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  1. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    61% User Score Based on 23,514 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 7 reviews

    Buy Need for Speed Unbound on PlayStation Store. Start at the bottom, race to the top in the latest entry in the iconic Need for Speed franchise. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Need for Speed Unbound.

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  2. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 8,023 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 34 reviews

    With over 20 years of history in its rear view mirror, Need for Speed returns with a reboot that delivers on what Need for Speed stands for - rich customization, authentic urban car culture, a nocturnal open world, and an immersive narrative that drives your NFS game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Need for Speed.

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  4. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    57% User Score Based on 11,213 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 13 reviews

    Get behind the wheel of this revolutionary action-driving game. The Crew delivers a massive open-world United States, full of highways, alleyways, dirt roads and more. Join up with others to take on challenges, or go solo and explore the countryside in a game populated by other real players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Crew.

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  5. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 9,197 reviews
    Critic Score 48%Based on 2 reviews

    Buy The Crew Motorfest on PlayStation Store. Race legendary vehicles in a never-ending festival of car culture. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Crew Motorfest.

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  6. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 7,764 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 22 reviews

    Feel the thrill of the chase and the rush of escape in Need for Speed™ Hot Pursuit Remastered on PlayStation®4. Unleash a savage sense of speed both as an outlaw and a cop in the worlds hottest high-performance cars. Outsmart the heat or take down lawbreakers with the tactical weaponry at your disposal in a heart-pumping, socially competitive racing experience. Updated with enhanced visuals, cross… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered.

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  7. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    49% User Score Based on 3,066 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 49 reviews

    DIRT 5 is the bold new off-road racing experience created by Codemasters. Blaze a trail across the most iconic routes in the world. Drive the widest roster of cars from rally icons, to trucks, to GT heroes and lots more. Play through a star-studded Career, four-player split-screen, innovative online modes, livery editor and more new features, DIRT 5 is the next generation of extreme racing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DIRT 5.

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  9. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 59,347 reviews
    Critic Score 91%Based on 54 reviews

    Explore the vibrant and ever-evolving open-world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in hundreds of the world’s greatest cars. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forza Horizon 5.

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  10. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 1,636 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 30 reviews

    Buy GRID Legends on PlayStation Store, a high-stakes driving experience that combines thrilling, unpredictable races and an immersive driving story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GRID Legends.

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  11. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    75% User Score Based on 3,828 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 22 reviews

    Welcome to Redview County, where a street-racing rivalry between cops and racers never stops as both sides compete in an all-out war to take over the social, local and national media and earn the best cars, mods and technology. Risk Everything. Trust No One. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Need for Speed Rivals.

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  14. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    89% User Score Based on 92,702 reviews
    Critic Score 93%Based on 2 reviews

    Dynamic seasons change everything at the world’s greatest automotive festival. Go it alone or team up with others to explore beautiful and historic Britain in a shared open world. Collect, modify and drive over 450 cars. Race, stunt, create and explore – choose your own path to become a Horizon Superstar. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forza Horizon 4.

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  15. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    85% User Score Based on 4,129 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 2 reviews

    Dirt 4 is all about embracing danger. It’s about the thrill, exhilaration and adrenaline that is absolutely vital to off-road racing. It’s about loving the feeling of pushing flat out next to a sheer cliff drop, going for the gap that’s too small and seeing how much air you can get. Be Fearless. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DiRT 4.

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  16. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    82% User Score Based on 26,346 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 55 reviews

    Explore a massive and dynamic open world offering an incredible variety of gameplay possibilities. Hack your way through traffic while you engage in dangerous car chases through the winding streets of San Francisco, traverse the rooftops of the colorful and vibrant neighborhoods of Oakland, and infiltrate the cutting-edge offices of Silicon Valley companies. There are many secrets to uncover in th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Watch Dogs 2.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 2,821 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 7 reviews

    Be fast, be first and be famous as the race returns in GRID 2, the sequel to the BAFTA-award winning, multi-million selling Race Driver: GRID. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grid 2.

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  18. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 1,121 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 5 reviews

    The game takes place a few months after the events of Driv3r. It is revealed that both Tanner and Jericho survived the shootout in Istanbul. In the game's trailer, it is revealed that since then, both men have recovered and Jericho has escaped to San Francisco, while Tanner has pursued him there. Jericho is shown being transported in the back of a prison truck, but manages to escape with a vial of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Driver San Francisco.

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  19. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 7,301 reviews

    Buy Asphalt Legends at PlayStation Store. Dive into the thrilling world of high-speed racing, where detailed vehicles, stunning effects and vibrant dynamic lighting await. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asphalt Legends.

