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1994PC, PlayStation

The 1994 classic lets you drive eight real exotic sports cars across six tracks, with handling that was realistic for its time and video footage of the cars. Police chases add tension and later became a series trademark.

  • Driving or flying
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat
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In short: Games like The Need for Speed

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

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Need for Speed II

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1997PC, PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about The Need for Speed: driving or flying, a realistic look and gameplay over story.

A 90s arcade racer featuring exotic supercars, six varied tracks and modes like single race, tournament and knockout. It focuses on speed and driving feel rather than story or progression.

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FlatOut

Driving or flying

FlatOut is a rowdy arcade demolition racer where crashes, flying debris and ragdoll driver stunt minigames matter as much as winning. Gritty dirt-track races feel rough, chaotic and fun.

Gravel

Driving or flying

Gravel is an arcade-leaning off-road racer from Milestone that blends several disciplines such as rally, cross country, wild rush and speed cross into a TV-show style career. The focus is on fast, spectacular races across muddy and dusty tracks.

TOCA Race Driver 3

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A sprawling motorsport game with licensed championships like DTM and V8 Supercars, offering a huge range of racing disciplines and career modes that sit between arcade and simulation.

Grid

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

Grid (2019) is an action-packed arcade-leaning racer with aggressive AI, varied racing disciplines and a focus on fast, intense races on circuits and street courses around the world.

MX vs. ATV: Reflex

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

An off-road racing game with motocross bikes and ATVs where the rider is controlled independently from the vehicle. It adds freestyle tricks and deformable tracks that get torn up as you ride.

Grid: Autosport

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A racing game balancing arcade and simulation, where you are a driver for hire across several disciplines such as touring cars, street, open wheel, endurance and tuner. Grippy handling, in-car view and aggressive rivals make for intense races.

Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit

Driving or flying

A classic arcade racer where you push exotic supercars across scenic tracks while evading police, or play as a cop chasing speeders yourself. Fast, accessible thrills and a pumping soundtrack define it.

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