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Looking for games like Need for Speed Payback? Here are top open world racing recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Need for Speed: Heat, Need for Speed Unbound or Need for Speed™ Most Wanted.

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  1. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 60,710 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 51 reviews

    Hustle by day and risk it all at night in Need for Speed™ Heat, a thrilling race experience that pits you against a city’s rogue police force as you battle your way into street racing’s elite. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Need for Speed: Heat.

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  2. 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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  3. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    75% User Score Based on 4,631 reviews

    The player arrives in Rockport City, driving a racing version of the BMW M3 GTR (E46). Following Mia Townsend (played by Josie Maran), the player proves his driving prowess as he is pursued by a veteran police officer named Sergeant Cross (played by Dean McKenzie), who vows to take down the player and end street racing in Rockport. Races seem to be in the player's favor until a particular grou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Need for Speed™ Most Wanted.

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  4. 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 61%Based on 34 reviews

    Get extra in-game content when you go with the Deluxe Edition. "• Lifetime 10% discount on all items using in-game currency. • Tricked-out starter car. • Styling and Performance pack. • Exclusive wraps. • Unique Identifying Sticker. • VIP icon." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Need for Speed.

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  5. 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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  6. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 9,197 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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  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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  8. 78%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 76%Based on 24 reviews

    Feel the thrill of the chase and the rush of escape behind the wheels of the world’s hottest high-performance cars in Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered– a heart-pumping, socially competitive racing experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered.

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  9. 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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  10. 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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  12. 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 80%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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  13. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    89% User Score Based on 92,702 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. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    82% User Score Based on 19,805 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 15 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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  17. 84%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 80%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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  18. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 38,308 reviews
    Critic Score 89%Based on 60 reviews

    Includes: Forza Horizon 6 - Pre-Order Bonus - Ferrari J50 Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Japan in over 550 real-world cars and become a racing Legend at the Horizon Festival. Start your journey as a tourist and explore a world full of hit music and Japanese culture. Build a Valley Estate, acquire awe-inspiring homes, and display your prized car collection in fully Customizable Garages. Cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forza Horizon 6.

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  19. 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 81%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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  20. 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 82%Based on 9 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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  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 60%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 76%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. 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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  24. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 7,301 reviews

    Legends features a top roster of real hypercars for you to drive that is unlike that found in any other game, from renowned car manufacturers like Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini and W Motors. You’re free to pick the dream car you need and race across spectacular locations against rival speed machines around the world. Hit the fast track and leave your limits in the dust to become a Legend of the Tr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asphalt Legends.

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  25. 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 66%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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  26. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    36% User Score Based on 4,587 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown is an open world driving and lifestyle experience. Grab your keys and live your life of luxury. Remember, social status is everything In the world of Test Drive Unlimited. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown.

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  27. 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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  28. 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

    Immerse yourself in an expanding world of competition in Forza Motorsport. Race the latest cars and tracks and hone your skills in epic solo tours and online events. Updates are regularly released with new features, gameplay and enhancements. Race over 500 real-world cars including modern race cars and more than 100 cars new to Forza Motorsport. Make every lap count across 27 living tracks with re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forza Motorsport.

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  29. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    85% User Score Based on 2,084 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    The raw, high-stakes world of illegal street racing comes to life in Street Racing Syndicate. Trick out over 40 authentic licensed cars with parts from over 15 real-world manufacturers, then turn your customized ride loose on the streets of 3 cities across the USA. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Street Racing Syndicate.

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  30. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 3,457 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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  31. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 20,321 reviews
    Critic Score 49%Based on 8 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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  32. 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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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 1,100 reviews

    Zenith Trace is a dark and intense offroad racing game set on an infernal island where the elements have gone wild. Ash-filled air, molten lakes, scorched terrain, and punishing trails become your battleground. Here, the road itself is your enemy. Conquer offroad chaos, fiery sections, and ashen horizons. The game offers three modes: * Campaign — complete a chain of challenges and earn the title… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zenith Trace.

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  34. 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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  35. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    81% User Score Based on 1,235 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 15 reviews

    All Terrain, All Vehicles, All You! MX vs ATV All Out is the complete off-road racing and lifestyle experience! Find your Rider Style at your private compound, Free Ride across massive environments, and compete in the best series events! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MX vs ATV All Out.

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  36. 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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  37. 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

    Includes: JDM: Japanese Drift Master JDM: Made In USA JDM: American Classics Discover Japan’s car culture in JDM! Take on challenging mountain roads, visit Japanese legendary drifting spots in licensed JDM cars and immerse in the story about second chances. Explore an open world where every turn invites you to master the art of drift. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JDM: Japanese Drift Master.

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  39. 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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  40. 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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  41. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    78% User Score Based on 1,446 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 2 reviews

    Welcome to the Trail Out festival! Reckless races in different parts of the planet await you! Explosions of cars, shouts of departing drivers, hype from fans, all this awaits you here! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TRAIL OUT.

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  42. 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 73%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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  43. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 41,428 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 57 reviews

    The original shooter-looter returns, packing bazillions of guns and a mayhem-fueled adventure! Blast through new worlds and enemies as one of four new Vault Hunters. Play solo or with friends to take on insane enemies, score loads of loot and save your home from the most ruthless cult leaders in the galaxy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Borderlands 3.

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  44. 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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  45. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    77% User Score Based on 5,489 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 7 reviews

    Buy Hot Wheels Unleashed for PS4 and PS5. Collect the best vehicles in the Hot Wheels™ universe, build spectacular tracks and dive into breathtaking races. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hot Wheels Unleashed.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 1,728 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RIDE 4.

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  48. 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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  49. 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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  50. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    86% User Score Based on 35,235 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 6 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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