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Games like F1 2018

If F1 2018 is your kind of game, the closest matches are F1® 2020, F1™ 2017 and DiRT Rally — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its detailed career mode progression, inclusion of classic cars and challenging. 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.

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F1 2018 is Codemasters' official Formula 1 racing simulation released in 2018. Players progress through a detailed career mode that extends beyond the track, while extensive car setup options and a high skill ceiling reward those seeking mastery of the sport. The inclusion of classic cars provides a welcome contrast to the modern F1 vehicles. Reviewers highlight the realistic car handling and physics that contribute to an immersive experience, with players describing the overall challenge as demanding. The game supports online multiplayer for competitive racing alongside its substantial single-player content. It runs in playable condition on Steam Deck. The title holds an 87% positive rating from over 1600 Steam reviews.

About F1 2018: 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.

2018SportsSimulationRacingDeck PlayableMetacritic 83Windowsby Codemasters
F1 2018 — Steam game cover
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Detailed career mode progressionInclusion of classic carsRealistic car handling and physicsChallengingImmersiveCareer mode progressions

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Steam players who put hours into F1 2018 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.

  1. F1® 2020

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with F1 2018.

    Top pick for F1 2018 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1 2018.

    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.

    2020SportsSimulationRacingDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. F1™ 2017

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with F1 2018.

    Second-strongest match for F1 2018 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1 2018.

    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.

    2017SportsSimulationRacingDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. DiRT Rally

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with F1 2018.

    Third-strongest match for F1 2018 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1 2018.

    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.

    2015SportsSimulationRacingDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. F1 2016

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with F1 2018.

    Ranked #4 for F1 2018 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1 2018.

    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.

    2016SportsSimulationRacingDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Assetto Corsa

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with F1 2018.

    Ranked #5 for F1 2018 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1 2018.

    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!

    2014SportsIndieSimulation19.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. F1® 2021

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for F1 2018 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1 2018.

    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’.

    2021SportsSimulationRacingDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. F1® 24

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with F1 2018.

    Ranked #7 for F1 2018 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Racing with F1 2018.

    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™.

    2024SportsRacingSteam ↗
  8. Project CARS

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with F1 2018.

    Ranked #8 for F1 2018 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1 2018.

    THE ULTIMATE DRIVER JOURNEY delivers the soul of motor racing in the world’s most beautiful, authentic, and technically-advanced racing game.

    2015SportsSimulationRacingDeck PlayableSteam ↗

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    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

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  2. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with F1 2018.

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    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
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    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

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    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

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    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Steam Engine Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with F1 2018.

    The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.

    2023SimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

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    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. The Lab

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

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  8. DORONKO WANKO

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with F1 2018.

    『DORONKO WANKO』 is a DORONKO Action Game. In this game, You can become a cute, innocent Pomeranian, make your master's home messy and dirty. "Will the master be angry with me?" Don't worry. Because you are a sweet doggie.

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More from Codemasters

Other recommendable Steam games by Codemasters, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. DiRT Rally 2.0

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with F1 2018.

    Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind F1 2018. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1 2018.

    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.

    2019SportsSimulationRacing13.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. F1® 2021

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind F1 2018. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1 2018.

    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’.

    2021SportsSimulationRacingDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. F1® 2020

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with F1 2018.

    Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind F1 2018. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1 2018.

    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.

    2020SportsSimulationRacingDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. F1® 25

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with F1 2018.

    Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind F1 2018. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1 2018.

    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!

    2025SportsSimulationRacing23.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. F1® 22

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with F1 2018.

    Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind F1 2018. Shares Sports and Racing with F1 2018.

    Enter the new era of Formula 1® in EA SPORTS™ F1® 22 the official videogame of the 2022 FIA Formula One World Championship™.

    2022SportsRacingDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. DiRT Rally

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with F1 2018.

    Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind F1 2018. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1 2018.

    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.

    2015SportsSimulationRacingDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. F1® 24

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with F1 2018.

    Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind F1 2018. Shares Sports and Racing with F1 2018.

    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™.

    2024SportsRacingSteam ↗
  8. F1® 23

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with F1 2018.

    Another title from Codemasters, the studio behind F1 2018. Shares Sports and Racing with F1 2018.

    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.

    2023SportsRacingDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. F1® 2020

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with F1 2018.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1 2018.

    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.

    2020SportsSimulationRacingDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. DiRT Rally

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with F1 2018.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1 2018.

    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.

    2015SportsSimulationRacingDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. F1® 2021

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Sports and Simulation with F1 2018.

    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’.

    2021SportsSimulationRacingDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about F1 2018

Does F1 2018 run on Steam Deck?
F1 2018 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 2018 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — F1 2018 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to F1 2018?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside F1 2018 are F1® 2020, F1™ 2017, DiRT Rally.
Who developed F1 2018?
F1 2018 was developed by Codemasters and published by Codemasters, Electronic Arts.

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