Games like rFactor
If rFactor is your kind of game, the closest matches are rFactor 2, Automobilista and Assetto Corsa — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, nostalgic and retro. 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 →About rFactor: rFactor is a realistic easily extendable racing simulation from Image Space Incorporated. It offers the latest in vehicle and race customization, great graphics, outstanding multiplayer, and the height of racing realism.
Players who liked rFactor also play
Steam players who put hours into rFactor 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.
rFactor 2
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with rFactor.
Top pick for rFactor fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with rFactor.
rFactor 2 is a realistic, easily extendable racing simulation that offers race customization, great graphics, outstanding multiplayer and the height of racing realism. It features mixed class road racing with ultra realistic dynamics, an immersive sound environment and stunning graphics.
Automobilista
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with rFactor.
Second-strongest match for rFactor fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with rFactor.
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.
Assetto Corsa
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with rFactor.
Third-strongest match for rFactor fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with rFactor.
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!
Project CARS
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with rFactor.
Ranked #4 for rFactor fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with rFactor.
THE ULTIMATE DRIVER JOURNEY delivers the soul of motor racing in the world’s most beautiful, authentic, and technically-advanced racing game.
EA SPORTS™ WRC
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with rFactor.
Ranked #5 for rFactor fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with rFactor.
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.
Dakar 18
WHY THIS
Shares a challenging mood with rFactor.
Ranked #6 for rFactor fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with rFactor.
Based on the world famous annual rally raid organized by Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.) in South America, DAKAR 18 is a realistic simulation of the biggest cross-country rally in the world and features a variety of vehicles, including motorcycles, cars, trucks, quads and SSVs.
F1™ 2017
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for rFactor fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with rFactor.
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.
Assetto Corsa Competizione
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for rFactor fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with rFactor.
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.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below rFactor at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under rFactor on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with rFactor.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under rFactor on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with rFactor.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Kerbal Space Program
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under rFactor on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with rFactor.
In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.
Cookie Clicker
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under rFactor on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with rFactor.
An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.
Noita
WHY THIS
Priced ~68% under rFactor on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with rFactor.
Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.
FTL: Faster Than Light
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under rFactor on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with rFactor.
This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.
PowerWash Simulator
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under rFactor on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with rFactor.
Release the Pressure with PowerWash Simulator! Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find, all with the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish.
Buckshot Roulette
WHY THIS
Priced ~88% under rFactor on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with rFactor.
Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
SuchArt: Creative Space
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with rFactor.
Paint on any surfaces with numerous tools in Creative Space — a free sandbox version of SuchArt: Genius Artist Simulator. Create masterpieces, complete commissions, and decorate your studio in the most advanced artist sim!
Rec Room
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Rec Room is the best place to build and play games together. Party up with friends from all around the world to chat, hang out, explore MILLIONS of player-created rooms, or build something new and amazing to share with us all.
Umamusume: Pretty Derby
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Sports and Simulation with rFactor.
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!
Fishing Planet
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Sports and Simulation with rFactor.
Fishing Planet® is a free-to-play and highly realistic first-person online multiplayer fishing simulator. Developed by avid fishing enthusiasts to bring you the full thrill of actual angling on your PC.
DCS World Steam Edition
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with rFactor.
Feel the excitement of flying the Su-25T "Frogfoot" attack jet and the TF-51D "Mustang" in the free-to-play Digital Combat Simulator World!
TrackMania Nations Forever
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Racing with rFactor.
A free game in the truest sense of the word, TrackMania Nations Forever lets you drive at mind-blowing speeds on fun and spectacular tracks in solo and multiplayer modes.TrackMania Nations Forever offers a new "Forever" version of the Stadium environment, a solid solo mode and 65 brand new, progressively challenging tracks.
Screw Drivers
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with rFactor.
Crazy physics and high-speed races! Craft vehicles cleverly by combining building blocks and mechanical parts to create powerful drivetrains. Unlock new parts, race for the gold, and challenge your friends in multiplayer.
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Frequently asked about rFactor
- Does rFactor run on Steam Deck?
- rFactor is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- How much does rFactor cost?
- rFactor is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does rFactor have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — rFactor supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
- What games are most similar to rFactor?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside rFactor are rFactor 2, Automobilista, Assetto Corsa.
- Who developed rFactor?
- rFactor was developed by Image Space Incorporated.
imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on rFactor.
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