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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Phantom Spark is Rocket League® — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Garfield Kart - Furious Racing and Need for Speed™ Heat follow close behind.

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The best games like Phantom Spark on PlayStation

20 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Phantom Spark. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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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Rocket League®

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

MultiplayerOfflinePvPCompetitiveCasualSci-Fi

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 competitive edge

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, setting cyberpunk and single-player focus, while skipping strong narrative focus

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Phantom Spark: visuals.

It predates Phantom Spark by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Garfield Kart - Furious Racing

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Garfield Kart - Furious Racing

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

MultiplayerOfflinePvPCasualCompetitive

Steam👍 88%· 15KRAWG👍 44%· 43

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

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

≠ Stands apart with single-player focus and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Phantom Spark: visuals.

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#3Need for Speed™ Heat

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Need for Speed™ Heat

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

MultiplayerPvPOfflineNarrativeSolo

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 strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping vibe casual

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Phantom Spark: visuals and tone.

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#4TrackmaniaClosest on game mode

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Trackmania

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

OfflineMultiplayerPvPSoloFirst 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 single-player focus, visual first person and visual third person, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Phantom Spark: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Phantom Spark.

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#5BlurClosest on setting

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Blur

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

OfflineMultiplayerSci-FiSoloFirst Person

Steam👍 98%· 463IGDB79· 4

Year 2010Dev Bizarre Creations · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with single-player focus, visual first person and visual third person, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Phantom Spark: visuals.

It predates Phantom Spark by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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FlatOut 2

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

OfflineMultiplayerCasual3DSolo

Steam👍 96%· 21KRAWG👍 94%· 650MC76IGDB83· 4

Year 2006Dev Bugbear Entertainment · Strategy FirstPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, single-player focus and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

The second part of the FlatOut series offers a variety of racing options. This part of the series has street racing as its main theme. ###Gameplay The game includes 34 cars divided by three types: "derby", "race" and "street".

Where it drifts furthest from Phantom Spark: tone.

It predates Phantom Spark by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed

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Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

OfflineMultiplayerSci-FiSoloFantasy

IGDB79· 10

Year 2012Dev Sumo Digital · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · Android · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, single-player focus and visual third person, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Phantom Spark: visuals.

It predates Phantom Spark by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Dirt Showdown

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Dirt Showdown

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

MultiplayerOfflineSoloMeleeFirst Person

Steam👍 80%· 3.8KIGDB75· 10

Year 2012Dev Codemasters Southam · Virtual ProgrammingOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, single-player focus and visual first person, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Phantom Spark: visuals.

It predates Phantom Spark by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9TrackMania Turbo

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TrackMania Turbo

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

OfflineMultiplayerPvPCompetitiveSolo

Steam👍 66%· 1.6KIGDB80· 11OC78· 50

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

✓ Fits the arcade racing games cluster, with racing gameplay, competitive edge and offline

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

Where it drifts furthest from Phantom Spark: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Phantom Spark.

It predates Phantom Spark by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode68Tone37Visuals0

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#10Hot Wheels Unleashed

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Hot Wheels Unleashed

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

OfflineMultiplayerPvPSoloThird Person

Steam👍 79%· 7.5KIGDB68· 7OC74· 117

Year 2021Dev MilestoneOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: single-player focus and visual third person, while skipping sports simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Phantom Spark: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Phantom Spark.

Genre100Game mode93Visuals0

#11Star Wars: Episode I - Racer

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Star Wars: Episode I - Racer

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

MultiplayerOfflineSci-FiSoloMelee

Steam👍 87%· 2.3KIGDB70· 2OC69· 28

Year 1999Dev LucasArts · Aspyr MediaOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of arcade racing games: racing gameplay, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, single-player focus and visual first person, while skipping sports simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Phantom Spark: visuals.

It predates Phantom Spark by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Team Sonic Racing

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Team Sonic Racing

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

OfflineMultiplayerSci-FiSoloCo-op

Steam👍 73%· 3.5KIGDB71· 9OC74· 122

Year 2019Dev Sumo Digital · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the arcade racing games cluster, with racing gameplay, setting scifi and offline

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, single-player focus and co op, while skipping sports simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Phantom Spark: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Phantom Spark.

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#13Crash Team Racing

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Crash Team Racing

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

OfflineMultiplayerSci-FiSoloFantasy

Year 1999Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the arcade racing games cluster, with racing gameplay, setting scifi and offline

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, single-player focus and visual third person, while skipping sports simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Phantom Spark: visuals.

It predates Phantom Spark by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting71Game mode65Visuals0

#14Need for Speed™ Most Wanted

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Need for Speed™ Most Wanted

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

MultiplayerPvPCompetitiveSoloMelee

Steam👍 77%· 26KRAWG👍 92%· 1.8KMC83IGDB85· 15

Year 2005Dev Electronic Arts Canada · Electronic ArtsOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arcade racing games cluster, with racing gameplay, competitive edge and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping sports simulation

Wake up to the smell of burnt asphalt as the scent of illicit street racing permeates the air. Need for Speed Most Wanted challenges you to become the most notorious and elusive street racer. Features • Master the art of cop evasion in Barricade Runner and other new race modes.

Where it drifts furthest from Phantom Spark: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Phantom Spark.

It predates Phantom Spark by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode72Tone49Visuals0

#15Sonic & SEGA All-Stars RacingClosest on visuals

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Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

OfflineMultiplayer3DSoloMelee

Steam👍 87%· 3.4KRAWG👍 73%· 144MC65IGDB76· 3

Year 2010Dev Sumo Digital · SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, single-player focus and visual third person, while skipping sports simulation

SONIC AND SEGA ALL-STARS RACE FOR VICTORY IN A HIGH SPEED HIGH SKILL RACETRACK SHOWDOWN! TAKE TO THE TRACK BY CAR, MONSTER TRUCK, BIKE AND EVEN AEROPLANE IN SONIC & SEGA ALL-STARS RACING.

It predates Phantom Spark by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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