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Riders Republic is hard to replace: few games combine deep simulation, open world exploration and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 12 gameplay attributes and found 56 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Forza Horizon 4, Forza Horizon 5 and Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit lead the list, with Forza Horizon 4 reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Riders Republic special.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

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SoloMultiplayer

Year 2021Dev Ubisoft

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The closest game to Riders Republic is Forza Horizon 4 — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Forza Horizon 5 and Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit follow close behind.

#1Forza Horizon 4100 #2Forza Horizon 5100 #3Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit100 #4F1® 2398 #5F1® 202197

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Games like Riders Republic

56 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Forza Horizon 4

100

Forza Horizon 4

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineOpen WorldExplorationFirst 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

#2Forza Horizon 5

100

Forza Horizon 5

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPOpen 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 adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and melee combat

#3Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit

100

Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerPvPCo-opOnlineOpen 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 adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and melee combat

98

F1® 23

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOpen WorldFirst PersonThird Person

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: adventure storytelling, competitive edge and vibe relaxing, while skipping online features

97

F1® 2021

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

PvPMultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloOpen World

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: strong narrative focus, offline and visual 3d, while skipping exploration and discovery

#6Euro Truck Simulator 2

93

Euro Truck Simulator 2

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonFirst Person

Steam👍 97%· 918KRAWG👍 88%· 916MC79IGDB88· 2

Year 2012Dev SCS SoftwarePlaytime ~12hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are racing sims — sharing deep simulation, racing gameplay and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus, while skipping sports simulation

94

MudRunner

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineOpen WorldExplorationFirst 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 open world exploration

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

#8American Truck Simulator - Oregon

93

American Truck Simulator - Oregon

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldExplorationFirst 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 open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus, while skipping sports simulation

98

F1® 22

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineOpen WorldFirst PersonThird Person

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 strong narrative focus and offline, while skipping exploration and discovery

#10American Truck Simulator

93

American Truck Simulator

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldExplorationFirst 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 open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus, while skipping sports simulation

#11CarX Drift Racing Online

92

CarX Drift Racing Online

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 88KRAWG👍 80%· 48

Year 2017Dev CarX TechnologiesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping PvP competition

#12Forza Motorsport

97

Forza Motorsport

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

MultiplayerSoloCo-opPvPOpen WorldExplorationFirst 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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, resource management and skill tree progression, while skipping online features

92

Brick Rigs

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

MultiplayerSoloPvPOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 57KRAWG👍 80%· 43

Year 2016Dev Lukas RustemeyerPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, first-person shooting and shooter, while skipping sports simulation

#14Test Drive Unlimited 2

97

Test Drive Unlimited 2

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineOpen 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 strong narrative focus, while skipping PvP competition

91

SnowRunner

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOpen 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 open world exploration

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

Steam Epic Xbox

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Riders Republic?: The closest game to Riders Republic is Forza Horizon 4, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including deep simulation, racing gameplay and sports simulation. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Riders Republic?: The three closest games to Riders Republic are: 1. Forza Horizon 4 (100/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Forza Horizon 5 (100/100, 12 shared attributes) 3. Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit (100/100, 12 shared attributes). All share Riders Republic's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 56 candidates across 12 dimensions.
Is Forza Horizon 5 similar to Riders Republic?: Yes, very much so — Forza Horizon 5 scores 100/100 similarity to Riders Republic. They share 12 attributes, including deep simulation and racing gameplay. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Simulation games are similar to Riders Republic?: The best Simulation games similar to Riders Republic are Forza Horizon 4, Forza Horizon 5, Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit and F1® 23. All share the Simulation genre alongside other key Riders Republic attributes like deep simulation, racing gameplay and sports simulation.
How is similarity to Riders Republic calculated?: We compare Riders Republic against every game in our catalog using 12 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Riders Republic experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Riders Republic?: Yes — RaceRoom Racing Experience is free and scores well on similarity to Riders Republic. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.