; released around the same time (2018).
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!
The Crew 2 at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Ivory Tower
Player sentiment 78% positive of 99,588 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (78% of 99,588)
Matches iRacing on: 4 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Sports
Why players like it: Racing, Open World, Automobile Sim, Multiplayer, Driving — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs iRacing: $29.99 — $18.40 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with iRacing:RacingAutomobile SimDrivingMassively MultiplayerFirst-PersonSimulationSports
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17
F1 23
Why it matched: shares 8 player tags including VR, Racing and Driving.
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
Released 2023 Studio Codemasters
Player sentiment 86% positive of 17,621 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 17,621)
Matches iRacing on: 5 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, VR, Sports
Why players like it: VR, Racing, Driving, Multiplayer, Automobile Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with iRacing:VRRacingDrivingAutomobile SimSportsSimulatione-sportsFirst-Person
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18
Forza Motorsport
Why it matched: shares 8 player tags including Racing, Automobile Sim and Simulation.
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.
Forza Motorsport at a glance
Released 2005 Studio Turn 10 Studios
Player sentiment 51% positive of 12,730 Price $27.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 4.8/10 · Steam: Mixed (51% of 12,730)
Matches iRacing on: 5 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, VR, Sports
Why players like it: Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Sports, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs iRacing: $27.99 — $16.40 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with iRacing:RacingAutomobile SimSimulationSportsDrivingFirst-PersonRealisticVR
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Forza Motorsport
Why it matched: shares 8 player tags including Racing, Automobile Sim and Simulation.
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.
Forza Motorsport at a glance
Released 2023 Studio Turn 10 Studios
Player sentiment 51% positive of 12,730 Price $27.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 4.7/10 · Steam: Mixed (51% of 12,730)
Matches iRacing on: 5 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, VR, Sports
Why players like it: Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Sports, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs iRacing: $27.99 — $16.40 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with iRacing:RacingAutomobile SimSimulationSportsDrivingFirst-PersonRealisticVR
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20
City Car Driving
Why it matched: shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Driving and Automobile Sim; released around the same time (2016).
City Car Driving – realistic car driving simulator, which will help you master the basic skills of the car driving in various traffic conditions, with plunging into the environment most closely resembling the real one.
City Car Driving at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Forward Development, Ltd.
Player sentiment 83% positive of 36,073 Price $24.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 36,073)
Matches iRacing on: 4 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, VR
Why players like it: Simulation, Driving, Automobile Sim, Open World, Realistic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs iRacing: $24.99 — $13.40 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with iRacing:SimulationDrivingAutomobile SimRealisticRacingVRFirst-Person
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21
TrackMania Nations Forever
Why it matched: shares 7 player tags including Racing, Automobile Sim and Simulation.
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.
TrackMania Nations Forever at a glance
Released 2008 Studio Nadeo
Player sentiment 90% positive of 24,368 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 24,368)
Matches iRacing on: 4 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Sports
Why players like it: Racing, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Automobile Sim, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs iRacing: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with iRacing:RacingAutomobile SimSimulationControllerMassively MultiplayerSportsFirst-Person
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22
Drift Streets Japan
Why it matched: shares 6 player tags including Racing, Automobile Sim and Simulation; released around the same time (2015).
Racing Game about Illegal Night Street Racing. Nice Cars and Advanced Engine Tuning. Most Realistic and Best Physics. Most Quality Graphics. Drive the Large Japan Highway with traffic. Feel the Real experience, try to drift with car cockpit camera.
Drift Streets Japan at a glance
Released 2015 Studio JDM4iK Games
Player sentiment 64% positive of 3,555 Price $0.49
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.7/10 · Steam: Mixed (64% of 3,555)
Matches iRacing on: 4 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Sports
Why players like it: Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Driving, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs iRacing: $0.49 — $11.10 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with iRacing:RacingAutomobile SimSimulationDrivingSportsMassively Multiplayer
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23
Wreckfest
Why it matched: shares 6 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
Released 2018 Studio Bugbear
Player sentiment 88% positive of 41,452 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 41,452)
Matches iRacing on: 4 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Sports
Why players like it: Racing, Destruction, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs iRacing: $29.99 — $18.40 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with iRacing:RacingAutomobile SimSimulationDrivingSportsRealistic
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Fishing Planet
Why it matched: shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Sports and Realistic; released around the same time (2017).
Fishing Planet® is a highly realistic first-person online multiplayer fishing simulator. Developed by avid fishing enthusiasts to bring you the full thrill of actual angling on your PC. Free-to-Play and just a download away!
Fishing Planet at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Fishing Planet LLC
Player sentiment 87% positive of 77,158 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 77,158)
Matches iRacing on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, VR, Sports
Why players like it: Fishing, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Simulation, Relaxing — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs iRacing: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with iRacing:SimulationSportsRealisticMassively MultiplayerFirst-PersonVR
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RaceRoom Racing Experience at a glance
Released	2013	Studio	KW Studios
Player sentiment	76% positive of 28,036	Price	Free

