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Games like F1 RACE STARS™

If F1 RACE STARS™ is your kind of game, the closest matches are F1 2012™, Horizon Chase Turbo and DIRT 5 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its comedic, funny and nostalgic. 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.

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About F1 RACE STARS™: F1 RACE STARS™ is a brand new world of FORMULA ONE™ fun as you’ve never seen it before!

2012RacingMetacritic 62Windowsby Codemasters
F1 RACE STARS™ — Steam game cover
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Best enjoyed in splitscreen with friendsCartoonish f1 drivers and teamsRefueling mid race adds strategyComedicFunnyNostalgic

Players who liked F1 RACE STARS™ also play

Steam players who put hours into F1 RACE STARS™ also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. F1 2012™

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with F1 RACE STARS™.

    Top pick for F1 RACE STARS™ fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Racing with F1 RACE STARS™.

    The next game in the BAFTA-winning series featuring all the official drivers, teams and circuits from the 2012 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™.

    2012SportsSimulationRacingDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Horizon Chase Turbo

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with F1 RACE STARS™.

    Second-strongest match for F1 RACE STARS™ fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    Thrilling arcade racing game, inspired by the super-fun-straight-to-the-point classic racing games from the 90s.

    2018ActionSportsIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. DIRT 5

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for F1 RACE STARS™ fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.

    DIRT 5 is a fun, amplified, off-road arcade racing experience created by Codemasters. Blaze a trail on routes across the world, covering gravel, ice, snow and sand, with a roster of cars ranging from rally icons to trucks, to GT heroes.

    2020ActionSportsAdventure17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. F1 2014

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with F1 RACE STARS™.

    Ranked #4 for F1 RACE STARS™ fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Racing with F1 RACE STARS™.

    Feel the power of new turbocharged FORMULA ONE™ cars in the most accessible FORMULA 1™ video game yet. Features all the cars, drivers and circuits from the 2014 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™!

    2014SportsRacingSteam ↗
  5. Star Drift Evolution

    WHY THIS

    Shares a whimsical mood with F1 RACE STARS™.

    Ranked #5 for F1 RACE STARS™ fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Racing with F1 RACE STARS™.

    Speed up and powerslide through twisty corners in this minimalistic arcade racer. No braking required. Stay on the throttle and feel the adrenaline of highspeed drifting. Race against AI, leaderboard ghosts or friends online or in split screen. Easy to learn, hard to master!

    2021Racing14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. GRID Autosport

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for F1 RACE STARS™ fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Racing with F1 RACE STARS™.

    It’s all about the teams, the rivals and the race as you become driver for hire, specialising in your favourite disciplines or conquering them all in an intense world of professional motorsport.

    2014SportsRacingDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Toybox Turbos

    WHY THIS

    Shares a funny mood with F1 RACE STARS™.

    Ranked #7 for F1 RACE STARS™ fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Racing with F1 RACE STARS™.

    Codemasters reboots the classic table top racing experience in Toybox Turbos! Collect & customise 35 vehicles, take on 18 crazy tracks & send your rivals into a spin with awesome power-ups, including mines, machine guns & giant car-mounted hammers!

    2014RacingDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. GRID 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for F1 RACE STARS™ fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Racing with F1 RACE STARS™.

    Be fast, be first and be famous as the race returns in GRID 2, the sequel to the BAFTA-award winning, multi-million selling Race Driver: GRID.

    2013SportsRacingDeck PlayableSteam ↗

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    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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More from Codemasters

Other recommendable Steam games by Codemasters, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. DiRT Rally 2.0

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind F1 RACE STARS™. Shares Racing with F1 RACE STARS™.

    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.

    2019SportsSimulationRacing13.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. F1® 2021

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind F1 RACE STARS™. Shares Racing with F1 RACE STARS™.

    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’.

    2021SportsSimulationRacingDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. F1® 2020

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind F1 RACE STARS™. Shares Racing with F1 RACE STARS™.

    F1® 2020 allows you to create your F1® team for the very first time and race alongside the official teams and drivers. Alternatively, challenge your friends in new split-screen with casual race options for more relaxed racing. Compete on 22 circuits, with current and classic content.

    2020SportsSimulationRacingDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. F1® 25

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind F1 RACE STARS™. Shares Racing with F1 RACE STARS™.

    Leave your mark on the world of racing in F1® 25, the official video game of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship™, featuring a revamped My Team mode, the thrilling third chapter of Braking Point, and more!

    2025SportsSimulationRacing23.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. F1® 22

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind F1 RACE STARS™. Shares Racing with F1 RACE STARS™.

    Enter the new era of Formula 1® in EA SPORTS™ F1® 22 the official videogame of the 2022 FIA Formula One World Championship™.

    2022SportsRacingDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. DiRT Rally

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind F1 RACE STARS™. Shares Racing with F1 RACE STARS™.

    DiRT Rally is the most authentic and thrilling rally game ever made, road-tested over 80 million miles by the DiRT community. It perfectly captures that white knuckle feeling of racing on the edge as you hurtle along dangerous roads, knowing that one crash could irreparably harm your stage time.

    2015SportsSimulationRacingDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. F1® 24

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with F1 RACE STARS™.

    Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind F1 RACE STARS™. Shares Racing with F1 RACE STARS™.

    Join the grid and Be One of the 20. Drive like the greatest in EA SPORTS™ F1® 24, the official video game of the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship™.

    2024SportsRacingSteam ↗
  8. F1® 23

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind F1 RACE STARS™. Shares Racing with F1 RACE STARS™.

    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.

    2023SportsRacingDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Horizon Chase Turbo

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with F1 RACE STARS™.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box.

    Thrilling arcade racing game, inspired by the super-fun-straight-to-the-point classic racing games from the 90s.

    2018ActionSportsIndie19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. DIRT 5

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box.

    DIRT 5 is a fun, amplified, off-road arcade racing experience created by Codemasters. Blaze a trail on routes across the world, covering gravel, ice, snow and sand, with a roster of cars ranging from rally icons to trucks, to GT heroes.

    2020ActionSportsAdventure17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. GRID Autosport

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Racing with F1 RACE STARS™.

    It’s all about the teams, the rivals and the race as you become driver for hire, specialising in your favourite disciplines or conquering them all in an intense world of professional motorsport.

    2014SportsRacingDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Toybox Turbos

    WHY THIS

    Shares a funny mood with F1 RACE STARS™.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Racing with F1 RACE STARS™.

    Codemasters reboots the classic table top racing experience in Toybox Turbos! Collect & customise 35 vehicles, take on 18 crazy tracks & send your rivals into a spin with awesome power-ups, including mines, machine guns & giant car-mounted hammers!

    2014RacingDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about F1 RACE STARS™

Does F1 RACE STARS™ work on Steam Deck?
F1 RACE STARS™ is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
Does F1 RACE STARS™ have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — F1 RACE STARS™ supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Co-op).
What games are most similar to F1 RACE STARS™?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside F1 RACE STARS™ are F1 2012™, Horizon Chase Turbo, DIRT 5.
Who developed F1 RACE STARS™?
F1 RACE STARS™ was developed by Codemasters and published by Codemasters, Electronic Arts.

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