Games like Umamusume: Pretty Derby
If Umamusume: Pretty Derby is your kind of game, the closest matches are Horse Race Tests: Life is Pain, ODDSTABLE and Silks & Glory — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its addictive career mode loop, competitive and emotional. 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 →Umamusume: Pretty Derby is a free-to-play anime sports simulation developed by Cygames where players train and manage horse-girl characters for competitive racing. The game features character-progression systems with card-inheritance mechanics, boss-fight events, and career-mode-progression alongside auto-battle functionality. Players navigate an in-depth training management system and participate in competitive-multiplayer modes. Reviewers highlight the deep horse-racing and idol-culture fusion, noting the endearing cast of unique horse-girl characters with touching storylines that create an immersive experience. The game offers build-variety across runs and maintains long-term engagement through its addictive-career-mode-loop. Currently holding a 94% positive rating from over 39,000 Steam reviews, Umamusume: Pretty Derby is playable on Steam Deck and presents a character-driven experience combining cute aesthetics with competitive gameplay.
About Umamusume: Pretty Derby: Umamusume: Pretty Derby, winner of Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025, is ready to race! Scout featured trainees and supporters as you navigate the immersive sports life simulation through the game's in-depth training system and top-of-the-line 3D graphics!
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Horse Race Tests: Life is Pain
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Top pick for Umamusume: Pretty Derby fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports with Umamusume: Pretty Derby.
In Horse Race Tests: Life is Pain, feed into your worst impulses in this action packed high score gambling game. Gain abilities to rig races in your favor! Collect virtual figurines of your favorite horses, like Jovial Merryment...
ODDSTABLE
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Second-strongest match for Umamusume: Pretty Derby fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with Umamusume: Pretty Derby.
Read six-horse fields, lock fixed odds, and survive a twelve-race tour in a single-player offline horse-racing roguelite. Build tickets with virtual coins, take underground contracts, and turn charms into a payout engine. No real-money gambling or in-game purchases.
Silks & Glory
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Third-strongest match for Umamusume: Pretty Derby fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports with Umamusume: Pretty Derby.
Build your racing legacy in a premium horse racing game with a full single-player career, direct jockey gameplay, deep stable management, worldwide competition, online leagues, 2–4 player split-screen, and LAN multiplayer.
Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition
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Shares an immersive mood with Umamusume: Pretty Derby.
Ranked #4 for Umamusume: Pretty Derby fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with Umamusume: Pretty Derby.
With stunning, realistic horses, an in-depth breeding system, and a range of exciting game modes, Rival Stars Horse Racing offers horse fans the ultimate racing and riding experience. Take the reins and become an equestrian legend!
Derby's Tycoon Online
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Shares meta progression, character progression, character driven and a competitive mood with Umamusume: Pretty Derby.
Ranked #5 for Umamusume: Pretty Derby fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with Umamusume: Pretty Derby.
Become a horse owner, own your own horses, train and participate in various races, and cultivate horse kings to dominate the track! Buy luxury cars, own your own independent villa, decorate your own mansion, form your own horse racing club with like-minded people, and become the derby's tycoon!
Derby Champions
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Ranked #6 for Umamusume: Pretty Derby fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with Umamusume: Pretty Derby.
Build your racing dynasty in Derby Champions. Breed elite horses, train champions, and compete against players worldwide in online races. Build your stable, trade horses in the marketplace, and race for glory.
Horse Racing Manager
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Shares simulation, character progression, management and an immersive mood with Umamusume: Pretty Derby.
Ranked #7 for Umamusume: Pretty Derby fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with Umamusume: Pretty Derby.
Manage your own horse racing stables, breed and train future champions. Compete across diverse tracks, balance finances, manage staff, and expand your reach in the world of horse racing. Turn ambition into legacy, one choice at a time.
Derby Life: Ranch & Race
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Ranked #8 for Umamusume: Pretty Derby fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with Umamusume: Pretty Derby.
Derby Life: Ranch & Race is where great racehorses are made, not born. Breed, raise, and train your own on a living open-world ranch, then saddle up and race the World Tour. Roam, fish, explore, compete. Your ranch, your horse, your glory.
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Granblue Fantasy: Relink
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A grand adventure in the skies awaits! Form a party of four from a diverse roster of skyfarers and slash—or shoot or hex—your way to victory against treacherous foes in this action RPG. Take on quests solo or with the help of others in up to 4-player co-op play!
Granblue Fantasy: Versus
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Shares a competitive mood with Umamusume: Pretty Derby.
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A new game in the Granblue Fantasy universe, available on Steam! This fantasy game blends fighting game action and RPG-style adventure. Throw yourself into matches or enjoy powering up your characters!
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
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Shares a competitive mood with Umamusume: Pretty Derby.
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Rise to the challenge in Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising! This powered up, revamped sequel to GBVS is more enjoyable and accessible than ever before. With simplified input options, even newcomers can engage in thrilling and strategic matches!
Little Noah: Scion of Paradise
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Join the genius alchemist Noah and her cat companion Zipper as they explore ancient ruins to uncover the secrets hidden within! Create unique teams and combos from 40+ recruitable allies in this casual but compelling game!
Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Party Dash
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Shares mini games, anime and a competitive mood with Umamusume: Pretty Derby.
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A colorful cast of pixel-art Umamusume are all in line and ready to compete in the Slapdash Grand Prix, a school festival featuring four zany events! Which team will run, shoot, and eat their way to gold and glory?
ZONE OF THE ENDERS THE 2nd RUNNER : M∀RS / アヌビス ゾーン・オブ・エンダーズ : マーズ
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Shares a nostalgic mood with Umamusume: Pretty Derby.
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ZONE OF THE ENDERS THE 2nd RUNNER - M∀RS Remastered in 4K and full VR. Enter Orbital Frame JEHUTY's cockpit and fly through Martian skies!
Shadowverse CCG
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Shares a competitive mood with Umamusume: Pretty Derby.
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Four million battles every day. One Shadowverse. Japan's #1 strategic card game. Made by card gamers for card gamers.
Granblue Fantasy
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Shares an immersive mood with Umamusume: Pretty Derby.
Another title from Cygames, Inc., the studio behind Umamusume: Pretty Derby.
Set forth on a grand journey across boundless skies in this landmark RPG, featuring fully voiced characters brought to life by the iconic artistry of Hideo Minaba and music scored by legendary composer Nobuo Uematsu.
Frequently asked about Umamusume: Pretty Derby
- Does Umamusume: Pretty Derby run on Steam Deck?
- Umamusume: Pretty Derby is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- Is Umamusume: Pretty Derby free to play?
- Yes — Umamusume: Pretty Derby is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
- Does Umamusume: Pretty Derby have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Umamusume: Pretty Derby supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, PvP).
- What games are most similar to Umamusume: Pretty Derby?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Umamusume: Pretty Derby are Horse Race Tests: Life is Pain, ODDSTABLE, Silks & Glory.
- Who developed Umamusume: Pretty Derby?
- Umamusume: Pretty Derby was developed by Cygames, Inc..
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