Free games like GRID
Below are 8 free-to-play Steam games similar to GRID, ranked by player overlap and content similarity. No purchase or Steam login required to view the list. Every pick is a full free-to-play title — not a demo, trial, or time-limited giveaway. imho.run's catalogue refreshes daily, so newly free or newly popular titles surface here without manual editing.
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Ranked picks
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TrackMania Nations Forever
Free-to-play alternative to GRID — no purchase or trial window. Shares Racing with GRID.
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.
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Screw Drivers
Free-to-play alternative to GRID — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action and Racing with GRID.
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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FPV SkyDive : FPV Drone Simulator
Free-to-play alternative to GRID — no purchase or trial window. Shares Casual and Racing with GRID.
FPV SkyDive is a free-to-play realistic drone racing and freestyle simulator. Feel the adrenaline of high speed first-person view drone racing in single-player or multi-player scenarios. The future is now, become an FPV pilot today!
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EarthKart: Google Maps Driving Simulator
Free-to-play alternative to GRID — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action and Simulation with GRID.
3D Google Earth Driving Simulator
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Kreedz Climbing
Free-to-play alternative to GRID — no purchase or trial window. Shares Sports and Racing with GRID.
Kreedz Climbing is the ultimate non-violent 3D platformer. Race against time and other players...or not and just relax on a server and watch others as they compete with the best to become a legend on the scene!
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Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Free-to-play alternative to GRID — no purchase or trial window. Shares Sports and Simulation with GRID.
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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Faaast Penguin
Free-to-play alternative to GRID — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action and Sports with GRID.
Welcome to a wild penguin vacation! Faaast Penguin is a free-to-play game featuring exhilarating survival races with up to 40 players battling it out in the rankings, as well as co-op mountain climbing where 1-4 players aim for the summit. Be a penguin and play with people worldwide!
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SurfsUp
Free-to-play alternative to GRID — no purchase or trial window. Shares Action and Sports with GRID.
SurfsUp is a free-to-play, high-speed multiplayer platformer where precision movement and air-surfing are the keys to setting your personal best time or even breaking a world record!