# Games like Project CARS

> The closest matches to Project CARS: Project CARS 2, DiRT Rally, Assetto Corsa, iRacing, and F1 2016. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Project CARS 2](https://imho.run/games/378860/project-cars-2) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS. 5,859 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/378860/)
2. [DiRT Rally](https://imho.run/games/310560/dirt-rally) — A frequent pick in Project CARS players' libraries, and another Sports. 10,015 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/310560/)
3. [Assetto Corsa](https://imho.run/games/244210/assetto-corsa) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS. 58,334 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244210/)
4. [iRacing](https://imho.run/games/266410/iracing) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS. 2,941 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/266410/)
5. [F1 2016](https://imho.run/games/391040/f1-2016) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS. 1,176 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/391040/)
6. [GRID Autosport](https://imho.run/games/255220/grid-autosport) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS. 1,906 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/255220/)
7. [rFactor 2](https://imho.run/games/365960/rfactor-2) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS. 3,503 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/365960/)
8. [Wreckfest](https://imho.run/games/228380/wreckfest) — A frequent pick in Project CARS players' libraries, and another Action. 18,276 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/228380/)
9. [Automobilista 2](https://imho.run/games/1066890/automobilista-2) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS. 5,381 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1066890/)
10. [Need for Speed: Shift](https://imho.run/games/24870/need-for-speed-shift) — A frequent pick in Project CARS players' libraries, and another Racing. 858 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/24870/)
11. [Shift 2 Unleashed](https://imho.run/games/47920/shift-2-unleashed) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS. 1,022 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/47920/)
12. [RaceRoom Racing Experience](https://imho.run/games/211500/raceroom-racing-experience) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS. 11,306 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/211500/)
13. [Project CARS 3](https://imho.run/games/958400/project-cars-3) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS. 1,086 Steam reviews, 53% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/958400/)
14. [Redout: Enhanced Edition](https://imho.run/games/517710/redout-enhanced-edition) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS. 2,295 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/517710/)
15. [RACE 07](https://imho.run/games/8600/race-07) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS. 547 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/8600/)
16. [WRC 8 FIA World Rally Championship](https://imho.run/games/1004750/wrc-8-fia-world-rally-championship) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS. 385 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1004750/)
17. [Circuit Superstars](https://imho.run/games/1097130/circuit-superstars) — Shares vehicle handling differences with Project CARS. 1,367 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1097130/)
18. [KartKraft™](https://imho.run/games/406350/kartkraft) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS. 1,593 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/406350/)
19. [Motorsport Manager](https://imho.run/games/415200/motorsport-manager) — Also Automobile Sim and Racing, like Project CARS. 5,101 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/415200/)
20. [GT Legends](https://imho.run/games/44690/gt-legends) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS. 118 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/44690/)
21. [Kart Racing Pro](https://imho.run/games/415600/kart-racing-pro) — Also Automobile Sim and Racing, like Project CARS. 549 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/415600/)
22. [City Car Driving](https://imho.run/games/493490/city-car-driving) — A frequent pick in Project CARS players' libraries, and another Indie. 6,391 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/493490/)
23. [TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge](https://imho.run/games/626610/tt-isle-of-man-ride-on-the-edge) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS. 484 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/626610/)
24. [The Crew™](https://imho.run/games/241560/the-crew) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS. 5,738 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/241560/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=234630&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=234630&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=234630&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=234630
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/234630
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Project CARS

Project CARS is a racing simulation released in 2015 by Slightly Mad Studios. Players progress through a career mode starting in karts and climbing toward Formula One vehicles. The game features dynamic weather and time-of-day systems that alter racing conditions, alongside AI aggression levels and distinct vehicle handling characteristics. Reviewers describe the experience as immersive and nostalgic, with force feedback that conveys car weight and grip through compatible wheels. Tracks span from historic circuits to modern facilities. The simulation supports single-player-only gameplay and runs at a playable level on Steam Deck. It holds a 74% positive rating from approximately 3,968 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 234630
- **Developer:** Slightly Mad Studios
- **Publisher:** Codemasters, Slightly Mad Studios, Electronic Arts
- **Genres:** Sports, Simulation, Racing
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Leaderboards, Steam Trading Cards, VR Support, VR Supported, Family Sharing
- **Released:** May 6, 2015
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 83
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/234630/project-cars)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=234630&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/234630/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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