# Games like Project CARS 3

> The closest matches to Project CARS 3: Project CARS 2, Project CARS, GRID, EA SPORTS™ WRC, and Need for Speed: Shift. 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 3. 5,859 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/378860/)
2. [Project CARS](https://imho.run/games/234630/project-cars) — A frequent pick in Project CARS 3 players' libraries, and another Sports. 3,968 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/234630/)
3. [GRID](https://imho.run/games/703860/grid) — A frequent pick in Project CARS 3 players' libraries, and another Action. 1,666 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/703860/)
4. [EA SPORTS™ WRC](https://imho.run/games/1849250/ea-sports-wrc) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS 3. 5,614 Steam reviews, 59% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1849250/)
5. [Need for Speed: Shift](https://imho.run/games/24870/need-for-speed-shift) — A frequent pick in Project CARS 3 players' libraries, and another Racing. 858 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/24870/)
6. [Assetto Corsa Competizione](https://imho.run/games/805550/assetto-corsa-competizione) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS 3. 13,836 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/805550/)
7. [Little Racers STREET](https://imho.run/games/262690/little-racers-street) — Shares weather effects and career mode progression with Project CARS 3. 278 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/262690/)
8. [Automobilista 2](https://imho.run/games/1066890/automobilista-2) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS 3. 5,381 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1066890/)
9. [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 3. 385 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1004750/)
10. [iRacing](https://imho.run/games/266410/iracing) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS 3. 2,941 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/266410/)
11. [NASCAR Heat 5](https://imho.run/games/1265860/nascar-heat-5) — Shares career mode progression with Project CARS 3. 2,300 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1265860/)
12. [Redout: Enhanced Edition](https://imho.run/games/517710/redout-enhanced-edition) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS 3. 2,295 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/517710/)
13. [Wreckfest](https://imho.run/games/228380/wreckfest) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS 3. 18,276 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/228380/)
14. [CarX Street](https://imho.run/games/1114150/carx-street) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS 3. 9,054 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1114150/)
15. [GT Legends](https://imho.run/games/44690/gt-legends) — Shares career mode progression with Project CARS 3. 118 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/44690/)
16. [RaceRoom Racing Experience](https://imho.run/games/211500/raceroom-racing-experience) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS 3. 11,306 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/211500/)
17. [KartKraft™](https://imho.run/games/406350/kartkraft) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS 3. 1,593 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/406350/)
18. [Le Mans Ultimate](https://imho.run/games/2399420/le-mans-ultimate) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS 3. 5,814 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2399420/)
19. [DRIFT CE](https://imho.run/games/520950/drift-ce) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS 3. 964 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/520950/)
20. [Shift 2 Unleashed](https://imho.run/games/47920/shift-2-unleashed) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS 3. 1,022 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/47920/)
21. [RIDE 4](https://imho.run/games/1259980/ride-4) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS 3. 2,659 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1259980/)
22. [Forza Horizon 5](https://imho.run/games/1551360/forza-horizon-5) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS 3. 90,035 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1551360/)
23. [Rush Rally 3](https://imho.run/games/2020860/rush-rally-3) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS 3. 431 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2020860/)
24. [The Crew™ 2](https://imho.run/games/646910/the-crew-2) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Project CARS 3. 26,792 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/646910/)

## 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=958400&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=958400&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=958400&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=958400
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/958400
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Project CARS 3

Project CARS 3 is a racing game developed by Slightly Mad Studios and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, released in 2020. Positioned between pure simulation and arcade racers, the title features a lengthy career mode with progression systems, alongside a diverse range of tracks and over 200 vehicles that players can personalise through livery editors. The game supports first-person and third-person viewpoints, weather effects, and photo modes, with verified Steam Deck compatibility. Players describe the driving physics as satisfying enough for extended sessions, while the challenging AI provides competitive rivalries throughout. Reviewers highlight the experience as immersive, with the title earning a 53% positive rating from 1,086 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 958400
- **Developer:** Slightly Mad Studios
- **Publisher:** BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
- **Genres:** Racing
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Online PvP, PvP, VR Supported, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Aug 27, 2020
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/958400/project-cars-3)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=958400&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/958400/)
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