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F1 25 is hard to replace: few games combine deep simulation and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 10 gameplay attributes and found 57 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Forza Horizon 4, Forza Horizon 5 and Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit lead the list, with Forza Horizon 4 reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes F1 25 special.

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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 95/100 on our similarity scale. Forza Horizon 5 and Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit follow close behind.

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iRank91
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

95
iRank90
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

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

95
iRank75
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

92
iRank83
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

92
iRank85
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

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

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

91
iRank83
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

Euro Truck Simulator 2
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
MultiplayerSoloCo-opThird PersonFirst Person
Steam👍 97%· 918KRAWG👍 88%· 916MC79IGDB88· 2
Year 2012Dev SCS SoftwarePlaytime ~12hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus, while skipping sports simulation

American Truck Simulator - Oregon
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 97%· 191KRAWG👍 85%· 254MC76IGDB81· 5
Year 2016Dev SCS SoftwarePlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the racing sims cluster, with deep simulation, racing gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus, while skipping sports simulation

89
iRank89
Brick Rigs
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
MultiplayerSoloPvPFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 57KRAWG👍 80%· 43
Year 2016Dev Lukas RustemeyerPlaytime ~5hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, first-person shooting and shooter, while skipping sports simulation

American Truck Simulator
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 97%· 191KRAWG👍 85%· 254MC76IGDB81· 5OC78· 20
Year 2016Dev SCS SoftwarePlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus, while skipping sports simulation

89
iRank85
SnowRunner
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
MultiplayerCo-opSoloFirst 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 multiplayer gameplay

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

89
iRank86
Forza Motorsport 7
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird Person
IGDB86· 14OC86· 114
Year 2017Dev Turn 10 Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, racing gameplay and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: sports simulation.

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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 95/100 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 (95/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Forza Horizon 5 (95/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit (95/100, 10 shared attributes). All share F1 25's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 57 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is Forza Horizon 5 similar to F1 25?
Yes, very much so — Forza Horizon 5 scores 95/100 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 — TrackMania Nations Forever and RaceRoom Racing Experience 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.