Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like SnowRunner (2026)
Every game below overlaps with SnowRunner 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: MudRunner, which made by the same studio, Saber Interactive.
- SnowRunner is tagged Simulation, Automobile Sim, Multiplayer, Adventure, Driving, Exploration, Realistic, Sandbox 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 from the same studio: MudRunner.
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
MudRunner
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Saber Interactive; both open world and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including Simulation, Automobile Sim and Driving; released around the same time (2017).
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!
MudRunner at a glance Released 2017 Studio Saber Interactive Player sentiment 92% positive of 44,003 Price $19.99 SimulationAutomobile SimDrivingRealisticPhysicsSandboxExplorationRacing
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Car Mechanic Simulator 2021
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 8 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 Released 2021 Studio Red Dot Games Player sentiment 96% positive of 38,510 Price $24.99 SimulationAutomobile SimRealisticSandboxDrivingRacingFirst-PersonImmersive Sim
- 3
Wreckfest
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 8 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 RacingAutomobile SimSimulationDrivingPhysicsRealisticSandboxThird Person
- 4
BeamNG.drive
Why it matched: both open world; shares 10 player tags including Simulation, Driving and Physics.
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.
BeamNG.drive at a glance Released 2013 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 97% positive of 416,293 Price $24.99 SimulationDrivingPhysicsRealisticAutomobile SimSandboxRacingFirst-Person
- 5
Euro Truck Simulator
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Automobile Sim and Driving.
The original Euro Truck Simulator - the game which has become the classic of the genre and is still relevant today. The first truck simulation game in a European setting, with European long haul trucks!
Euro Truck Simulator at a glance Released 2013 Studio SCS Software Player sentiment 84% positive of 7,665 Price $4.99 SimulationAutomobile SimDrivingRealisticFirst-PersonThird PersonExplorationSandbox
- 6
Project CARS
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Racing, Simulation and Automobile Sim.
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 RacingSimulationAutomobile SimDrivingRealisticPhysicsFirst-PersonThird Person
- 7
X-Plane 11
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and Physics; released around the same time (2017).
The future of flight simulation is now! X-Plane 11 is the detailed, realistic, and modern simulator you’ve been waiting for. Intuitive user interface, 3-D cockpits, new effects, 3-D sound, living airports and world-wide scenery.
X-Plane 11 at a glance Released 2017 Studio Laminar Research Player sentiment 93% positive of 20,259 Price $29.99 SimulationRealisticPhysicsFirst-PersonSandboxThird PersonExploration
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Ultimate Fishing Simulator
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Nature and Immersive Sim; released around the same time (2018).
Bored of waiting for a bite? Would you like to catch some fish? You're lucky - in Ultimate Fishing Simulator, fish bite like crazy! Spinning, float fishing, ground fishing, and more! Comprehensive fishing simulator that allows using various techniques, in different places around the world!
Ultimate Fishing Simulator at a glance Released 2018 Studio Ultimate Games S.A. Player sentiment 89% positive of 9,129 Price $19.99 SimulationNatureImmersive SimExplorationRealisticFirst-PersonSandbox
- 9
Steep
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Exploration and Racing.
Ride a massive open world across the Alps, where the powder is always fresh and the run never ends. Defy and master the mountain alone or with friends on skis, wingsuits, snowboards and paragliders. Record and share your best stunts.
Steep at a glance Released 2016 Studio Ubisoft Annecy Player sentiment 83% positive of 33,085 Price $29.99 SimulationExplorationRacingFirst-PersonThird PersonRealisticSandboxSnow
- 10
Forza Motorsport
Why it matched: both open world; shares 9 player tags including Racing, Automobile Sim and Simulation; released around the same time (2023).
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 RacingAutomobile SimSimulationDrivingFirst-PersonRealisticThird PersonPhysics
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Car Mechanic Simulator 2018
Why it matched: both open world; shares 8 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 Released 2017 Studio Red Dot Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 56,552 Price $19.99 SimulationAutomobile SimDrivingRealisticRacingFirst-PersonSandboxPhysics
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Forza Horizon 4
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 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 Released 2021 Studio Playground Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 303,167 Price Not listed RacingDrivingAutomobile SimRealisticSimulationExplorationFirst-Person
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Forza Horizon 5
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 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 Released 2021 Studio Playground Games Player sentiment 89% positive of 279,979 Price $23.99 RacingDrivingAutomobile SimRealisticSimulationExplorationFirst-Person
- 14
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Driving, Simulation and Automobile Sim.
