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Games like Need for Speed

2015USK 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable69 % positive29.99 €

A nighttime street-racing reboot set in the open city of Ventura Bay, featuring deep car customization and live-action cutscenes following a crew of street racers. Visually striking, with an emphasis on style, drifting and car culture.

  • Driving or flying
  • Lavish presentation
  • Open world
  • Strong character progression

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In short: Games like Need for Speed

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Need for Speed special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Midnight Club: Los Angeles

94 %Match

2008USK 12PlayStation, Xbox

Brings what grabs you about Need for Speed: driving or flying, an open world and lavish production.

An arcade street racer set in a sprawling, freely drivable Los Angeles where you win illegal races, build your reputation and extensively customize your cars and bikes.

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The Crew 2

Driving or flying

A huge open-world playground spanning the entire USA where you seamlessly swap between cars, boats and planes and compete in many motorsport disciplines. The focus is on freedom, speed and online fun rather than story.

Forza Horizon 5

Driving or flying

A huge, gorgeous rendition of Mexico, from deserts to jungles and volcanoes, becomes a playground for hundreds of licensed cars. Races, stunts and car collecting flow seamlessly together, solo or alongside other players online.

Forza Horizon 4

Driving or flying

An open-world racer set in a picturesque Britain where weekly rotating seasons transform the landscape and the roads. Hundreds of licensed cars, laid-back exploration and seamlessly integrated online events make it an accessible driving playground.

Forza Horizon 2

Driving or flying

A sunny open-world racing festival across southern France and Italy with over 200 detailed cars, day-night cycles and dynamic weather. Relaxed driving, street races and online fun with friends take center stage.

Forza Horizon

Driving or flying

An open-world racing game set in Colorado around a music festival. You collect and drive a large car roster freely across the landscape, with accessible handling and plenty of style.

Forza Horizon 6

Driving or flying

An arcade racer set in an open-world Japan with hundreds of real cars, festival vibes and total freedom to race, explore and collect. Custom garages, homes and shared online car meets make it a laid-back playground for car lovers.

Test Drive Unlimited 2

Driving or flying

An open-world racing game set on Ibiza and Oahu where you drive luxury cars, win races and buy houses and vehicles. The relaxed lifestyle focus and online community matter more than hardcore racing challenge.

The Crew

Driving or flying

The Crew lets you drive across a huge scaled-down United States from coast to coast, solo or together with other players in crews. It is an arcade racer with car upgrades, races and missions in an always-online shared world.

MX vs. ATV: Legends

Driving or flying

You tear across wide off-road tracks on motocross bikes, ATVs and UTVs, climbing from unknown rider to professional star through career mode. Handling and jumps are the heart of the experience, with online races adding competitive pressure.

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