Games like NASCAR Heat 5
If NASCAR Heat 5 is your kind of game, the closest matches are NASCAR 21: Ignition, Phantom Spark and WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its legacy split screen multiplayer, modding enables custom storylines and challenging. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →NASCAR Heat 5 is a 2020 racing and sports title from 704Games Company that places players in the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series across 39 tracks featuring all three National Series and the Xtreme Dirt Tour. Career mode progression, pit crew upgrades, and custom paint schemes provide structure for long-term engagement, while modding support opens doors to custom scenarios. Split-screen multiplayer supports both competitive and cooperative play, and the title runs verified on Steam Deck. Players describe the experience as challenging, competitive, intense, and nostalgic, with the dirt-racing series offering distinct handling compared to oval circuits. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack and the meaningful impact of pit crew upgrades on pit-stop performance. The game holds an 82% positive rating from 2300 Steam reviews.
About NASCAR Heat 5: NASCAR Heat 5 challenges you to become the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion. Features all the official teams, drivers and cars from the three NASCAR National Series as well as the Xtreme Dirt Tour, racing on 39 authentic tracks.
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NASCAR 21: Ignition
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Shares a challenging mood with NASCAR Heat 5.
Top pick for NASCAR Heat 5 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Racing with NASCAR Heat 5.
NASCAR 21: Ignition redefines the official video game of the world’s most popular stock car racing series. With incredible graphics and immersive gameplay, NASCAR 21: Ignition brings a whole new level of authenticity and atmosphere to the NASCAR Cup Series.
Phantom Spark
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for NASCAR Heat 5 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Racing with NASCAR Heat 5.
The best feeling racing game out there. Precision time-trial racing against npc champions in the campaign or other players on the leaderboards.
WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with NASCAR Heat 5.
Third-strongest match for NASCAR Heat 5 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Racing with NASCAR Heat 5.
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…
Redout: Enhanced Edition
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with NASCAR Heat 5.
Ranked #4 for NASCAR Heat 5 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Racing with NASCAR Heat 5.
Redout is a tribute to the old racing monsters such as F-Zero, WipeOut, Rollcage, and POD. It is designed to be an uncompromising, fast, tough and satisfying driving experience, soaked in that vertigo that stands at the core of the arcade racing genre.
F1® 22
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with NASCAR Heat 5.
Ranked #5 for NASCAR Heat 5 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Racing with NASCAR Heat 5.
Enter the new era of Formula 1® in EA SPORTS™ F1® 22 the official videogame of the 2022 FIA Formula One World Championship™.
F1® 23
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with NASCAR Heat 5.
Ranked #6 for NASCAR Heat 5 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Racing with NASCAR Heat 5.
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.
MotoGP™25
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with NASCAR Heat 5.
Ranked #7 for NASCAR Heat 5 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Racing with NASCAR Heat 5.
Rev up your engines for the 2025 season! Feel the authentic MotoGP™ thrills with refined sound design and exciting challenges. Train with new disciplines in Race Off mode and choose the Arcade or Pro Experience for ultimate fun or realism!
MotoGP™24
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with NASCAR Heat 5.
Ranked #8 for NASCAR Heat 5 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Racing with NASCAR Heat 5.
Rev up your engines, MotoGP™24 is back! Dive into the heart-pounding action of the 2024 season and immerse yourself in the thrills of unexplored landscapes, all thanks to the revolutionary Riders market!
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NASCAR Heat 4
WHY THIS
Shares career mode progression and a competitive mood with NASCAR Heat 5.
Reviewers of NASCAR Heat 5 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Racing with NASCAR Heat 5.
NASCAR Heat 4 is the official video game of NASCAR. Looking and sounding better than ever with updated user interface, graphics and engine audio, race across 38 tracks in all three NASCAR National Series plus the fan-favorite Xtreme Dirt Tour.
NASCAR 25
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with NASCAR Heat 5.
Reviewers of NASCAR Heat 5 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Sports and Racing with NASCAR Heat 5.
iRacing is proud to present NASCAR 25, the official game of NASCAR featuring ALL FOUR National Series, the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, and NASCAR Cup Series.
NASCAR '15 Victory Edition
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with NASCAR Heat 5.
Reviewers of NASCAR Heat 5 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Racing with NASCAR Heat 5.
NASCAR '15 Victory Edition - Officially Licensed by NASCAR
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Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Phantom Spark
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Sports and Racing with NASCAR Heat 5.
The best feeling racing game out there. Precision time-trial racing against npc champions in the campaign or other players on the leaderboards.
Redout: Enhanced Edition
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with NASCAR Heat 5.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Racing with NASCAR Heat 5.
Redout is a tribute to the old racing monsters such as F-Zero, WipeOut, Rollcage, and POD. It is designed to be an uncompromising, fast, tough and satisfying driving experience, soaked in that vertigo that stands at the core of the arcade racing genre.
F1® 22
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with NASCAR Heat 5.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Sports and Racing with NASCAR Heat 5.
Enter the new era of Formula 1® in EA SPORTS™ F1® 22 the official videogame of the 2022 FIA Formula One World Championship™.
Frequently asked about NASCAR Heat 5
- Is NASCAR Heat 5 verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — NASCAR Heat 5 is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- Does NASCAR Heat 5 have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — NASCAR Heat 5 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP).
- What games are most similar to NASCAR Heat 5?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside NASCAR Heat 5 are NASCAR 21: Ignition, Phantom Spark, WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship.
- Who developed NASCAR Heat 5?
- NASCAR Heat 5 was developed by 704Games Company and published by Motorsport Games.
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