JDM: Japanese Drift Master

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We filtered the 50 games similar to JDM: Japanese Drift Master down to the 22 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Forza Horizon 5, Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit and Assetto Corsa Competizione top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to JDM: Japanese Drift Master.

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to JDM: Japanese Drift Master is Forza Horizon 5 — scoring 76/100 on our similarity scale. Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit and Assetto Corsa Competizione follow close behind.

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The best games like JDM: Japanese Drift Master on PlayStation

22 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to JDM: Japanese Drift Master. 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

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Forza Horizon 5

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloNarrativeOpen 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 melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping vibe casual

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.

Where it drifts furthest from JDM: Japanese Drift Master: game mode.

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#2Need For Speed: Hot PursuitClosest on progression

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Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloNarrativeOpen 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 melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and PvP competition, while skipping vibe casual

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.

Where it drifts furthest from JDM: Japanese Drift Master: game mode.

It predates JDM: Japanese Drift Master by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Assetto Corsa Competizione

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Assetto Corsa Competizione

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

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

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

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

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

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.

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#4Project CARS 2

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Project CARS 2

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

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

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

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 JDM: Japanese Drift Master by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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SnowRunner

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst 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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sports simulation

Where it drifts furthest from JDM: Japanese Drift Master: game mode.

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Steam Epic Xbox

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The Crew™

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 63%· 17KRAWG👍 47%· 471MC71IGDB62· 15OC62· 64

Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Reflections · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~16hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping sports simulation

The Crew is an online driving simulator developed by Ivory Tower. Alex Taylor, the brother of a 5-10 motor club founder Dayton, helps his brother run some errands. But it does not go according to plan as Dayton gets killed. Alex is framed for his murder and sent to prison.

Where it drifts furthest from JDM: Japanese Drift Master: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for JDM: Japanese Drift Master.

It predates JDM: Japanese Drift Master by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7GridClosest on tone

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Grid

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SoloCasualFirst PersonThird PersonMultiplayer

Steam👍 70%· 6.6KIGDB73· 8OC75· 73

Year 2019Dev CodemastersOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for JDM: Japanese Drift Master.

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#8Riders Republic

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Riders Republic

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloOpen 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 multiplayer gameplay, co op and PvP competition, while skipping adventure storytelling

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.

Where it drifts furthest from JDM: Japanese Drift Master: game mode.

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Steam Epic Xbox

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Project CARS

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloNarrativeFirst PersonThird PersonMultiplayer

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

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

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

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

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.

It predates JDM: Japanese Drift Master by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Test Drive Unlimited 2

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Test Drive Unlimited 2

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloNarrativeOpen 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 multiplayer gameplay, co op and online features, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from JDM: Japanese Drift Master: game mode and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for JDM: Japanese Drift Master.

It predates JDM: Japanese Drift Master by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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Skate 2

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloOpen WorldExplorationMultiplayerSandbox World

IGDB83· 4

Year 2009Dev EA Black Box · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates JDM: Japanese Drift Master by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression100World66Game mode55

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Grid 2

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloFirst PersonThird PersonMultiplayer

Steam👍 84%· 30KIGDB81· 12

Year 2013Dev Codemasters Southam · CodemastersOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates JDM: Japanese Drift Master by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals81Game mode55

#13Need for Speed: ProStreet

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Need for Speed: ProStreet

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloFirst PersonThird PersonMultiplayer

IGDB61· 4

Year 2007Dev EA Black Box · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates JDM: Japanese Drift Master by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Race Driver: Grid

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Race Driver: Grid

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloFirst PersonThird PersonMultiplayer

Steam👍 82%· 3.3K

Year 2008Dev Codemasters Southam · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates JDM: Japanese Drift Master by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals81Game mode54

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DiRT 4

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloFirst PersonThird PersonMultiplayer

Steam👍 81%· 16KRAWG👍 66%· 262MC78IGDB83· 12OC84· 85

Year 2017Dev Feral InteractivePlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Motorsport by its very nature is dangerous. DiRT 4 is all about embracing that danger. It’s about the thrill, exhilaration and adrenaline that is absolutely vital to off-road racing. And more than that, it’s about loving that feeling. It’s about pushing flat out next to a sheer cliff drop.

It predates JDM: Japanese Drift Master by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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