Single-player games like Dakar Desert Rally
Below are 10 single-player Steam games similar to Dakar Desert Rally, ranked by player overlap. Every pick carries Steam's Single-player category, so multiplayer-only titles or always-online games don't sneak in. imho.run pulls the category data from Steam directly — Single-player here matches what the store labels.
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Ranked picks
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Dakar 18
Single-player alternative to Dakar Desert Rally — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Racing with Dakar Desert Rally.
Based on the world famous annual rally raid organized by Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.) in South America, DAKAR 18 is a realistic simulation of the biggest cross-country rally in the world and features a variety of vehicles, including motorcycles, cars, trucks, quads and SSVs.
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EA SPORTS™ WRC
Single-player alternative to Dakar Desert Rally — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Racing with Dakar Desert Rally.
Experience the thrill of the 2024 rally season with new locations, moments, stages, high-performance vehicles, new liveries, and licensed crews. Brace yourself to embark on your continued rally journey.
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DiRT Rally 2.0
Single-player alternative to Dakar Desert Rally — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Racing with Dakar Desert Rally.
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.
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Project CARS 2
Single-player alternative to Dakar Desert Rally — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Racing with Dakar Desert Rally.
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.
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WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship
Single-player alternative to Dakar Desert Rally — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Racing with Dakar Desert Rally.
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…
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Gravel
Single-player alternative to Dakar Desert Rally — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Racing with Dakar Desert Rally.
Gravel is the ultimate off-road experience. The most extreme racing game that will let you try out amazing stunts in the wildest places on the planet!
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MX vs ATV Legends
Single-player alternative to Dakar Desert Rally — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Racing with Dakar Desert Rally.
Race your way to victory on bikes, ATVs and UTVs in MX vs ATV Legends! Featuring massive new open environments, plus a career mode that lets you experience all the risks and rewards of becoming a world-famous professional rider. Become an off-road racing legend in your own right! Your time is now!
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RIDE 4
Single-player alternative to Dakar Desert Rally — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Racing with Dakar Desert Rally.
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.
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Forza Horizon 5
Single-player alternative to Dakar Desert Rally — playable solo, no multiplayer required.
Explore the vibrant open world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in the world’s greatest cars.
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The Crew Motorfest
Single-player alternative to Dakar Desert Rally — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Racing with Dakar Desert Rally.
Welcome to Motorfest, the ultimate open-world driving experience. Explore the Hawaiian islands of O'ahu and Maui. Celebrate the best of car culture through 20+ themed campaigns (street racing, offroad, drift...) and collect hundreds of iconic vehicles. Enjoy the game free for five hours!