Games like DiRT Rally
If DiRT Rally is your kind of game, the closest matches are DiRT Rally 2.0, DiRT 4 and Project CARS — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its force feedback, realistic physics and variety of vehicle classes. 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 →DiRT Rally (2015) is a racing simulation that emphasizes realistic physics and vehicle handling across varied surfaces and conditions. The game features force-feedback support, manual transmission options, and VR compatibility, with a progression system based on promotion and relegation. Players describe the experience as challenging, tense, and occasionally contemplative as they navigate vintage cars through demanding rally stages. Reviewers highlight the variety of vehicle classes and dynamic weather conditions as particularly engaging elements, along with the weight-transfer mechanics that reward patience and precision. The title has earned a 90% positive rating from over 10,000 Steam reviews and is verified to run on Steam Deck. With its massive scope and hardcore difficulty, DiRT Rally offers a comprehensive rally experience for simulation enthusiasts.
About DiRT Rally: 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.
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DiRT Rally 2.0
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Shares a challenging mood with DiRT Rally.
Top pick for DiRT Rally fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with DiRT 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.
DiRT 4
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Shares a challenging mood with DiRT Rally.
Second-strongest match for DiRT Rally fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with DiRT Rally.
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
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with DiRT Rally.
Third-strongest match for DiRT Rally fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with DiRT Rally.
THE ULTIMATE DRIVER JOURNEY delivers the soul of motor racing in the world’s most beautiful, authentic, and technically-advanced racing game.
Assetto Corsa
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Shares a challenging mood with DiRT Rally.
Ranked #4 for DiRT Rally fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with DiRT Rally.
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!
EA SPORTS™ WRC
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Shares a contemplative mood with DiRT Rally.
Ranked #5 for DiRT Rally fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with DiRT 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.
F1™ 2017
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Ranked #6 for DiRT Rally fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with DiRT Rally.
MAKE HISTORY - Win the 2017 World Championship, break every record in the fastest ever F1™ cars, and race some of the most iconic F1 cars of the last 30 years.
F1 2018
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Shares a challenging mood with DiRT Rally.
Ranked #7 for DiRT Rally fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with DiRT Rally.
MAKE HEADLINES in F1® 2018. F1® 2018 is the official videogame of the 2018 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™. Become immersed in the world of Formula 1® more than ever before.Build your reputation both on and off the track, with time-pressured media interviews that influence your F1 career path.
Project CARS 2
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Shares a contemplative mood with DiRT Rally.
Ranked #8 for DiRT Rally fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Racing with DiRT 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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Wreckfest
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Shares a challenging mood with DiRT Rally.
Reviewers of DiRT Rally cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Sports and Simulation with DiRT Rally.
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Hero Generations
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Shares a contemplative mood with DiRT Rally.
Reviewers of DiRT Rally cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with DiRT Rally.
The original roguelike/4X strategy game where every turn is one year of your life. Explore, find a mate, build a home, and raise a child before you die to keep your legacy going. Praised as "the offspring of Sid Meier's Civilization, Passage, and The Legend of Zelda." IndieCade Finalist.
V-Rally 4
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Shares a challenging mood with DiRT Rally.
Reviewers of DiRT Rally cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Racing with DiRT Rally.
The return of a legendary off-road racing game! Enjoy an extreme experience while becoming an expert in a demanding simulation. Take on the challenges of rallies, rallycross, drifts, buggies and hill climbs, and set off on a spectacular journey across every continent.
Assetto Corsa Rally
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with DiRT Rally.
Reviewers of DiRT Rally cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Racing with DiRT Rally.
Assetto Corsa Rally is a high-fidelity rally sim built for precision and challenge. With 3D laser-scanned stages and cars, professional co-driver support, and dynamic conditions, it delivers a demanding, immersive experience where every second behind the wheel counts.
Sébastien Loeb Rally EVO
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Shares a challenging mood with DiRT Rally.
Reviewers of DiRT Rally cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Sports and Simulation with DiRT Rally.
Sébastien Loeb Rally EVO brings off-road racing to a whole new level of simulation and engagement. It will enable you to drive the best rally cars from the past up to the present day in the most exciting off-road events across the globe.
DiRT Rally 2.0
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Shares a challenging mood with DiRT Rally.
Reviewers of DiRT Rally cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Sports and Simulation with DiRT 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.
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted
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Shares a challenging mood with DiRT Rally.
Reviewers of DiRT Rally cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Racing with DiRT Rally.
The open-world action in Need for Speed Most Wanted gives you the freedom to drive your way. Hit jumps and shortcuts, switch cars, lie low or head for terrain that plays to your vehicle’s unique strengths. Fight your way past cops and rivals using skill, high-end car tech and tons of nitrous.
art of rally
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Reviewers of DiRT Rally cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Sports and Simulation with DiRT Rally.
Race in the golden era of rally. Drive iconic cars from the 60s to Group B on challenging stages through stylized environments inspired by real worldwide locations. Will you master the art of rally?
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DiRT Rally 2.0
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Shares a challenging mood with DiRT Rally.
Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind DiRT Rally. Shares Sports and Simulation with DiRT 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.
F1® 2021
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Shares a stressful mood with DiRT Rally.
Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind DiRT Rally. Shares Sports and Simulation with DiRT Rally.
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F1® 2020
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Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind DiRT Rally. Shares Sports and Simulation with DiRT Rally.
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F1® 22
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Shares a stressful mood with DiRT Rally.
Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind DiRT Rally. Shares Sports and Racing with DiRT Rally.
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F1® 24
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Shares a tense mood with DiRT Rally.
Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind DiRT Rally. Shares Sports and Racing with DiRT Rally.
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F1® 23
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with DiRT Rally.
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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.
DiRT 4
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with DiRT Rally.
Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind DiRT Rally. Shares Sports and Simulation with DiRT Rally.
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.
Frequently asked about DiRT Rally
- Is DiRT Rally verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — DiRT Rally is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- Does DiRT Rally have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — DiRT Rally supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
- What games are most similar to DiRT Rally?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside DiRT Rally are DiRT Rally 2.0, DiRT 4, Project CARS.
- Who developed DiRT Rally?
- DiRT Rally was developed by Codemasters, Feral Interactive (Linux), Feral Interactive (Mac) and published by Codemasters, Feral Interactive (Linux), Feral Interactive (Mac).
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