What is the best game similar to Forza Horizon 6?

The closest game to Forza Horizon 6 is Forza Horizon 5, scoring 90/100 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 Forza Horizon 6?

The three closest games to Forza Horizon 6 are: 1. Forza Horizon 5 (90/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Forza Horizon 4 (87/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit (87/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Forza Horizon 6's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 10 dimensions.

Is Forza Horizon 4 similar to Forza Horizon 6?

Yes, very much so — Forza Horizon 4 scores 87/100 similarity to Forza Horizon 6. 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 Forza Horizon 6?

The best Simulation games similar to Forza Horizon 6 are Forza Horizon 5, Forza Horizon 4, Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit and F1® 23. All share the Simulation genre alongside other key Forza Horizon 6 attributes like deep simulation, racing gameplay and sports simulation.

How is similarity to Forza Horizon 6 calculated?

We compare Forza Horizon 6 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 Forza Horizon 6 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Looking for games like Forza Horizon 6? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — deep simulation, open world exploration and single-player focus — against over 6,700 titles. These 50 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Forza Horizon 5 leads with 90/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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Top games similar to Forza Horizon 6

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Forza Horizon 6. 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 5Closest overall match

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldExplorationFirst 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 melee combat

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.

Same studio: Playground Games.

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#2Forza Horizon 4Closest on progression

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldExplorationFirst 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.

Same studio: Playground Games.

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#3Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldExplorationFirst 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 melee combat

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 Forza Horizon 6 by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4F1® 23

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldFirst 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 exploration and discovery

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.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldExplorationThird 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 PvP competition and online features

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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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOpen WorldExplorationFirst 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, PvP competition and resource management

Where it drifts furthest from Forza Horizon 6: progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Forza Horizon 6.

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#7CarX Drift Racing Online

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldExplorationThird 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 visual first person

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 Forza Horizon 6 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Assetto Corsa Competizione

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 46KRAWG👍 75%· 76MC76IGDB70· 2OC75· 72

Year 2018Dev Kunos Simulazioni · 505 GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Missing: co op.

A GT3-only simulator rather than a broad racing game: tyre temperatures, evolving track conditions and force feedback that real drivers single out as the most communicative available. The narrowness is the trade — the base roster is small enough that most players end up buying DLC, and the public lobbies are policed by a safety rating that punishes you for being crashed into.

It predates Forza Horizon 6 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 81%· 18KRAWG👍 69%· 229MC86IGDB84· 8OC82· 97

Year 2017Dev Slightly Mad Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Missing: co op.

Pre-Purchase OfferPre-purchase now to get the Japanese Cars Bonus Pack containing 4 legendary racing machines from Nissan and Honda, plus unique racing liveries. Only if you already have Project CARS: Feel free to pre-order Project CARS 2 at a discounted price!

It predates Forza Horizon 6 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Test Drive Unlimited 2

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldExplorationThird 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 and online features, while skipping visual first person

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Forza Horizon 6.

It predates Forza Horizon 6 by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Euro Truck Simulator 2Closest on game mode

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOpen WorldExplorationThird 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 open world exploration

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

You play as a truck driver, whose primary task throughout the game is to deliver essential goods to Europe. The actions of foreign drivers in the game are close to reality.

It predates Forza Horizon 6 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12American Truck Simulator - Oregon

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldExplorationFirst 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 open world exploration

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

Just UpdatedWe've rescaled the whole map from 1:35 to 1:20. Enjoy! About the GameExperience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona.

It predates Forza Horizon 6 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13American Truck Simulator

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldExplorationFirst 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 open world exploration

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

It predates Forza Horizon 6 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14F1® 22

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldFirst 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, offline and PvP competition, while skipping exploration and discovery

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 Forza Horizon 6.

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#15F1 2011

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim 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: open world exploration.

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 Forza Horizon 6.

It predates Forza Horizon 6 by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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Complete list of Forza Horizon 6 alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Forza Horizon 6, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

My Summer Car

Simulation · Racing

SnowRunner

Simulation · Racing

Pallet Jack Racing

Simulation · Racing

MudRunner

Simulation · Racing

F1® 2021

Simulation · Racing

The Crew™ 2

Simulation · Racing

Skate 2

Simulation · Racing

GTR 2 FIA GT Racing Game

Simulation · Racing

GT Legends

Simulation · Racing

Forza Motorsport 6

Simulation · Racing

DiRT Rally

Simulation · Racing

Grid 2

Simulation · Racing

Race Driver: Grid

Simulation · Racing

BeamNG.drive

Simulation · Racing

The Crew™

Simulation · Racing

DiRT Rally 2.0

Simulation · Racing

MX vs. ATV Reflex

Simulation · Racing

Colin McRae Rally 04

Simulation · Racing

Assetto Corsa

Simulation · Racing

Euro Truck Simulator

Simulation · Racing

Wreckfest

Simulation · Racing

DiRT 4

Simulation · Racing

Project CARS

Simulation · Racing

RACE - The WTCC Game

Simulation · Racing

Need for Speed: Shift

Simulation · Racing

GTR - FIA GT Racing Game

Simulation · Racing

Grid

Simulation · Racing

Brick Rigs

Simulation · Racing

RACE 07

Simulation · Racing

Forza Motorsport 7

Simulation · Racing

Xpand Rally Xtreme

Simulation · Racing

Need for Speed: ProStreet

Simulation · Racing

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

Simulation · Racing

Xpand Rally

Simulation · Racing

Need for Speed: Carbon

Simulation · Racing

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Forza Horizon 6?: The closest game to Forza Horizon 6 is Forza Horizon 5, scoring 90/100 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 Forza Horizon 6?: The three closest games to Forza Horizon 6 are: 1. Forza Horizon 5 (90/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Forza Horizon 4 (87/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit (87/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Forza Horizon 6's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is Forza Horizon 4 similar to Forza Horizon 6?: Yes, very much so — Forza Horizon 4 scores 87/100 similarity to Forza Horizon 6. 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 Forza Horizon 6?: The best Simulation games similar to Forza Horizon 6 are Forza Horizon 5, Forza Horizon 4, Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit and F1® 23. All share the Simulation genre alongside other key Forza Horizon 6 attributes like deep simulation, racing gameplay and sports simulation.
How is similarity to Forza Horizon 6 calculated?: We compare Forza Horizon 6 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 Forza Horizon 6 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.