Games like F1™ 2017
If F1™ 2017 is your kind of game, the closest matches are F1 2016, F1 2018 and DiRT Rally — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its authentic formula 1 experience, best career mode and inclusion of classic cars. 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 →F1™ 2017 is a racing and simulation game released in 2017 by Codemasters. The game features a career mode where players compete to win championships, a damage model, and a realistic handling model. Players can drive both contemporary 2017 Formula 1 cars and classic cars spanning three decades of motorsport history. Reviewers highlight the polished handling model and describe the experience as immersive and competitive. Players specifically cite the career mode and the inclusion of classic cars as particularly engaging features. The game holds an 87% positive rating from over 1400 Steam reviews and is marked as playable on Steam Deck, with challenging difficulty and medium-length sessions.
About F1™ 2017: 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.

Players who liked F1™ 2017 also play
Steam players who put hours into F1™ 2017 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.
F1 2016
WHY THIS
Shares career mode and an immersive mood with F1™ 2017.
Top pick for F1™ 2017 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1™ 2017.
Create your own legend in F1™ 2016. Get ready to go deeper into the world of the most prestigious motorsport than ever before. Work with your agent, engineer and team to develop your car in the deepest ever career experience, spanning up to ten seasons.
F1 2018
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with F1™ 2017.
Second-strongest match for F1™ 2017 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1™ 2017.
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.
DiRT Rally
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for F1™ 2017 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1™ 2017.
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.
F1® 2020
WHY THIS
Shares classic cars and a competitive mood with F1™ 2017.
Ranked #4 for F1™ 2017 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1™ 2017.
F1® 2020 allows you to create your F1® team for the very first time and race alongside the official teams and drivers. Alternatively, challenge your friends in new split-screen with casual race options for more relaxed racing. Compete on 22 circuits, with current and classic content.
DiRT 4
WHY THIS
Shares damage model and a competitive mood with F1™ 2017.
Ranked #5 for F1™ 2017 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1™ 2017.
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.
F1 2015
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with F1™ 2017.
Ranked #6 for F1™ 2017 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Racing with F1™ 2017.
Race like a champion in F1™ 2015 A stunning new game engine and all-new ‘broadcast presentation’ puts you in the heart of the action.
F1 2012™
WHY THIS
Shares damage model and a competitive mood with F1™ 2017.
Ranked #7 for F1™ 2017 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1™ 2017.
The next game in the BAFTA-winning series featuring all the official drivers, teams and circuits from the 2012 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™.
GRID Autosport
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with F1™ 2017.
Ranked #8 for F1™ 2017 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Racing with F1™ 2017.
It’s all about the teams, the rivals and the race as you become driver for hire, specialising in your favourite disciplines or conquering them all in an intense world of professional motorsport.
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Steam Engine Simulator
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with F1™ 2017.
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More from Codemasters
Other recommendable Steam games by Codemasters, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
DiRT Rally 2.0
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with F1™ 2017.
Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind F1™ 2017. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1™ 2017.
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
WHY THIS
Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind F1™ 2017. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1™ 2017.
Every story has a beginning in F1® 2021, the official videogame of the 2021 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™. Enjoy the stunning new features of F1® 2021, including the thrilling story experience ‘Braking Point’, two-player Career, and get even closer to the grid with ‘Real-Season Start’.
F1® 2020
WHY THIS
Shares classic cars and a competitive mood with F1™ 2017.
Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind F1™ 2017. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1™ 2017.
F1® 2020 allows you to create your F1® team for the very first time and race alongside the official teams and drivers. Alternatively, challenge your friends in new split-screen with casual race options for more relaxed racing. Compete on 22 circuits, with current and classic content.
F1® 25
WHY THIS
Shares career mode and a competitive mood with F1™ 2017.
Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind F1™ 2017. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1™ 2017.
Leave your mark on the world of racing in F1® 25, the official video game of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship™, featuring a revamped My Team mode, the thrilling third chapter of Braking Point, and more!
F1® 22
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with F1™ 2017.
Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind F1™ 2017. Shares Sports and Racing with F1™ 2017.
Enter the new era of Formula 1® in EA SPORTS™ F1® 22 the official videogame of the 2022 FIA Formula One World Championship™.
DiRT Rally
WHY THIS
Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind F1™ 2017. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1™ 2017.
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.
F1® 24
WHY THIS
Shares career mode and a competitive mood with F1™ 2017.
Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind F1™ 2017. Shares Sports and Racing with F1™ 2017.
Join the grid and Be One of the 20. Drive like the greatest in EA SPORTS™ F1® 24, the official video game of the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship™.
F1® 23
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with F1™ 2017.
Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind F1™ 2017. Shares Sports and Racing with F1™ 2017.
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.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
DiRT Rally
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1™ 2017.
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.
F1® 2020
WHY THIS
Shares classic cars and a competitive mood with F1™ 2017.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1™ 2017.
F1® 2020 allows you to create your F1® team for the very first time and race alongside the official teams and drivers. Alternatively, challenge your friends in new split-screen with casual race options for more relaxed racing. Compete on 22 circuits, with current and classic content.
DiRT 4
WHY THIS
Shares damage model and a competitive mood with F1™ 2017.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1™ 2017.
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.
GRID Autosport
WHY THIS
Shares a competitive mood with F1™ 2017.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Sports and Racing with F1™ 2017.
It’s all about the teams, the rivals and the race as you become driver for hire, specialising in your favourite disciplines or conquering them all in an intense world of professional motorsport.
Frequently asked about F1™ 2017
- Does F1™ 2017 run on Steam Deck?
- F1™ 2017 is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- Does F1™ 2017 have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — F1™ 2017 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
- What games are most similar to F1™ 2017?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside F1™ 2017 are F1 2016, F1 2018, DiRT Rally.
- Who developed F1™ 2017?
- F1™ 2017 was developed by Codemasters, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux) and published by Codemasters, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux).
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