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  20. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 17,870 reviews
    Critic Score 49%Based on 9 reviews

    The Year 1 Pass includes: - Mission: Siren's Call, previously called Greenstone - Expansion: Deep State - Expansion: Red Patriot, previously called Transcendence - In-game DLC: Special Operations Forces Pack If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint.

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  21. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    52% User Score Based on 2,084 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 1 reviews

    OWN YOUR JOURNEY • 200 elite-brand race road cars • 120 global tracks • Wide set of race conversion kits • Race to earn Credits XP • Buy own 100s of cars • Upgrade cars with realistic performance parts • Customize your car liveries with racing- community-inspired elements • Personalize your drivers FEEL EACH MOMENT • Fully scalable assists for all skill levels • Convincing fun handling • 24-hour c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project CARS 3.

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  22. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    72% User Score Based on 31,985 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 39 reviews

    Become Aiden Pearce, a brilliant hacker whose criminal past lead to a violent family tragedy. While on the hunt for those responsible, you will be able to tap into the city’s omnipresent security cameras, download personal information, control systems such as traffic lights and the electrical grid to stop a chase, and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Watch_Dogs.

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  23. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    67% User Score Based on 12,829 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 10 reviews

    Buy Far Cry 6 on PlayStation Store. Play as Dani Rojas, a local Yaran, and become a guerrilla fighter to liberate the nation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Far Cry 6.

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  24. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    55% User Score Based on 2,291 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 5 reviews

    Test Drive Unlimited 2 (abbreviated as TDU2) is an open world racing video game developed by Eden Games and published by Atari. It is the tenth installment of the series, and the second to be marketed under the Unlimited franchise. It is also the second game in the series to be based on an open world styled gameplay. It was the final game released by Eden Games before being shut down by Atari, SA … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Test Drive Unlimited 2.

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  25. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    75% User Score Based on 2,088 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 13 reviews

    Explore the birthplace of drift and dive into Japan’s iconic car culture! JDM: Japanese Drift Master is an homage to Japan, Japanese street racing culture and drift. It’s an open world, story-driven experience, blending Tōge (mountainous) serpentines, with narrow rural roads and vast highways leading to a modern cityscape. With licensed cars and robust tuning options it’s a drifting paradise come… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JDM: Japanese Drift Master.

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  26. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    67% User Score Based on 471 reviews
    Critic Score 56%Based on 19 reviews

    The return of a legendary off-road racing game! Enjoy an extreme experience while becoming an expert in a demanding simulation. Take on the challenges of rallies, rallycross, drifts, buggies and hill climbs, and set off on a spectacular journey across every continent. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to V-Rally 4.

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  27. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 1,592 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 17 reviews

    Ride the most beautiful and powerful bikes ever crafted. Explore the most amazing roads in the world on your two wheels companion. Customize your bike's every single detail, making it a reflection of your riding style and your own personality. Feel the adrenaline, the competition, the freedom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ride 3.

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  28. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    54% User Score Based on 4,205 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 53 reviews

    Includes: Los Panteros Custom 'Fury' Motorcycle Los Panteros 'El Lanzador' Heavy Weapon Skin Pummel your enemies in style with this customized heavy-duty gear. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saints Row.

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  29. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    70% User Score Based on 20,336 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 77 reviews

    Buy Gotham Knights on PlayStation Store. Evolve into the new Dark Knight and save the streets of Gotham from descending into chaos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gotham Knights.

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  30. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    46% User Score Based on 5,659 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 7 reviews

    Out-build the competition in the new career. Race your friends in adjudicated multiplayer events. Compete in over 500 cars on world-famous tracks with cutting-edge AI, advanced physics, tire and fuel strategy, and driver and safety ratings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forza Motorsport.

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  31. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    74% User Score Based on 2,836 reviews
    Critic Score 54%Based on 17 reviews

    Race your way to victory on bikes, ATVs and UTVs in MX vs ATV Legends! Featuring massive new open environments, plus a career mode that lets you experience all the risks and rewards of becoming a world-famous professional rider. Become an off-road racing legend in your own right! Your time is now! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MX vs ATV Legends.

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  32. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, emotional
    100% User Score Based on 1 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 74 reviews

    Dying Light 2: Stay Human - Deluxe Edition includes: - Dying Light 2 Stay Human - Access to a story DLC - Exclusive weapon charms - Legendary Skins Pack - Wallpapers ready to print - Digital comic & Artbook & Soundtrack If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dying Light 2 Stay Human.

