Games like Project CARS
If Project CARS is your kind of game, the closest matches are Assetto Corsa, DiRT Rally and Project CARS 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, contemplative 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 →Project CARS is a racing simulation released in 2015 by Slightly Mad Studios. Players progress through a career mode starting in karts and climbing toward Formula One vehicles. The game features dynamic weather and time-of-day systems that alter racing conditions, alongside AI aggression levels and distinct vehicle handling characteristics. Reviewers describe the experience as immersive and nostalgic, with force feedback that conveys car weight and grip through compatible wheels. Tracks span from historic circuits to modern facilities. The simulation supports single-player-only gameplay and runs at a playable level on Steam Deck. It holds a 74% positive rating from approximately 3,968 Steam reviews.
About Project CARS: THE ULTIMATE DRIVER JOURNEY delivers the soul of motor racing in the world’s most beautiful, authentic, and technically-advanced racing game.
Players who liked Project CARS also play
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Assetto Corsa
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Project CARS.
Top pick for Project CARS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with Project CARS.
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!
DiRT Rally
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with Project CARS.
Second-strongest match for Project CARS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with Project CARS.
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.
Project CARS 2
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Project CARS.
Third-strongest match for Project CARS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Racing with Project CARS.
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.
Assetto Corsa Competizione
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Project CARS.
Ranked #4 for Project CARS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with Project CARS.
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.
iRacing
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Project CARS.
Ranked #5 for Project CARS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with Project CARS.
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.
DiRT 4
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Project CARS.
Ranked #6 for Project CARS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with Project CARS.
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.
Project CARS - Pagani Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Project CARS.
Ranked #7 for Project CARS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with Project CARS.
Project CARS - Pagani Edition
Wreckfest
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Project CARS.
Ranked #8 for Project CARS fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with Project CARS.
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.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Project CARS
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Assetto Corsa
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Project CARS.
Reviewers of Project CARS cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Sports and Simulation with Project CARS.
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!
iRacing
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Project CARS.
Reviewers of Project CARS cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Sports and Simulation with Project CARS.
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.
Project CARS 2
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Project CARS.
Reviewers of Project CARS cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Racing with Project CARS.
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.
Automobilista
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Project CARS.
Reviewers of Project CARS cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Sports and Simulation with Project CARS.
AUTOMOBILISTA places you in the driving seat of an advanced racing simulator, featuring elite brazilian racing series along with a wide range of racing vehicles and international tracks for a uniquely diverse motorsports experience.
Project CARS 3
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Project CARS.
Reviewers of Project CARS cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Racing with Project CARS.
Journey from weekend warrior to racing legend & experience the thrill & emotion of authentic racing. Own, upgrade and personalise hundreds of cars, customise your driver, tailor every setting & play the way you want in YOUR Ultimate Driver Journey.
Forza Motorsport
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with Project CARS.
Reviewers of Project CARS cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Racing with Project CARS.
Compete in over 500 cars on 30 world-famous tracks – now featuring the legendary Fujimi Kaido! Play the new 20th Anniversary Tour and obtain special rewards.
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
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Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Project CARS.
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WHY THIS
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WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
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WHY THIS
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Project CARS.
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More from Slightly Mad Studios
Other recommendable Steam games by Slightly Mad Studios, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Project CARS 2
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Project CARS.
Another title from Slightly Mad Studios, the studio behind Project CARS. Shares Racing with Project CARS.
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.
Need for Speed: Shift
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Project CARS.
Another title from Slightly Mad Studios, the studio behind Project CARS. Shares Racing with Project CARS.
Need for Speed™ SHIFT is an award-winning authentic racing game that combines the true driver’s experience with real-world physics, pixel-perfect car models, and a wide range of authentic race tracks. Need for Speed SHIFT takes players in a different direction to create a simulation experience that replicates the true feeling of driving...
Shift 2 Unleashed
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Project CARS.
Another title from Slightly Mad Studios, the studio behind Project CARS. Shares Racing with Project CARS.
Bring the true driver’s experience to life with all the intensity and exhilaration of being behind the wheel!
Project CARS 3
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Project CARS.
Another title from Slightly Mad Studios, the studio behind Project CARS. Shares Racing with Project CARS.
Journey from weekend warrior to racing legend & experience the thrill & emotion of authentic racing. Own, upgrade and personalise hundreds of cars, customise your driver, tailor every setting & play the way you want in YOUR Ultimate Driver Journey.
Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Project CARS.
Another title from Slightly Mad Studios, the studio behind Project CARS. Shares Racing with Project CARS.
Detailed physics underpin a huge variety of challenges set throughout the history of this landmark automotive brand. Painstakingly detailed cars and tracks reflect visceral damage as races wear on, an acute sense of speed communicates the power of these highly tuned vehicles, as advanced AI challenges even the most experienced driver.
Project CARS - Pagani Edition
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Project CARS.
Another title from Slightly Mad Studios, the studio behind Project CARS. Shares Sports and Simulation with Project CARS.
Project CARS - Pagani Edition
FAST & FURIOUS CROSSROADS
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Project CARS.
Another title from Slightly Mad Studios, the studio behind Project CARS. Shares Racing with Project CARS.
Gear up for an epic new chapter in the Fast & Furious saga with high-speed heists, cinematic nonstop action, and adrenaline-fueled stunts in exotic locations. Join longtime family and a tough new crew to hunt down an international crime syndicate and bring them to street justice.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
DiRT Rally
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with Project CARS.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Sports and Simulation with Project CARS.
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.
DiRT 4
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Project CARS.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Sports and Simulation with Project CARS.
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.
Wreckfest
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with Project CARS.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Sports and Simulation with Project CARS.
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 Project CARS
- Does Project CARS run on Steam Deck?
- Project CARS is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- Does Project CARS have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Project CARS supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
- What games are most similar to Project CARS?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Project CARS are Assetto Corsa, DiRT Rally, Project CARS 2.
- Who developed Project CARS?
- Project CARS was developed by Slightly Mad Studios and published by Codemasters, Slightly Mad Studios, Electronic Arts.
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