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Single-player games like Project CARS

Below are 15 single-player Steam games similar to Project CARS, 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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    Assetto Corsa — Steam game cover

    Assetto Corsa

    Single-player alternative to Project CARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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!

    2014SportsIndieSimulation19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    DiRT Rally — Steam game cover

    DiRT Rally

    Single-player alternative to Project CARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.

    2015SportsSimulationRacingDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
  3. 3
    Project CARS 2 — Steam game cover

    Project CARS 2

    Single-player alternative to Project CARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.

    2017RacingSingle-playerSimilar games →
  4. 4
    Assetto Corsa Competizione — Steam game cover

    Assetto Corsa Competizione

    Single-player alternative to Project CARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.

    2019SportsSimulationRacing39.99 USDDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
  5. 5
    DiRT 4 — Steam game cover

    DiRT 4

    Single-player alternative to Project CARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.

    2017SportsSimulationRacingDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    iRacing — Steam game cover

    iRacing

    Single-player alternative to Project CARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.

    2015SportsSimulationMassively Multiplayer9.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Project CARS - Pagani Edition — Steam game cover

    Project CARS - Pagani Edition

    Single-player alternative to Project CARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Project CARS.

    Project CARS - Pagani Edition

    2016SportsSimulationRacingFreeSingle-playerSimilar games →
  8. 8
    Wreckfest — Steam game cover

    Wreckfest

    Single-player alternative to Project CARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.

    2018ActionSportsIndie29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Automobilista — Steam game cover

    Automobilista

    Single-player alternative to Project CARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.

    2016SportsSimulationRacing19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
  10. 10
    Project CARS 3 — Steam game cover

    Project CARS 3

    Single-player alternative to Project CARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.

    2020RacingDeck VerifiedSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Forza Motorsport — Steam game cover

    Forza Motorsport

    Single-player alternative to Project CARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.

    2023Racing69.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Need for Speed: Shift — Steam game cover

    Need for Speed: Shift

    Single-player alternative to Project CARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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...

    2009RacingDeck PlayableSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    Shift 2 Unleashed — Steam game cover

    Shift 2 Unleashed

    Single-player alternative to Project CARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Racing with Project CARS.

    Bring the true driver’s experience to life with all the intensity and exhilaration of being behind the wheel!

    2011RacingSingle-playerSimilar games →
  14. 14
    Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends — Steam game cover

    Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends

    Single-player alternative to Project CARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.

    2012Racing19.99 USDSingle-playerSimilar games →
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    FAST & FURIOUS CROSSROADS — Steam game cover

    FAST & FURIOUS CROSSROADS

    Single-player alternative to Project CARS — playable solo, no multiplayer required. 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.

    2020ActionRacingSingle-playerSimilar games →