Games like NASCAR 21: Ignition
If NASCAR 21: Ignition is your kind of game, the closest matches are NASCAR Heat 5, KartKraft™ and F1® 2021 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and immersive. 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 →About NASCAR 21: Ignition: 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.

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NASCAR Heat 5
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
Top pick for NASCAR 21: Ignition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Racing with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
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.
KartKraft™
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
Second-strongest match for NASCAR 21: Ignition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
No seatbelts, no suspension, no downforce. This is pure head to head racing at 90mph...
F1® 2021
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for NASCAR 21: Ignition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
Every story has a beginning in F1® 2021, the official videogame of the 2021 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™. Enjoy the stunning new features of F1® 2021, including the thrilling story experience ‘Braking Point’, two-player Career, and get even closer to the grid with ‘Real-Season Start’.
NASCAR 25
WHY THIS
Shares career mode and an immersive mood with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
Ranked #4 for NASCAR 21: Ignition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
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.
Wreckfest
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
Ranked #5 for NASCAR 21: Ignition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
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.
Kanjozoku Game レーサー Online Street Racing & Drift
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
Ranked #6 for NASCAR 21: Ignition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
90s Osaka Kanjo Night Street Racing and Drift Online with True JDM Cars, Online PvP, Engine, Body and Suspension Tuning!
iRacing
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
Ranked #7 for NASCAR 21: Ignition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
We are the world’s premier motorsports racing game. An iRacing membership provides entry into the newest form of motorsport: internet racing. Internet racing is a fun, easy, and inexpensive way for race fan and gamers alike to enjoy the thrill of the racetrack from the comfort of their home.
Assetto Corsa Competizione
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
Ranked #8 for NASCAR 21: Ignition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
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.
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rFactor 2
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
Reviewers of NASCAR 21: Ignition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Sports and Simulation with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
rFactor 2 is a realistic, easily extendable racing simulation that offers race customization, great graphics, outstanding multiplayer and the height of racing realism. It features mixed class road racing with ultra realistic dynamics, an immersive sound environment and stunning graphics.
NASCAR Heat 5
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
Reviewers of NASCAR 21: Ignition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Sports and Racing with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
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.
Assetto Corsa
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
Reviewers of NASCAR 21: Ignition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Sports and Simulation with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
Assetto Corsa v1.16 introduces the new "Laguna Seca" laser-scanned track, 7 new cars among which the eagerly awaited Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio! Check the changelog for further info!
NASCAR 25
WHY THIS
Shares career mode and an immersive mood with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
Reviewers of NASCAR 21: Ignition cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Sports and Simulation with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
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.
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
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Magic Archery
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
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Plays great on Steam Deck
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NASCAR Heat 5
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Sports and Racing with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
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.
F1® 2021
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Sports and Simulation with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
Every story has a beginning in F1® 2021, the official videogame of the 2021 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™. Enjoy the stunning new features of F1® 2021, including the thrilling story experience ‘Braking Point’, two-player Career, and get even closer to the grid with ‘Real-Season Start’.
Wreckfest
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Sports and Simulation with NASCAR 21: Ignition.
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.
Frequently asked about NASCAR 21: Ignition
- Does NASCAR 21: Ignition work on Steam Deck?
- NASCAR 21: Ignition is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
- Does NASCAR 21: Ignition have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — NASCAR 21: Ignition supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, PvP).
- What games are most similar to NASCAR 21: Ignition?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside NASCAR 21: Ignition are NASCAR Heat 5, KartKraft™, F1® 2021.
- Who developed NASCAR 21: Ignition?
- NASCAR 21: Ignition was developed by Motorsport Games.
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