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Within the “PlayStation” 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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The best games like Synthwave Dream '85 on PlayStation

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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

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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 7

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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

#5Gran Turismo 5

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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

#6Gran Turismo 6

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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

#7Gran Turismo Sport

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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

#8Pallet Jack Racing

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Pallet Jack Racing

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonMelee

RAWG👍 81%· 53

Year 2005Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS

✓ Both are racing sims — sharing deep simulation, racing gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation and melee combat, while skipping roguelike runs

After a mysterious invite brings Jak and Daxter to Kras City, they discover that they have been poisoned by the sinister Krew. Krew proceeds to give the duo an ultimatum - race for him in the next Kras City Grand Championship and receive the poison antidote.

It predates Synthwave Dream '85 by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode61Visuals54

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F1 2011

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

MultiplayerSoloCo-opThird PersonFirst Person

Steam👍 76%· 745RAWG👍 59%· 49MC83IGDB77· 10

Year 2011Dev CodemastersPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

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

The official FORMULA ONE™ game returns with new circuits, split-screen and co-op Championship modes plus all the cars and stars from the 2011 season.

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 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode62Visuals41

#10GridClosest on tone

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Grid

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

MultiplayerSoloCasualThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 70%· 6.6KIGDB73· 8OC75· 73

Year 2019Dev CodemastersOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

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

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

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

Genre100Tone64Game mode41Visuals41

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F1 2018

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

MultiplayerSoloPvPCompetitive

Steam👍 89%· 14KRAWG👍 61%· 201MC84OC83· 72

Year 2018Dev CodemastersPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation and competitive edge, while skipping roguelike runs

F1® 2018 HEADLINE EDITION Buy F1® 2018 HEADLINE EDITION to get F1® 2018 and the F1® 2018 ‘HEADLINE CONTENT DLC PACK’ About the Game MAKE HEADLINES in F1® 2018. F1® 2018 is the official videogame of the 2018 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™.

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

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#12Race Driver: Grid

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Race Driver: Grid

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonFirst Person

Steam👍 82%· 3.3K

Year 2008Dev Codemasters Southam · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

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

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

It predates Synthwave Dream '85 by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode41Visuals41

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Wreckfest

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonMeleeFirst Person

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 single-player focus

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

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 Synthwave Dream '85: visuals and game mode.

Genre100Game mode41Visuals27

49

DiRT 4

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonFirst Person

Steam👍 81%· 16KRAWG👍 66%· 262MC78IGDB83· 12OC84· 85

Year 2017Dev Feral InteractivePlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are racing sims — sharing deep simulation, racing gameplay and single-player focus

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

Motorsport by its very nature is dangerous. DiRT 4 is all about embracing that danger. It’s about the thrill, exhilaration and adrenaline that is absolutely vital to off-road racing. And more than that, it’s about loving that feeling. It’s about pushing flat out next to a sheer cliff drop.

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

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

Genre100Game mode41Visuals41

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Grid 2

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonFirst Person

Steam👍 84%· 30KIGDB81· 12

Year 2013Dev Codemasters Southam · CodemastersOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Both are racing sims — sharing deep simulation, racing gameplay and single-player focus

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

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

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

Genre100Visuals41Game mode40

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