Single-player games like Short Oval Simulator
Below are 13 single-player Steam games similar to Short Oval Simulator, 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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DiRT Rally
Single-player alternative to Short Oval Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Short Oval Simulator.
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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EA SPORTS™ WRC
Single-player alternative to Short Oval Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Short Oval Simulator.
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.
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Wreckfest
Single-player alternative to Short Oval Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Indie with Short Oval Simulator.
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.
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Assetto Corsa
Single-player alternative to Short Oval Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Indie with Short Oval Simulator.
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!
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TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge
Single-player alternative to Short Oval Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Short Oval Simulator.
For bikers, there are two types of speed races: the Isle of Man TT and the rest. No race is more difficult. Take up the challenge of the legendary Snaefell Mountain course: all 37.73 miles faithfully reproduced with the champions and their bikes.
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Project CARS
Single-player alternative to Short Oval Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Short Oval Simulator.
THE ULTIMATE DRIVER JOURNEY delivers the soul of motor racing in the world’s most beautiful, authentic, and technically-advanced racing game.
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Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit
Single-player alternative to Short Oval Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Racing with Short Oval Simulator.
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit launches you into a new open-world landscape behind the wheel of the world's fastest and most beautiful cars. From Criterion, the award-winning studio behind the Burnout series, Hot Pursuit will redefine racing games for a whole new generation.
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FlatOut
Single-player alternative to Short Oval Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Simulation and Racing with Short Oval Simulator.
Ram through pile-ups and smash through your windshield as you push racing to the edge! FlatOut™ delivers more heart-stopping thrills than any sane driver can handle!
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Carp Fishing Simulator
Single-player alternative to Short Oval Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Short Oval Simulator.
Carp Fishing Simulator aims to be the most advanced, authentic fishing experience on the market.
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Sea Fishing Simulator
Single-player alternative to Short Oval Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Simulation with Short Oval Simulator.
Go fishing in the North Sea!
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Super Retro GP
Single-player alternative to Short Oval Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Indie with Short Oval Simulator.
Inspired by SEGA's Virtua Racing, Super Retro GP is a modern retro arcade racing game featuring a clean flat shaded polygon retro aesthetic with modern lighting effects to help it stand out without losing the retro charm.
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DDI Rally Championship
Single-player alternative to Short Oval Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Indie with Short Oval Simulator.
Strap in and get ready to experience the thrill of high-speed racing, as you navigate through dynamic terrains, including rugged mountains, dense forests, and treacherous deserts.
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Speedy 500
Single-player alternative to Short Oval Simulator — playable solo, no multiplayer required. Shares Sports and Indie with Short Oval Simulator.
Featuring arcade racing physics built from the ground up like how they used to make them in the 90s. Inspired by Sega's Indy 500 arcade game and IndyCar racing.