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  33. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 120,746 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 58 reviews

    Upgrade to the Deluxe Edition for immediate access to additional weapons, explosives, vehicles, and skins! Deluxe Edition (includes: .44 Magnum handgun with unique skin, AR-C assault rifle with unique skin, Ace Pilot Pack includes helicopter, gun skin, and Aerial Force outfit), Big Game Hunter Pack (includes ATV, bow, and Big-Game Hunter outfit), Additional Chaos Pack, and Explosive Pack If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Far Cry 5.

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  34. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 3,310 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 17 reviews

    Are you ready to live the best gaming experience that a motorcycle fan can get?RIDE 4 will spark your competitive soul with hundreds of bikes, dozens of tracks and a whole new level of realism.NEW AND ENHANCED CONTENTSChoose among hundreds of officially licensed bikes and ride on dozens of tracks all around the world, carefully designed with an extraordinary level of detail! Every asset has been c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RIDE 4.

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  36. 18%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    20% User Score Based on 1,620 reviews
    Critic Score 10%Based on 1 reviews

    Feel the adrenaline pulse through your veins as you barrel through insane race tracks against monster trucks, race cars, off road vehicles and much more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FlatOut 3: Chaos & Destruction.

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  37. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    59% User Score Based on 1,034 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 8 reviews

    Ridge Racer Unbounded takes the Ridge Racer series in whole new direction by adding a dose of destruction to the familiar arcade gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ridge Racer Unbounded.

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  38. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    76% User Score Based on 25,330 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 9 reviews

    Dive into a transformed vibrant post-apocalyptic Hope County, Montana, 17 years after a global nuclear catastrophe. Lead the fight against the Highwaymen, as they seek to take over the last remaining resources. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Far Cry New Dawn.

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  40. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    73% User Score Based on 548 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 34 reviews

    WE DID IT AGAIN! If you thought the first chapter was awesome, well, buckle up because we are going to blow you away with incredible new features! MORE WHEELS FOR YOUR FUN First things first: make room on your virtual shelf, because you can access more than 130 vehicles and even more varieties! Yes, not only Hot Wheels™ Originals, but also Hot Wheels™ Monster Trucks and vehicles from the entert… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 Turbocharged.

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  41. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    57% User Score Based on 384 reviews

    Solve exciting criminal cases on the mean streets as member of the autobahn police force - or freely explore the open game world while chasing down high-octane racers. Escort politicians, transport precious goods or take down the criminal element with over 500HP and close to 200MPH. With fully destructible cars, arcade gameplay, outstanding graphics and stunning slow-mo effects, Crash Time 2 puts … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crash Time II.

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  42. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    69% User Score Based on 18,414 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 88 reviews

    Includes: the berserker longship pack, a Majestic longship, new skin to customize your Raven& a set of runes to sharpen the weapons or improve the gear of your choice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Assassin's Creed Valhalla.

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  43. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    60% User Score Based on 1,996 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 5 reviews

    Bring the true driver’s experience to life with all the intensity and exhilaration of being behind the wheel! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shift 2 Unleashed.

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  44. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    83% User Score Based on 6,650 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 3 reviews

    Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box is an open‑world arcade racer set in Paradise, emphasizing high‑speed racing, takedowns, and crash‑focused challenges. This Ultimate Box edition bundles the full base game with all released DLC: new cars, additional events, the Big Surf Island expansion and more, plus various gameplay and visual refinements, delivering the definitive Paradise experience for solo … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box.

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  45. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 3,252 reviews

    EXPERIENCE THE WANGAN RUSH. KANJOZOKU FANS, WISHLIST NOW! About the GameKanjozoku Game レーサー : 90s Osaka Kanjo Illegal street racing. Feel like an street racer and drive on japanese autobahns. True 90s and 2000s JDM Cars to drive and tune. Engine Tuning: Internals, Turbochargers, ECU, Fuel, Intake, Exhaust, etc. Engine Swaps: 2JZ, RB26, VQ35, 4AGE, B16B, 13B, LS3, SR20, CA18, and much more! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kanjozoku Game レーサー Online Street Racing & Drift.

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  47. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    85% User Score Based on 43,609 reviews
    Critic Score 91%Based on 8 reviews

    This Ultimate Edition includes all bonus DLC content: Monkey Business Pack, Lost Expeditions, Warrior Pack, and Predator Pack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Far Cry 3.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    71% User Score Based on 7,341 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 8 reviews

    Get closer to the grid with EA SPORTS™ F1 24, the official videogame of the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship™. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to F1 24.

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