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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Looking for games like F1 25? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — deep simulation and single-player focus — against over 6,700 titles. These 50 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Forza Horizon 4 leads with 88/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing
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SoloMultiplayer
Year 2025Dev Codemasters

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The closest game to F1 25 is Forza Horizon 4 — scoring 88/100 on our similarity scale. Forza Horizon 5 and Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit follow close behind.

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Top games similar to F1 25

50 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to F1 25. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1Forza Horizon 4
Forza Horizon 4
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 302KRAWG👍 91%· 1.7KMC90IGDB91· 14OC92· 143
Year 2018Dev Playground Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~13hOn PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with battle royale tension, adventure storytelling and shooter

Forza Horizon 4 is the eleventh game in the Forza franchise of racing games and the fourth in the Horizon subseries. ###Premise Forza Horizon 4 takes place in a shared open world that is loosely based on the United Kingdom.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Forza Horizon 5
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 272KRAWG👍 88%· 771IGDB94· 11OC92· 184
Year 2021Dev Playground Games · Xbox Game StudiosPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

Your Ultimate Horizon Adventure awaits! Explore the vibrant and ever-evolving open world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in hundreds of the world’s greatest cars. Explore a world of striking contrast and beauty.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerPvPCo-opOnlineFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 83%· 20KRAWG👍 76%· 780MC86IGDB90· 8
Year 2010Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit is an arcade racing game, where you complete missions switching between a police officer and a racer. While the goal is the same - to reach the finish first, the game allows trying another side of races as you need to stop a lawbreaker in the police part of the game.

It predates F1 25 by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
Riders Republic
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineThird PersonFirst Person
Steam👍 82%· 30KRAWG👍 57%· 82MC78IGDB77· 6OC78· 113
Year 2021Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration and exploration and discovery

Jump into the Riders Republic™ massive multiplayer playground! Grab your bike, skis, snowboard, or wingsuit and explore an open world sports paradise where the rules are yours to make—or break. - Battle against over 20 players simultaneously in a massive multiplayer playground.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
F1® 22
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 69%· 26KRAWG👍 50%· 42IGDB83· 5OC81· 87
Year 2022Dev Codemasters · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, open world exploration and offline

Enter the new era of Formula 1® in EA SPORTS™ F1® 22, the official video game of the 2022 FIA Formula One World Championship™.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for F1 25.

Same studio: Codemasters.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode87
F1® 23
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 86%· 18KRAWG👍 74%· 23IGDB88· 5OC85· 58
Year 2023Dev Codemasters · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, competitive edge and vibe relaxing, while skipping online features

Be the last to brake in EA SPORTS F1 23, the official video game of the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship. A new chapter in the thrilling "Braking Point" story mode delivers high-speed drama and heated rivalries.

Same studio: Codemasters.

Genre100Game mode90Visuals78
F1® 2021
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
PvPMultiplayerCo-opOnlineSolo
Steam👍 86%· 35KRAWG👍 75%· 65OC85· 84
Year 2021Dev Codemasters · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~17hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and offline, while skipping visual first person

• The entire F1® 2021 game • Braking Point Content Pack • Celebrate the release of F1® 2021 with exclusive in-game items inspired by the fictional stars of the new ‘Braking Point’ story experience.

Where it drifts furthest from F1 25: visuals.

Same studio: Codemasters.

Genre100Game mode87Visuals0
Forza Motorsport
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
MultiplayerSoloCo-opPvPFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 51%· 12KIGDB88· 6OC84· 126
Year 2023Dev Turn 10 Studios · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, open world exploration and resource management, while skipping online features

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for F1 25.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode90
CarX Drift Racing Online
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineThird 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 sandbox freedom, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping PvP competition

CarX Drift Racing is a racing game dedicated to the motorsport of drifting. Legendary cars, detailed tuning settings and a real-time multiplayer mode in full HD at 60 fps. All this awaits you in the PC version of this popular mobile game!

It predates F1 25 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode77Visuals62
Dirt 5
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
MultiplayerSoloCo-opPvPFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 54%· 6.9KIGDB81· 12OC81· 128
Year 2020Dev Codemasters Cheshire · CodemastersOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and vibe casual, while skipping online features

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for F1 25.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode75
Test Drive Unlimited 2
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineThird Person
Steam👍 65%· 6.9KIGDB73· 3
Year 2011Dev Eden Games · CyberFrontOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping PvP competition

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for F1 25.

It predates F1 25 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode88Visuals62
F1 2011
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
MultiplayerSoloCo-opFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 76%· 745RAWG👍 59%· 49MC83IGDB77· 10
Year 2011Dev CodemastersPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, racing gameplay and sports simulation.

≠ Missing: PvP competition.

The official FORMULA ONE™ game returns with new circuits, split-screen and co-op Championship modes plus all the cars and stars from the 2011 season.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for F1 25.

Same studio: Codemasters.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode74
MudRunner
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineFirst 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 single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping sports simulation

It predates F1 25 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode87
Pallet Jack Racing
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonMelee
RAWG👍 81%· 53
Year 2005Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS

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

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, while skipping PvP competition

After a mysterious invite brings Jak and Daxter to Kras City, they discover that they have been poisoned by the sinister Krew. Krew proceeds to give the duo an ultimatum - race for him in the next Kras City Grand Championship and receive the poison antidote.

It predates F1 25 by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode73Visuals62
Marbles on Stream
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
MultiplayerOnlineSoloPvPThird Person
Steam👍 86%· 2.3K
Year 2018Dev Pixel by Pixel StudiosOn Android · PC · iOS

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

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

Genre100Game mode87Visuals62

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to F1 25?
The closest game to F1 25 is Forza Horizon 4, scoring 88/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including deep simulation, racing gameplay and sports simulation. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like F1 25?
The three closest games to F1 25 are: 1. Forza Horizon 4 (88/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Forza Horizon 5 (88/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit (88/100, 10 shared attributes). All share F1 25's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is Forza Horizon 5 similar to F1 25?
Yes, very much so — Forza Horizon 5 scores 88/100 similarity to F1 25. They share 10 attributes, including deep simulation and racing gameplay. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Simulation games are similar to F1 25?
The best Simulation games similar to F1 25 are Forza Horizon 4, Forza Horizon 5, Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit and Riders Republic. All share the Simulation genre alongside other key F1 25 attributes like deep simulation, racing gameplay and sports simulation.
How is similarity to F1 25 calculated?
We compare F1 25 against every game in our catalog using 10 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the F1 25 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to F1 25?
Yes — RaceRoom Racing Experience and TrackMania Nations Forever are free and score well on similarity to F1 25. They're a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.