What is the best game similar to Grid Legends?

The closest game to Grid Legends is Forza Horizon 5, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including deep simulation, racing gameplay and sports simulation. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Grid Legends?

The three closest games to Grid Legends are: 1. Forza Horizon 5 (95/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Forza Horizon 4 (95/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit (95/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Grid Legends's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 12 dimensions.

Is Forza Horizon 4 similar to Grid Legends?

Yes, very much so — Forza Horizon 4 scores 95/100 similarity to Grid Legends. They share 11 attributes, including deep simulation and racing gameplay. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What Simulation games are similar to Grid Legends?

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

How is similarity to Grid Legends calculated?

We compare Grid Legends against every game in our catalog using 12 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 Grid Legends experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

Are there free games similar to Grid Legends?

Yes — RaceRoom Racing Experience and TrackMania Nations Forever are free and score well on similarity to Grid Legends. They're a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.

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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 Grid Legends? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — deep simulation, strong narrative focus and melee combat — against over 6,700 titles. These 50 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Forza Horizon 5 leads with 95/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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Top games similar to Grid Legends

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Grid Legends. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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

iRank90

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeNarrativeFirst 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, open world exploration and online features, while skipping visual 3d

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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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeNarrativeFirst 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, while skipping visual 3d

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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#3Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit

iRank83

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerPvPCo-opMeleeNarrativeFirst 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, open world exploration and online features, while skipping visual 3d

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 Grid Legends by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4F1® 23Closest on game mode

iRank83

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeNarrativeFirst PersonThird Person3D

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

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Grid Legends: tone.

Same studio: Codemasters.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

MultiplayerSoloCo-opPvPNarrativeFirst 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 open world exploration, resource management and skill tree progression, while skipping melee combat

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Grid Legends.

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#6Dirt 5

iRank68

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

MultiplayerSoloCo-opPvPMeleeNarrativeFirst 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 visual 3d

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Grid Legends.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

PvPMultiplayerCo-opSoloNarrative3D

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: open world exploration, offline and online features, while skipping melee combat

• 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.

Same studio: Codemasters.

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Steam Xbox PS

#8F1® 22

iRank69

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPNarrativeFirst 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 open world exploration, offline and online features, while skipping melee combat

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 mostly positive for Grid Legends.

Same studio: Codemasters.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeThird Person

RAWG👍 81%· 53

Year 2005Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS

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

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Grid Legends: visuals.

It predates Grid Legends by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Riders Republic

iRank75

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPThird 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, online features and exploration and discovery, while skipping strong narrative focus

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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Steam Epic Xbox

#11Wreckfest

iRank80

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerMeleeFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 40KRAWG👍 70%· 382MC79IGDB78· 13OC80· 83

Year 2018Dev Handy Games · THQ NordicPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping strong narrative focus

Wreckfest is a demolition derby themed racing game with soft-body damage modeling and in-depth vehicle upgrading, featuring both demolition derbies and more traditional track races. It’s all about fun, breakneck racing and over-the-top crashes.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#12Test Drive Unlimited 2

iRank68

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeThird 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 open world exploration, online features and exploration and discovery, while skipping melee combat

Where it drifts furthest from Grid Legends: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Grid Legends.

It predates Grid Legends by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Game mode63Visuals44

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 79%· 14KRAWG👍 66%· 270MC83IGDB82· 14OC80· 73

Year 2015Dev Slightly Mad Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Missing: melee combat.

With the help of original technical solutions, the game manages to offer a fully dynamic SETA model of tires, as well as a system of dynamic day and weather change. The player feels how the car adjusts the behavior depending on the work of braking assistance or stability control.

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Steam Xbox PS

#14SnowRunner

iRank85

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

MultiplayerCo-opSoloNarrativeFirst 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 strong narrative focus

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

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#15F1 2011

iRank73

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: strong narrative focus.

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.

Same studio: Codemasters.

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Complete list of Grid Legends alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Grid Legends, 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.

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Simulation · Racing

My Summer Car

Simulation · Racing

Euro Truck Simulator 2

Simulation · Racing

American Truck Simulator - Oregon

Simulation · Racing

The Crew™

Simulation · Racing

American Truck Simulator

Simulation · Racing

GTR 2 FIA GT Racing Game

Simulation · Racing

BeamNG.drive

Simulation · Racing

GT Legends

Simulation · Racing

Forza Motorsport 6

Simulation · Racing

The Crew™ 2

Simulation · Racing

Brick Rigs

Simulation · Racing

Disney Planes

Simulation · Racing

Grid 2

Simulation · Racing

F1 2018

Simulation · Racing

Race Driver: Grid

Simulation · Racing

Assetto Corsa Competizione

Simulation · Racing

Project CARS 2

Simulation · Racing

Assetto Corsa

Simulation · Racing

Colin McRae Rally 04

Simulation · Racing

RaceRoom Racing Experience

Simulation · Racing

DiRT 4

Simulation · Racing

MX vs. ATV Reflex

Simulation · Racing

RACE - The WTCC Game

Simulation · Racing

Thrillville: Off the Rails

Simulation · Racing

Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game

Simulation · Racing

GTR - FIA GT Racing Game

Simulation · Racing

FlatOut

Simulation · Racing

Xpand Rally

Simulation · Racing

Retrowave

Simulation · Racing

Forza Motorsport 7

Simulation · Racing

RACE 07

Simulation · Racing

Need for Speed: ProStreet

Simulation · Racing

TrackMania Nations Forever

Simulation · Racing

Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

Simulation · Racing

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Grid Legends?: The closest game to Grid Legends is Forza Horizon 5, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including deep simulation, racing gameplay and sports simulation. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Grid Legends?: The three closest games to Grid Legends are: 1. Forza Horizon 5 (95/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Forza Horizon 4 (95/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit (95/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Grid Legends's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 12 dimensions.
Is Forza Horizon 4 similar to Grid Legends?: Yes, very much so — Forza Horizon 4 scores 95/100 similarity to Grid Legends. They share 11 attributes, including deep simulation and racing gameplay. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Simulation games are similar to Grid Legends?: The best Simulation games similar to Grid Legends are Forza Horizon 5, Forza Horizon 4, Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit and F1® 23. All share the Simulation genre alongside other key Grid Legends attributes like deep simulation, racing gameplay and sports simulation.
How is similarity to Grid Legends calculated?: We compare Grid Legends against every game in our catalog using 12 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 Grid Legends experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Grid Legends?: Yes — RaceRoom Racing Experience and TrackMania Nations Forever are free and score well on similarity to Grid Legends. They're a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.