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We filtered the 50 games similar to Dirt 5 down to the 11 that fit the “Sandbox” category. Thrillville: Off the Rails, CarX Drift Racing Online and BeamNG.drive top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dirt 5.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing
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CasualNarrativeOfflineMultiplayer
Year 2020Dev Codemasters Cheshire

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Within the “Sandbox” category, the closest game to Dirt 5 is Thrillville: Off the Rails — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. CarX Drift Racing Online and BeamNG.drive follow close behind.

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The best sandbox games like Dirt 5

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dirt 5. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

Thrillville: Off the Rails
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeCasualSandbox WorldFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 922MC70IGDB55· 2
Year 2007Dev Frontier Developments · Disney InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are racing sims — sharing deep simulation, racing gameplay and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings resource management and visual isometric, while skipping sports simulation

CarX Drift Racing Online
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineCasualSandbox WorldThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 88KRAWG👍 80%· 48
Year 2017Dev CarX TechnologiesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are racing sims — sharing deep simulation, racing gameplay and sports simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, open world exploration and online features, while skipping adventure storytelling

BeamNG.drive
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerMeleeSandbox WorldFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 97%· 393KRAWG👍 88%· 127
Year 2015Dev SureHit StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS

✓ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, exploration and discovery and early access, while skipping sports simulation

SnowRunner
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
MultiplayerCo-opSoloNarrativeSandbox WorldFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 54KIGDB81· 3OC80· 66
Year 2020Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping sports simulation

MudRunner
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeSandbox WorldFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 92%· 43KIGDB70· 4
Year 2017Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the racing sims cluster, with deep simulation, racing gameplay and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, online features and exploration and discovery, while skipping sports simulation

Skate 2
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration
IGDB83· 4
Year 2009Dev EA Black Box · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and sports simulation

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping adventure storytelling

Marbles on Stream
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
MultiplayerSoloPvPCasualSandbox WorldThird Person
Steam👍 86%· 2.3K
Year 2018Dev Pixel by Pixel StudiosOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are racing sims — sharing deep simulation, racing gameplay and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings battle royale tension, shooter and online features, while skipping sports simulation

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldFirst PersonOpen World
Steam👍 91%· 53KRAWG👍 76%· 100IGDB67· 2
Year 2017Dev Red Dot Games · PlayWayPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, crafting mechanics and exploration and discovery, while skipping sports simulation

Car Mechanic Simulator 2015
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCasualSandbox WorldFirst Person
Steam👍 92%· 15KRAWG👍 55%· 92MC68
Year 2015Dev PlayWayPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and resource management, while skipping sports simulation

TrackMania Nations Forever
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerPvPSandbox WorldThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 24KRAWG👍 73%· 278
Year 2008Dev Nadeo · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are racing sims — sharing deep simulation, racing gameplay and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings competitive edge and free to play, while skipping sports simulation

Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerNarrativeSandbox WorldThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 17K
Year 2015Dev Camshaft SoftwarePlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are racing sims — sharing deep simulation, racing gameplay and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, resource management and crafting mechanics, while skipping sports simulation

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