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We filtered the 46 games similar to ArcRacer down to the 15 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Rocket League®, Need for Speed™ Heat and Star Wars: Episode I - Racer top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to ArcRacer.

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to ArcRacer is Rocket League® — scoring 51/100 on our similarity scale. Need for Speed™ Heat and Star Wars: Episode I - Racer follow close behind.

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The best games like ArcRacer on PlayStation

15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to ArcRacer. Each one has been evaluated across 6 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Rocket League®Closest overall match

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Rocket League®

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

Sci-FiCyberpunkMultiplayerOfflineSolo

Steam👍 88%· 579KRAWG👍 79%· 2.9KMC86IGDB89· 17OC87· 111

Year 2015Dev PsyonixPlaytime ~21hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arcade racing games cluster, with racing gameplay, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, competitive edge and vibe casual, while skipping strong narrative focus

Highly competitive soccer game with rocket-cars is the most comprehensive way to describe this game. Technically a sequel to Psyonix’ previous game - Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars; Rocket League successfully became a standalone sensation, that can be enjoyed by anyone.

Where it drifts furthest from ArcRacer: tone and visuals.

It predates ArcRacer by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Need for Speed™ HeatClosest on tone

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Need for Speed™ Heat

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

NarrativeMultiplayerSoloCo-opOnline

Steam👍 84%· 148KRAWG👍 45%· 560MC73OC72· 119

Year 2019Dev Ghost Games · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are arcade racing games — sharing racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, adventure storytelling and open world exploration, while skipping setting cyberpunk

Hustle by day and risk it all by night in Need for Speed™ Heat, a thrilling race experience that pits you against a city’s rogue police force as you battle your way into street racing’s elite.

Where it drifts furthest from ArcRacer: visuals.

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#3Star Wars: Episode I - Racer

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Star Wars: Episode I - Racer

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

Sci-FiSoloMultiplayerOfflineMelee

Steam👍 87%· 2.3KIGDB70· 2OC69· 28

Year 1999Dev LucasArts · Aspyr MediaOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of arcade racing games: racing gameplay and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from ArcRacer: visuals and setting.

It predates ArcRacer by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

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Blur

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

Sci-FiOfflineSoloMultiplayerFirst Person

Steam👍 98%· 463IGDB79· 4

Year 2010Dev Bizarre Creations · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the arcade racing games cluster, with racing gameplay and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, offline and single-player focus, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from ArcRacer: visuals and setting.

It predates ArcRacer by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Team Sonic Racing

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Team Sonic Racing

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

Sci-FiOfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 73%· 3.5KIGDB71· 9OC74· 122

Year 2019Dev Sumo Digital · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the arcade racing games cluster, with racing gameplay and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, offline and single-player focus, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from ArcRacer: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for ArcRacer.

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#6Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Collection

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Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Collection

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

Sci-FiOfflineMultiplayerSoloCo-op

Steam👍 93%· 18KRAWG👍 79%· 396MC79

Year 2012Dev Sumo Digital · SEGAPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of arcade racing games: racing gameplay and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, fantasy world and offline, while skipping strong narrative focus

Sonic and the All-Stars cast line up on the starting grid once again to battle for supremacy in the ultimate race. Compete across land, water and air in incredible transforming vehicles that change from cars to boats to planes mid-race. It’s Not Just Racing. It’s Racing Transformed!

Where it drifts furthest from ArcRacer: visuals and setting.

It predates ArcRacer by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Crash Team Racing

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Crash Team Racing

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

Sci-FiOfflineSoloMultiplayerFantasy

Year 1999Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the arcade racing games cluster, with racing gameplay and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, offline and single-player focus, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from ArcRacer: visuals and setting.

It predates ArcRacer by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Death Track: Resurrection

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Death Track: Resurrection

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

Sci-FiSoloMultiplayerMeleeRanged

Steam👍 57%· 172MC53IGDB30· 1

Year 2009Dev Gaijin Entertainment · 1C-SoftClubPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are arcade racing games — sharing racing gameplay and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

Do you have what it takes to Survive? Death Track: Resurrection is a racing/action title that takes players into a post-apocalyptic, not-too-distant future where traditional sports have been replaced by far more violent entertainment.

Where it drifts furthest from ArcRacer: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for ArcRacer.

It predates ArcRacer by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Burnout Paradise

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Burnout Paradise

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration

IGDB93· 4

Year 2008Dev Criterion Games · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of arcade racing games: racing gameplay

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from ArcRacer: visuals.

It predates ArcRacer by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

#10Need for Speed™ Most Wanted

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Need for Speed™ Most Wanted

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

SoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeCompetitive

Steam👍 77%· 26KRAWG👍 92%· 1.8KMC83IGDB85· 15

Year 2005Dev Electronic Arts Canada · Electronic ArtsOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arcade racing games cluster, with racing gameplay

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, competitive edge and open world exploration, while skipping strong narrative focus

Wake up to the smell of burnt asphalt as the scent of illicit street racing permeates the air. Need for Speed Most Wanted challenges you to become the most notorious and elusive street racer. Features • Master the art of cop evasion in Barricade Runner and other new race modes.

Where it drifts furthest from ArcRacer: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for ArcRacer.

It predates ArcRacer by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled

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Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy

IGDB83· 10OC83· 122

Year 2019Dev Beenox · Activision BlizzardOn PS4 · Xbox · Switch

✓ Both are arcade racing games — sharing racing gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, offline and single-player focus, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from ArcRacer: setting and visuals.

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#12Midnight Club: Los Angeles

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Midnight Club: Los Angeles

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

OfflineSoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExploration

IGDB80· 6

Year 2008Dev Rockstar London · Rockstar GamesOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are arcade racing games — sharing racing gameplay

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, offline and single-player focus, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from ArcRacer: visuals.

It predates ArcRacer by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

#13Colin McRae: Dirt 2

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Colin McRae: Dirt 2

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

SoloMultiplayerFirst PersonThird Person

IGDB79· 9

Year 2009Dev CodemastersOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the arcade racing games cluster, with racing gameplay

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from ArcRacer: visuals.

It predates ArcRacer by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

#14Need for Speed: The Run

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Need for Speed: The Run

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

SoloMultiplayerFirst PersonThird Person

IGDB67· 9

Year 2011Dev EA Black Box · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of arcade racing games: racing gameplay

≠ Its own twist: single-player focus, multiplayer gameplay and visual first person, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from ArcRacer: visuals.

It predates ArcRacer by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

OfflineSoloMultiplayerMeleeThird Person

Steam👍 81%· 1.3KRAWG👍 39%· 41MC69IGDB62· 2

Year 2010Dev Deep SilverPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are arcade racing games — sharing racing gameplay

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, offline and single-player focus, while skipping strong narrative focus

Constant sensation of ultimate speed is the players companion throughout the game. Lightning-fast reflexes and tactical skills are what stands between victory and defeat. Breakneck rides on near vertical mountainsides with up to 70-degree slopes - feel your heart pumping!

Where it drifts furthest from ArcRacer: visuals.

It predates ArcRacer by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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