Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Wreckfest (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Wreckfest 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 games like Wreckfest on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: Project CARS, which both open world and atmospheric.
- Wreckfest is tagged Racing, Destruction, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Multiplayer, Driving, Physics, Action 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.
Why players value Wreckfest
The five things Steam players tag Wreckfest 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
- Destruction
- Automobile Sim
- Simulation
- Multiplayer
| Reception | on Steam (88% of 41,452) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $29.99 |
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
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Project CARS
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 10 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: (79% of 14,438)
Matches Wreckfest on: 4 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Multiplayer
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 Wreckfest:RacingSimulationAutomobile SimDrivingRealisticSportsPhysicsThird Person
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BeamNG.drive
Why it matched: both open world; shares 11 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (97% of 416,293)
Matches Wreckfest on: 5 of 5 — Racing, Destruction, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Simulation, Driving, Physics, Realistic, Destruction — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wreckfest: $24.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Wreckfest:SimulationDrivingPhysicsRealisticDestructionAutomobile SimSandboxRacing
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The Crew 2
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 8 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: (78% of 99,588)
Matches Wreckfest on: 4 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Racing, Open World, Automobile Sim, Multiplayer, Driving — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wreckfest: $29.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wreckfest:RacingAutomobile SimDrivingArcadeThird PersonSimulationSportsSandbox
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MudRunner
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 8 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (92% of 44,003)
Matches Wreckfest on: 4 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Offroad, Simulation, Automobile Sim, Multiplayer, Driving — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wreckfest: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wreckfest:SimulationAutomobile SimDrivingRealisticPhysicsSandboxRacingThird Person
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Forza Horizon 4
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; 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 Released 2021 Studio Playground Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 303,167 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (91% of 303,167)
Matches Wreckfest on: 4 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Multiplayer
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 Wreckfest:RacingDrivingAutomobile SimRealisticSimulationArcadeSportsFunny
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SnowRunner
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Automobile Sim and Driving; released around the same time (2021).
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!
SnowRunner at a glance Released 2021 Studio Saber Interactive Player sentiment 90% positive of 55,755 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (90% of 55,755)
Matches Wreckfest on: 4 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Simulation, Automobile Sim, Multiplayer, Adventure, Driving — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wreckfest: $29.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wreckfest:SimulationAutomobile SimDrivingRealisticSandboxThird PersonRacingPhysics
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Car Mechanic Simulator 2021
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; 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 Released 2021 Studio Red Dot Games Player sentiment 96% positive of 38,510 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (96% of 38,510)
Matches Wreckfest on: 3 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation
Why players like it: Simulation, Automobile Sim, Realistic, Sandbox, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wreckfest: $24.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wreckfest:SimulationAutomobile SimRealisticSandboxDrivingRacingIndie
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CarX Drift Racing Online
Why it matched: both open world; shares 8 player tags including Racing, Physics and Simulation; 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: (95% of 89,251)
Matches Wreckfest on: 4 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Racing, Physics, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Relaxing — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wreckfest: $16.99 — $13.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wreckfest:RacingPhysicsSimulationSandboxAutomobile SimArcadeRealisticSports
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Assetto Corsa Competizione
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 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: (93% of 48,018)
Matches Wreckfest on: 4 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, VR, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wreckfest: $39.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wreckfest:RacingAutomobile SimSimulationDrivingRealisticSportsEarly Access
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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; released around the same time (2015).
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (92% of 14,625)
Matches Wreckfest on: 4 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Automobile Sim, Simulation, Singleplayer, Building, Driving — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wreckfest: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wreckfest:Automobile SimSimulationDrivingRacingRealisticFunnySandbox
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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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (89% of 279,979)
Matches Wreckfest on: 4 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Racing, Open World, Driving, Multiplayer, Automobile Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wreckfest: $23.99 — $6.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Wreckfest:RacingDrivingAutomobile SimRealisticSimulationArcadeSports
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My Summer Car
Why it matched: both open world; shares 9 player tags including Automobile Sim, Simulation and Driving.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (95% of 117,158)
Matches Wreckfest on: 4 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Automobile Sim, Simulation, Driving, Open World, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wreckfest: $14.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wreckfest:Automobile SimSimulationDrivingRealisticRacingFunnySandboxEarly Access
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Project CARS 2
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 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: (81% of 18,429)
Matches Wreckfest on: 4 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Multiplayer
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 Wreckfest:RacingDrivingAutomobile SimSimulationRealisticSportsArcade
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DiRT 4
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 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: (80% of 16,257)
Matches Wreckfest on: 4 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Multiplayer
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 Wreckfest:RacingAutomobile SimSimulationDrivingSportsRealisticArcade
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Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box
Why it matched: both open world; shares 9 player tags including Racing, Automobile Sim and Destruction.
Download Burnout™ Paradise: The Ultimate Box today. Paradise City is the largest and most dangerous setting yet for the best-selling Burnout series. The massive setting gives players an open-ended world to explore, as they race their vehicles through hundreds of miles of roads and underground passages with more than 70 different cars.
Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box at a glance Released 2009 Studio Criterion Games Player sentiment 87% positive of 13,473 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (87% of 13,473)
Matches Wreckfest on: 4 of 5 — Racing, Destruction, Automobile Sim, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Racing, Open World, Automobile Sim, Multiplayer, Destruction — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wreckfest:RacingAutomobile SimDestructionDrivingArcadeSandboxSportsThird Person
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Universe Sandbox
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Sandbox, Simulation and Physics; released around the same time (2015).
Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based space simulator. Explore the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. Use science to bend the laws of gravity, collide planets, boil away oceans, fire epic space lasers, and customize your universe.
Universe Sandbox at a glance Released 2015 Studio Giant Army Player sentiment 96% positive of 32,082 Price $20.09 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (96% of 32,082)
Matches Wreckfest on: 2 of 5 — Destruction, Simulation
Why players like it: Sandbox, Space, Simulation, Physics, Science — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wreckfest: $20.09 — $9.90 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wreckfest:SandboxSimulationPhysicsDestructionRealisticEarly AccessIndie
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Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Sandbox, Physics and Simulation.
Do you like hot dogs? How about horseshoes? Hand grenades? (everyone likes hand grenades) Anyway, we've got all that, and guns. SO MANY GUNS. So if you like ordnance, meat, and far too many groan-worthy puns, this is the VR sandbox game for you.
Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades at a glance Released 2026 Studio RUST LTD. Player sentiment 97% positive of 23,882 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (97% of 23,882)
Matches Wreckfest on: 2 of 5 — Destruction, Simulation
Why players like it: Sandbox, VR, Physics, Shooter, FPS — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wreckfest: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wreckfest:SandboxPhysicsSimulationFunnyRealisticDestructionEarly AccessIndie
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Need for Speed Payback
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Racing, Sports and Sandbox; 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 Released 2017 Studio EA Gothenburg Player sentiment 85% positive of 32,277 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (85% of 32,277)
Matches Wreckfest on: 3 of 5 — Racing, Simulation, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Racing, Open World, Multiplayer, Combat Racing, Controller — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wreckfest: $29.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report monetisation inside the game, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Wreckfest:RacingSportsSandboxArcadeThird PersonSimulation
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Steep
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Sports, Simulation and Racing; released around the same time (2016).
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (83% of 33,085)
Matches Wreckfest on: 3 of 5 — Racing, Simulation, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Sports, Open World, Multiplayer, Action, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wreckfest: $29.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wreckfest:SportsSimulationRacingThird PersonRealisticSandbox
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Euro Truck Simulator
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (84% of 7,665)
Matches Wreckfest on: 3 of 5 — Automobile Sim, Simulation, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Simulation, Automobile Sim, Driving, Open World, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wreckfest: $4.99 — $25.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wreckfest:SimulationAutomobile SimDrivingRealisticIndieThird PersonSandbox
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Ravenfield
Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Sandbox, Early Access and Funny; released around the same time (2017).
Fight upon the Ravenfield together with your Blue allies! Take down those pesky Reds using helicopters, tanks, guns, and active ragdoll physics!
Ravenfield at a glance Released 2017 Studio SteelRaven7 Player sentiment 97% positive of 79,971 Price $17.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (97% of 79,971)
Matches Wreckfest on: 1 of 5 — Simulation
Why players like it: FPS, War, Singleplayer, Shooter, Military — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wreckfest: $17.99 — $12.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wreckfest:SandboxEarly AccessFunnySimulationIndiePhysicsRealistic
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Brick Rigs
Why it matched: both open world; shares 8 player tags including Sandbox, Destruction and Physics.
Do whatever you want in a physics sandbox full of chaotic destruction, endless player-made creations and unpredictable adventures. Build, destroy, roleplay and mess around solo or with friends!
Brick Rigs at a glance Released 2023 Studio Fluppisoft GmbH Player sentiment 95% positive of 59,321 Price $13.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (95% of 59,321)
Matches Wreckfest on: 4 of 5 — Racing, Destruction, Simulation, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Sandbox, Destruction, Building, Multiplayer, LEGO — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wreckfest: $13.99 — $16.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wreckfest:SandboxDestructionPhysicsDrivingSimulationFunnyEarly AccessRacing
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Torque Drift
Why it matched: both open world; shares 8 player tags including Racing, Driving and Automobile Sim; released around the same time (2021).
Build your car, earn sponsors, and compete in online multiplayer drift battles!
Torque Drift at a glance Released 2021 Studio Grease Monkey Games Player sentiment 76% positive of 12,746 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (76% of 12,746)
Matches Wreckfest on: 3 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Racing, Multiplayer, Driving, Controller — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wreckfest: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wreckfest:RacingDrivingAutomobile SimRealisticSportsArcadePhysicsEarly Access
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Used Cars Simulator
Why it matched: both open world; shares 8 player tags including Early Access, Driving and Automobile Sim.
Used Cars Simulator - trade used or stolen cars, fix and customize them, drive around, and explore the open world! Grow your business, complete quests, and have fun with a physics-based sandbox!
Used Cars Simulator at a glance Released 2026 Studio DreamWay Games Player sentiment 80% positive of 1,206 Price $11.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (80% of 1,206)
Matches Wreckfest on: 3 of 5 — Racing, Automobile Sim, Simulation
Why players like it: Early Access, Driving, Immersive Sim, Trading, Automobile Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Wreckfest: $11.99 — $18.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Wreckfest:Early AccessDrivingAutomobile SimSimulationRealisticPhysicsRacingSandbox
Common questions
What game is most like Wreckfest?
Project CARS, on the evidence we have. It both open world and atmospheric. 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 Wreckfest" 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 Wreckfest. 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.