10 racing games fans of Gran Turismo should try

Gran Turismo is known for its attention to detail, realistic driving physics and large selection of cars and tracks. For players who enjoy that blend of simulation and curated driving experiences, several other titles offer comparable elements—some leaning toward strict realism, others toward more accessible arcade-style racing. Below are 10 games similar to Gran Turismo, with platform availability and what each one emphasizes.

Dirt Rally 2.0 — rally realism and damage model

Dirt Rally 2.0 rally car on a muddy stage — Image from Dirt Rally 2.0 (2019). Credit: Codemasters (divulgação)

DiRT Rally 2.0 focuses on rally and rallycross driving across diverse off-road surfaces. The game delivers a realistic handling model that reacts to terrain and weather, and a detailed damage system where vehicle damage affects performance during stages.

Available for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Assetto Corsa Competizione — GT3/GT4 championship simulation

GT3 car racing at dusk in Assetto Corsa Competizione — Image from Assetto Corsa Competizione. Credit: Kunos Simulazioni (divulgação)

Assetto Corsa Competizione centers on GT3 and GT4 competition, carrying official Blancpain GT Series licensing for 2018 and 2019. It prioritizes authentic high-performance car behavior and advanced physics to recreate GT racing dynamics.

Available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.

F1 22 — Formula 1 career with updated regulations

Formula 1 car on track in F1 22 — Image from F1 22. Credit: EA Sports (divulgação)

F1 22 preserves the franchise’s high-end visuals and highlights a robust career mode. With technical regulations updated for 2022, car models and physics were adjusted for more realism. The title also includes adaptive AI that modifies opponent performance according to player skill to keep races competitive.

Available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.

WRC Generations — modern rally with hybrids

Rally car kicking up dirt in WRC Generations — Image from WRC Generations. Credit: Nacon (divulgação)

WRC Generations, part of the World Rally Championship series, retains the gameplay modes of prior entries and introduces hybrid cars as a new element. It offers a range of terrains and dynamic weather to reproduce authentic rally conditions.

Available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch.

Forza Motorsport 7 — immersive circuit simulation

High-performance sports car on circuit in Forza Motorsport 7 — Image from Forza Motorsport 7. Credit: Microsoft Studios (divulgação)

Forza Motorsport 7 delivers an immersive driving simulation experience with detailed car handling, striking visuals and a wide roster of vehicles, tracks and event types. The game emphasizes realistic physics and precise driving mechanics.

Available for PC and Xbox One.

Project CARS 2 — broad car selection and deep physics

Racing lineup in Project CARS 2 — Image from Project CARS 2. Credit: Bandai Namco Entertainment (divulgação)

Project CARS 2 is notable for its authentic driving feel, extensive selection of cars and tracks, and a physics engine intended to faithfully reproduce vehicle behavior. The title also offers advanced customization for tuning and race setup.

Available for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Project CARS 3 — more accessible, arcade-leaning entry

Variety of cars showcased in Project CARS 3 — Image from Project CARS 3. Credit: Bandai Namco Entertainment (divulgação)

Project CARS 3 took a more accessible direction compared with its predecessors, aiming at a broader audience. That shift drew criticism from longtime fans who preferred the series’ simulation roots, but the game provides a fast-paced, arcade-friendly racing experience with many cars and circuits.

Available for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Grid Legends — narrative-driven arcade racing

Pack of racers in Grid Legends with cinematic lighting — Image from Grid Legends. Credit: Electronic Arts (divulgação)

Grid Legends represents an arcade-style approach with polished graphics and accessible handling. The game expands its story mode and offers a larger selection of circuits than previous series entries, focusing on entertainment and cinematic presentation over strict realism.

Available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.

Need for Speed Unbound — stylized street racing

Stylized street racing scene from Need for Speed Unbound — Image from Need for Speed Unbound. Credit: Electronic Arts (divulgação)

Need for Speed Unbound targets arcade racing fans with a distinctive visual style that blends cel-shading and graffiti elements atop realistic graphics. Set in the fictional Lakeshore City, inspired by Chicago, it brings back the heat system from Need for Speed Heat and emphasizes street racing thrills.

Available for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Driveclub — club-based competition on PlayStation 4

Players competing in club events in Driveclub — Image from Driveclub. Credit: Electronic Arts (divulgação)

Driveclub centers its gameplay around clubs: players can join or create clubs and compete collectively through challenges. Team-based objectives award fame and XP, reinforcing group competition as the core loop of the experience.

Exclusive to PlayStation 4.

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