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We filtered the 50 games similar to Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit down to the 26 that fit the “Xbox” category. Forza Horizon 4, Forza Horizon 5 and F1® 23 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit.

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The best games like Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit on Xbox

26 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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 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.

Released 8 years after Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit.

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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 skill tree progression

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.

Released 11 years after Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit.

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#3F1® 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: competitive edge, vibe relaxing and visual 3d, 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.

Where it drifts furthest from Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit: tone.

Released 13 years after Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit.

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Steam👍 82%· 30KRAWG👍 57%· 82MC78IGDB77· 6OC78· 113

Year 2021Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Missing: 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.

Released 11 years after Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit.

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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 offline, while skipping adventure storytelling

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 Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit.

Released 12 years after Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit.

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

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

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, racing gameplay and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: 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.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit.

Released 4 years after Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit.

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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 resource management and skill tree progression, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit: progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit.

Released 13 years after Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit.

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Steam👍 92%· 43KIGDB70· 4

Year 2017Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

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

Released 7 years after Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit.

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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: offline and visual 3d, while skipping adventure storytelling

• 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 Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit: visuals.

Released 11 years after Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit.

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#10SnowRunner

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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 and sandbox world, while skipping sports simulation

Released 10 years after Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit.

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#11Assetto Corsa Competizione

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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: 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.

Where it drifts furthest from Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit: game mode.

Released 8 years after Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit.

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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: 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!

Where it drifts furthest from Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit: game mode.

Released 7 years after Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit.

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Steam👍 88%· 4.0KRAWG👍 42%· 100IGDB76· 3

Year 2009Dev THQ NordicPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with offline, while skipping adventure storytelling

MX vs. ATV Reflex is the third installment in the MX vs. ATV series of the off-road racing games. ###Gameplay The player can compete in a motocross race. There are several types of vehicles available, from the mountain motorcycles to all-terrain quadricycles and buggies.

Where it drifts furthest from Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit: game mode.

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#14Wreckfest

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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 adventure storytelling

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit: game mode.

Released 8 years after Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit.

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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: 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.

Where it drifts furthest from Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit.

Released 5 years after Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit.

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