Choose rFactor
Choose rFactor if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.5% positive across 334 reviews.
rFactor vs Automobilista
rFactor and Automobilista both land in Sports, Simulation, Racing on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Sports, Simulation, Racing on Steam. rFactor (2015) is 1 year older than Automobilista (2016). rFactor scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than Automobilista (86.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Automobilista
Choose Automobilista if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Automobilista launched in 2016.
Both rFactor and Automobilista sit in Sports, Simulation, and Racing on Steam and both list Multi-player, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 rFactor |  Automobilista | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2016 |
| Genres | Sports, Simulation, Racing | Sports, Simulation, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.5% positive (334 reviews) | 86.1% positive (635 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Image Space Incorporated | Reiza Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Simulation, Racing on Steam.
- rFactor (2015) is 1 year older than Automobilista (2016).
- rFactor scores higher on Steam reviews (92.5% positive) than Automobilista (86.1% positive).
- Automobilista is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than rFactor (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: rFactor is Deck Playable, Automobilista is Deck Unsupported.
rFactor vs Automobilista — FAQ
- Which is better, rFactor or Automobilista?
- On Steam reviews rFactor scores higher (92.5% positive) than Automobilista (86.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, rFactor is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play rFactor or Automobilista first?
- If you want chronology, rFactor (2015) came out before Automobilista (2016). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are rFactor and Automobilista similar?
- They overlap on Sports, Simulation, Racing on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.