Assetto Corsa Competizione at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Kunos Simulazioni
Player sentiment	93% positive of 48,018	Price	$39.99

DiRT Rally 2.0 at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Codemasters
Player sentiment	89% positive of 48,388	Price	$19.99

Project CARS 2 at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Slightly Mad Studios
Player sentiment	81% positive of 18,429	Price	Not listed

Project CARS at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Slightly Mad Studios
Player sentiment	79% positive of 14,438	Price	Not listed

CarX Drift Racing Online at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	CarX Technologies, LLC
Player sentiment	95% positive of 89,251	Price	$16.99

RIDE 4 at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	Milestone S.r.l.
Player sentiment	83% positive of 12,391	Price	$39.99

MX Bikes at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	PiBoSo
Player sentiment	94% positive of 37,017	Price	$34.99

DiRT 4 at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Codemasters
Player sentiment	80% positive of 16,257	Price	Not listed

GRID Autosport at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Codemasters Racing
Player sentiment	78% positive of 8,728	Price	Not listed

Copa Petrobras de Marcas at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Reiza Studios
Player sentiment	68% positive of 2,903	Price	Free

High Octane Drift at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Cruderocks
Player sentiment	55% positive of 5,879	Price	Not listed

F1 2020 at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	Codemasters
Player sentiment	94% positive of 39,931	Price	Not listed

Forza Horizon 4 at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Playground Games
Player sentiment	91% positive of 303,167	Price	Not listed

Forza Horizon 5 at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Playground Games
Player sentiment	89% positive of 279,979	Price	$23.99

The Crew 2 at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Ivory Tower
Player sentiment	78% positive of 99,588	Price	$29.99

F1 23 at a glance
Released	2023	Studio	Codemasters
Player sentiment	86% positive of 17,621	Price	Not listed

Forza Motorsport at a glance
Released	2005	Studio	Turn 10 Studios
Player sentiment	51% positive of 12,730	Price	$27.99

Forza Motorsport at a glance
Released	2023	Studio	Turn 10 Studios
Player sentiment	51% positive of 12,730	Price	$27.99

City Car Driving at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Forward Development, Ltd.
Player sentiment	83% positive of 36,073	Price	$24.99

TrackMania Nations Forever at a glance
Released	2008	Studio	Nadeo
Player sentiment	90% positive of 24,368	Price	Free

Drift Streets Japan at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	JDM4iK Games
Player sentiment	64% positive of 3,555	Price	$0.49

Wreckfest at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Bugbear
Player sentiment	88% positive of 41,452	Price	$29.99

Fishing Planet at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Fishing Planet LLC
Player sentiment	87% positive of 77,158	Price	Free

Common questions

What game is most like iRacing?

RaceRoom Racing Experience, on the evidence we have. It shares 11 player tags including Racing, Automobile Sim and Realistic. 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 iRacing" 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 iRacing. 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.

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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