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Within the “Offline” category, the closest game to Synthwave Dream '85 is FlatOut — scoring 62/100 on our similarity scale. Need for Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed and Grid: Autosport follow close behind.

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18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Synthwave Dream '85. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1FlatOutClosest overall match

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FlatOut

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 6.4KRAWG👍 87%· 402MC72IGDB80· 2

Year 2004Dev Bugbear Entertainment · Strategy FirstPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the racing sims cluster, with deep simulation, racing gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping roguelike runs

Flatout is the racing game with a heavy focus on destruction and associated with the drivers tearing out the front windshield. It is the first part of the tetralogy, followed by the three sequels and one remaster. ###Gameplay The game consists of two modes: survival and racing.

Where it drifts furthest from Synthwave Dream '85: tone.

It predates Synthwave Dream '85 by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode88Visuals54Tone0

#2Need for Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed

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Need for Speed: Shift 2 Unleashed

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

MultiplayerOfflineSoloThird Person

Steam👍 68%· 2.6KIGDB81· 6

Year 2011Dev Slightly Mad Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Synthwave Dream '85.

It predates Synthwave Dream '85 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode69Visuals54

#3Grid: Autosport

57

Grid: Autosport

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

MultiplayerOfflineSoloThird PersonFirst Person

Steam👍 78%· 8.7KIGDB78· 13OC78· 33

Year 2014Dev Codemasters Southam · CodemastersOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation and visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Synthwave Dream '85: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Synthwave Dream '85.

It predates Synthwave Dream '85 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode69Visuals41

#4Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec

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Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

OfflineSoloMultiplayerThird PersonFirst Person

IGDB100· 1

Year 2001Dev Polyphony Digital · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and offline

≠ Where it differs: brings visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Synthwave Dream '85: visuals.

It predates Synthwave Dream '85 by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode69Visuals41

#5Forza Motorsport 3

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Forza Motorsport 3

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

OfflineSoloMultiplayerThird PersonFirst Person

IGDB90· 5

Year 2009Dev Turn 10 Studios · Microsoft Game Studios

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

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation and visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Synthwave Dream '85: visuals.

It predates Synthwave Dream '85 by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode69Visuals41

#6Forza Motorsport 2

57

Forza Motorsport 2

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

OfflineSoloMultiplayerThird PersonFirst Person

IGDB90· 2

Year 2007Dev Turn 10 Studios · Microsoft Game Studios

✓ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and offline

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation and visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Synthwave Dream '85: visuals.

It predates Synthwave Dream '85 by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode69Visuals41

#7Wii Sports Resort

57

Wii Sports Resort

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

OfflineSoloMultiplayerThird PersonRanged

IGDB90· 3

Year 2009Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.2 · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, ranged combat and visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Synthwave Dream '85: visuals.

It predates Synthwave Dream '85 by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode69Visuals41

#8Gran Turismo 7

57

Gran Turismo 7

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

OfflineSoloMultiplayerThird PersonFirst Person

IGDB87· 8OC87· 163

Year 2022Dev Polyphony Digital · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PS5

✓ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and offline

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, visual first person and visual 2d, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Synthwave Dream '85: visuals.

Genre100Game mode69Visuals33

#9Gran Turismo 4

57

Gran Turismo 4

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

OfflineSoloMultiplayerThird PersonFirst Person

IGDB87· 3

Year 2004Dev Polyphony Digital · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and offline

≠ Where it differs: brings visual first person and visual 2d, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Synthwave Dream '85: visuals.

It predates Synthwave Dream '85 by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode69Visuals33

#10Forza Motorsport 4

57

Forza Motorsport 4

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

OfflineSoloMultiplayerThird PersonFirst Person

IGDB86· 7

Year 2011Dev Turn 10 Studios · Microsoft Studios

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

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation and visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Synthwave Dream '85: visuals.

It predates Synthwave Dream '85 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode69Visuals41

#11Gran Turismo 5

57

Gran Turismo 5

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

OfflineSoloMultiplayerThird PersonFirst Person

IGDB85· 6

Year 2010Dev Polyphony Digital · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation and visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Synthwave Dream '85: visuals.

It predates Synthwave Dream '85 by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode69Visuals41

#12Gran Turismo 6

57

Gran Turismo 6

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

OfflineSoloMultiplayerThird PersonFirst Person

IGDB83· 11

Year 2013Dev Polyphony Digital · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation and visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Synthwave Dream '85: visuals.

It predates Synthwave Dream '85 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode69Visuals41

#13Forza Motorsport 5

57

Forza Motorsport 5

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

OfflineSoloMultiplayerThird PersonFirst Person

IGDB78· 11OC80· 58

Year 2013Dev Turn 10 Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn Xbox

✓ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and offline

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation and visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Synthwave Dream '85: visuals.

It predates Synthwave Dream '85 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode69Visuals41

#14Gran Turismo Sport

57

Gran Turismo Sport

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

OfflineSoloMultiplayerThird PersonFirst Person

IGDB77· 8OC76· 91

Year 2017Dev Polyphony Digital · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and offline

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation and visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Synthwave Dream '85: visuals.

It predates Synthwave Dream '85 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode69Visuals41

#15Gran Turismo 2

57

Gran Turismo 2

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

OfflineSoloMultiplayerThird PersonFirst Person

Year 1999Dev Polyphony Digital · Sony Computer Entertainment

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

≠ Stands apart with visual first person, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Synthwave Dream '85: visuals.

It predates Synthwave Dream '85 by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode69Visuals41

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