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We filtered the 50 games similar to Project CARS down to the 17 that fit the “Narrative” category. Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game, Disney Planes and My Summer Car top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Project CARS.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

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Year 2015Dev Slightly Mad Studios

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Project CARS is Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Disney Planes and My Summer Car follow close behind.

#1Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game100 #2Disney Planes100 #3My Summer Car96 #4SnowRunner94 #5MudRunner93

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17 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Project CARS. 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.

#1Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game

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Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeThird PersonSandbox World

Steam👍 94%· 17K

Year 2015Dev Camshaft SoftwarePlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are racing sims — sharing deep simulation, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping sports simulation

#2Disney Planes

100

Disney Planes

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 84%· 116

Year 2013Dev Behaviour Interactive · Disney InteractivePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

✓ Both are racing sims — sharing deep simulation, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and melee combat, while skipping sports simulation

#3My Summer Car

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My Summer Car

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeFirst PersonHardcore

Steam👍 95%· 114KRAWG👍 81%· 83

Year 2016Dev Amistech GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, roguelike runs and sandbox freedom, while skipping visual third person

94

SnowRunner

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

MultiplayerSoloNarrativeFirst 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

Steam Epic Xbox

93

MudRunner

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 43KIGDB70· 4

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

✓ Fits the racing sims cluster, with deep simulation, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

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

93

Retrowave

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 15KRAWG👍 49%· 38

Year 2018Dev RewindappPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS

✓ Fits the racing sims cluster, with deep simulation, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe casual and vibe relaxing, while skipping sports simulation

#7Forza Motorsport

92

Forza Motorsport

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

MultiplayerSoloNarrativeFirst 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, co op and PvP competition

#8Forza Horizon 5

91

Forza Horizon 5

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeFirst 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 melee combat

#9Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

91

Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloNarrativeFirst PersonSandbox WorldOpen World

Steam👍 96%· 36KRAWG👍 71%· 58

Year 2021Dev Red Dot Games · PlayWayPlaytime ~11hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, puzzle design and adventure storytelling, while skipping sports simulation

#10Test Drive Unlimited 2

90

Test Drive Unlimited 2

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeThird PersonCo-op

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, co op and online features, while skipping visual first person

90

The Crew™

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeFirst 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 strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping sports simulation

#12Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit

90

Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeFirst 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 melee combat

#13Forza Horizon 4

89

Forza Horizon 4

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeFirst 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

#14American Truck Simulator - Oregon

89

American Truck Simulator - Oregon

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 97%· 191KRAWG👍 85%· 254MC76IGDB81· 5

Year 2016Dev SCS SoftwarePlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the racing sims cluster, with deep simulation, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping sports simulation

#15American Truck Simulator

89

American Truck Simulator

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 97%· 191KRAWG👍 85%· 254MC76IGDB81· 5OC78· 20

Year 2016Dev SCS SoftwarePlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping sports simulation

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