9 PvP games like Monster Jam Showdown that you should try

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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.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Monster Jam Showdown down to the 9 that fit the “PvP” category. Rocket League®, Need for Speed™ Heat and TrackMania Turbo top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Monster Jam Showdown.

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The best pvP games like Monster Jam Showdown

9 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Monster Jam Showdown. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Rocket League®Closest overall match

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MultiplayerOfflineSoloCo-opPvPThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 579KRAWG👍 79%· 2.9KMC86IGDB89· 17OC87· 111

Year 2015Dev PsyonixPlaytime ~21hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arcade racing games cluster, with sports simulation, racing gameplay and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings competitive edge, vibe casual and melee combat

Highly competitive soccer game with rocket-cars is the most comprehensive way to describe this game. Technically a sequel to Psyonix’ previous game - Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars; Rocket League successfully became a standalone sensation, that can be enjoyed by anyone.

It predates Monster Jam Showdown by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Need for Speed™ Heat

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MultiplayerSoloCo-opPvPOfflineThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 148KRAWG👍 45%· 560MC73OC72· 119

Year 2019Dev Ghost Games · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are arcade racing games — sharing sports simulation, racing gameplay and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

Hustle by day and risk it all by night in Need for Speed™ Heat, a thrilling race experience that pits you against a city’s rogue police force as you battle your way into street racing’s elite.

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OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPThird Person

Steam👍 66%· 1.6KIGDB80· 11OC78· 50

Year 2016Dev Nadeo · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the arcade racing games cluster, with racing gameplay, offline and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, punishing difficulty and competitive edge, while skipping sports simulation

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Monster Jam Showdown.

It predates Monster Jam Showdown by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 14KRAWG👍 39%· 41

Year 2013Dev Microids · Humongous EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the arcade racing games cluster, with sports simulation, racing gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with competitive edge, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping co op

Use your best driving skills and the bonus objects to be first across the finish line! But watch out... it's a free-for-all out there!

It predates Monster Jam Showdown by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Re-Volt

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GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 1.4K

Year 1999Dev Acclaim Studios London · Acclaim EntertainmentOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Fits the arcade racing games cluster, with sports simulation, racing gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: visual 3d, while skipping co op

It predates Monster Jam Showdown by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

OfflineSoloMultiplayerPvPThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 20KOC74· 18

Year 2020Dev Ubisoft Nadeo · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are arcade racing games — sharing sports simulation, racing gameplay and offline

≠ Stands apart with visual first person and free to play, while skipping co op

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#7Garfield Kart - Furious Racing

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GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 15KRAWG👍 44%· 43

Year 2019Dev Artefact · MicroidsPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are arcade racing games — sharing sports simulation, racing gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual and competitive edge, while skipping co op

Garfield, the famous lasagna-loving cat is back to take on Jon, Odie and company in a no-holds-barred racing game! Choose your character and kart according to their characteristics and your driving style, get off the starting line first and control skids to outrun your opponents.

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#8Hot Wheels Unleashed

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