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We filtered the 50 games similar to F1 25 down to the 34 that fit the “Sports” category. Forza Horizon 4, Forza Horizon 5 and Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to F1 25.

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The best sports games like F1 25

34 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 4Closest overall match

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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.

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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.

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#3Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit

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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.

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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.

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#5F1® 22

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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.

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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.

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#7F1® 23

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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.

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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.

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#9Dirt 5

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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.

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#10Test Drive Unlimited 2

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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.

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#11CarX Drift Racing Online

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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.

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#12F1 2011

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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.

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#13RaceRoom Racing Experience

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Steam👍 76%· 27KRAWG👍 17%· 143

Year 2013Dev Sector3 StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, punishing difficulty and free to play, while skipping co op

RaceRoom Racing Experience is a free-to-play racing simulator. It houses official race series such as DTM, WTCC and ADAC GT Masters, but to get access to all content players are bond to excruciating grind.

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

It predates F1 25 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Pallet Jack Racing

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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.

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#15F1 2018

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Steam👍 89%· 14KRAWG👍 61%· 201MC84OC83· 72

Year 2018Dev CodemastersPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, while skipping co op

F1® 2018 HEADLINE EDITION Buy F1® 2018 HEADLINE EDITION to get F1® 2018 and the F1® 2018 ‘HEADLINE CONTENT DLC PACK’ About the Game MAKE HEADLINES in F1® 2018. F1® 2018 is the official videogame of the 2018 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™.

Same studio: Codemasters.

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