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 at a glance Released 2012 Studio SCS Software Player sentiment 97% positive of 940,049 Price $19.99 DrivingSimulationAutomobile SimRealisticExplorationImmersive SimThird Person
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Car Mechanic Simulator 2015
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Automobile Sim, Simulation and Driving.
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.
Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 at a glance Released 2015 Studio Red Dot Games Player sentiment 92% positive of 14,625 Price $19.99 Automobile SimSimulationDrivingRacingFirst-PersonRealisticSandbox
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Flashing Lights - Police, Firefighting, Emergency Services (EMS) Simulator
Why it matched: both open world; shares 8 player tags including Driving, Simulation and Automobile Sim; released around the same time (2023).
Play solo or in up to 10-player multiplayer co-op! Flashing Lights is an open world police, firefighting and EMS simulator game with plenty of opportunity for role-play or more relaxed fun with friends. Become the law or save lives! Discover leagues of player-created mods!
Flashing Lights - Police, Firefighting, Emergency Services (EMS) Simulator at a glance Released 2023 Studio Nils Jakrins Player sentiment 79% positive of 18,679 Price $3.74 DrivingSimulationAutomobile SimPhysicsRealisticSandboxThird PersonExploration
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The Crew 2
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; 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 RacingAutomobile SimDrivingFirst-PersonThird PersonSimulationSandbox
- 18
Day of Dragons
Why it matched: both open world; shares 8 player tags including Sandbox, PvE and Realistic; released around the same time (2019).
Day of Dragons is an online creature survival game set in a large, beautiful, sandbox open world with multiple biomes and distinct creatures. Rule the world as one of several dragon species, or play as an elemental.
Day of Dragons at a glance Released 2019 Studio Beawesome Games Player sentiment 65% positive of 7,900 Price $19.99 SandboxPvERealisticExplorationThird PersonFirst-PersonImmersive SimSimulation
- 19
Assetto Corsa Competizione
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 6 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 RacingAutomobile SimSimulationDrivingRealisticFirst-Person
- 20
Forza Motorsport
Why it matched: both open world; shares 9 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 RacingAutomobile SimSimulationDrivingFirst-PersonRealisticThird PersonPhysics
- 21
Thief Simulator
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, First-Person and Sandbox; released around the same time (2018).
Become the best thief. Gather intel, steal things and sell them to buy hi-tech equipment. Do everything that a real thief does.
Thief Simulator at a glance Released 2018 Studio Noble Muffins Player sentiment 88% positive of 39,806 Price $19.99 SimulationFirst-PersonSandboxExplorationRealisticImmersive Sim
- 22
Teardown
Why it matched: both open world; shares 7 player tags including Physics, Sandbox and First-Person; released around the same time (2022).
Prepare the perfect heist in a fully destructible, simulated voxel world. Tear down walls with vehicles or use explosives to create your own shortcuts. Shape the environment to your advantage in the most creative ways you can imagine. Play solo or with up to 12 players in multiplayer.
Teardown at a glance Released 2022 Studio Tuxedo Labs Player sentiment 96% positive of 135,539 Price $29.99 PhysicsSandboxFirst-PersonRealisticSimulationDrivingImmersive Sim
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My Summer Car
Why it matched: both open world; shares 7 player tags including Automobile Sim, Simulation and Driving; released around the same time (2025).
My Summer Car is the ultimate car owning, building, fixing, tuning, maintenance AND permadeath life survival simulator. You start the game with hundreds of loose parts and assemble both car and engine.
My Summer Car at a glance Released 2025 Studio Amistech Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 117,158 Price $14.99 Automobile SimSimulationDrivingRealisticFirst-PersonRacingSandbox
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The Long Drive
Why it matched: both open world; shares 7 player tags including Driving, Automobile Sim and Exploration; released around the same time (2019).
Random generated open world semi-post apocalyptic survival car driving game.
The Long Drive at a glance Released 2019 Studio Genesz Player sentiment 88% positive of 56,256 Price $15.99 DrivingAutomobile SimExplorationFirst-PersonRacingSimulationRealistic
Common questions
What game is most like SnowRunner?
MudRunner, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Saber Interactive. 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 SnowRunner" 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 SnowRunner. 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 SnowRunner do?
MudRunner is also from Saber Interactive, and appears 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.