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Looking for games like WAVE RIDER? Here are top arcade racing recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Victory Heat Rally, Old School Rally or Neodash.

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  1. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    85% User Score Based on 589 reviews

    An intense, retro arcade-style racer that embodies the spirit of classic 90's racing games. Experience high-speed action, vibrant retro aesthetics, and non-stop drifting thrills as you challenge friends-turned-rivals. Get ready for an exhilarating ride! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Victory Heat Rally.

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  2. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 1,310 reviews

    Old School Rally features fast-paced, arcade-style gameplay, with emphasis on driving skill and high-speed maneuvers. RETRO STYLE VISUALSCarefully crafted retro style visuals, reminiscent of the late '90s rally games full of nostalgia and charm, making it a must-play for everyone. RACE THE WORLDWith a variety of rally tracks from around the globe, race across different surfaces such as dirt, tarma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Old School Rally.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 389 reviews

    Drift at full speed across gaps, traps, and neon-drenched environments that react to a captivating soundtrack. Build and play community-made tracks, or dive straight into a spectacular campaign. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neodash.

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  4. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    93% User Score Based on 4,441 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 13 reviews

    Race in the golden era of rally. Drive iconic cars from the 60s to Group B on challenging stages through stylized environments inspired by real worldwide locations. Will you master the art of rally? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to art of rally.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    85% User Score Based on 164 reviews

    Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, '80s supercars speeding down an endless highway... Welcome to the world of Retrowave! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retrowave 2.

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  6. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 7,784 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Distance is a survival racing game that combines the intense action of arcade racing with the exploration of an atmospheric world. You control a unique car that allows you to boost, jump, rotate, and even fly through a chaotic and twisted city. The world has a mysterious history, and as you explore you'll be able to uncover pieces of its past. The roads are treacherous and unpredictable with obs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Distance.

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  7. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    89% User Score Based on 2,266 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 21 reviews

    Horizon Chase Turbo is a standalone homage to classic 16-bit racers that defined a generation of high-speed, frenetic arcade fun. The game ignites an instant blast of nostalgia with catchy contemporary chiptune music, split screen multiplayer and retro design with modern gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horizon Chase Turbo.

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  8. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    67% User Score Based on 184 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 6 reviews

    Set in a futuristic Odyssey, The Next Penelope is a fast paced action racing game with loud colors, an original story and a challenging risk-reward system. 
Weapons can be mixed and used at any time, but all these abilities cost vital energy, so the player is very powerful and close to death at the same time! As Penelope is looking for Ulysses through the galaxy, the player is free to explore the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Next Penelope.

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  9. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    76% User Score Based on 304 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 13 reviews

    Get behind the wheel of 16 ultra-cool, miniaturised racing cars and engage in combat-racing like no other. Master over 30 table-top race tracks and over 180 events in a bid for glory, then take the battle Online and compete with the best in the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Table Top Racing: World Tour.

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  10. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    89% User Score Based on 1,220 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 4 reviews

    An arcade racer that tears up the rule book with innovative twin-stick controls, completely re-imagined driving mechanics and a huge roster of fiercely individual cars and tracks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inertial Drift.

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  11. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    88% User Score Based on 1,227 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 12 reviews

    Slipstream is a racing game influenced and inspired by the OutRun series, SEGA games in general, Initial D, Vaporwave & Synthwave aesthetics and the spirit of 90s arcades. It uses a real pseudo3D engine to provide an authentic retro experience in a modern shell. After being funded via kickstarter in 2016 and delayed more times than the developer would like to admit, it was released independently f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slipstream.

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  12. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    88% User Score Based on 818 reviews

    Touge Shakai (Mountain Pass Society) is an online Touge Racing Game based on Japanese car culture in the 90s. With an emphasis on balance between realism and fun gameplay, the physics are tailored for competitive drift racing, while giving a challenge to all players. The driving physics are mainly simulated, but not to the extent of hardcore racing simulators. The driving characteristics of ea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Touge Shakai.

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  13. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    84% User Score Based on 608 reviews

    Super Indie Karts is a classic retro 16 to 64-bit style karting game, with Time Trials, Grand Prix, SplitscreenGP, and Battle Modes! The game was KickStarted late in 2014 and is aimed for completion in 2019. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Indie Karts.

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  14. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    69% User Score Based on 96 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 7 reviews

    A racing game with futuristic cars, by automotive designer Anthony Jannarelly, using next-gen technologies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise: Race The Future.

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  15. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    90% User Score Based on 520 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 1 reviews

    Dive into Wheel World as Kat, a rider chosen by ancient cycling spirits. Race elite teams, trick out your bike, and perform the long overdue Great Shift ritual to save a universe on the brink! Your bike is your destiny. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wheel World.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 5,352 reviews
    Critic Score 56%Based on 1 reviews

    Neon lights, palm trees, synthwave, 80's supercars speeding down an endless highway... Welcome to the world of Retrowave! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retrowave.

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  18. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 106 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 2 reviews

    Steer, drift, spin, smash and gun through waves of enemy vehicles. Go to war against extreme machine bosses. Build up and tune your tactical loadout of car mods, defences and weaponry for each treacherous transport mission. Drive. Destroy. Get Paid. Upgrade! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gearshifters.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    93% User Score Based on 995 reviews

    A game about downhill longboarding and a sloth named Eddy. Ride as fast as you can and watch out that you don't fly out of a curve! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Driftwood.

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  20. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    93% User Score Based on 746 reviews

    Get ready for The Karters 2: Turbo Charged, a fast-paced, action-packed racer built for casual chaos and competitive mastery. With intense multiplayer, deep mechanics, and full modding support available from day one, it’s a karting experience with no speed limit and no limits on creativity. Key Features: Split-Screen (up to 6 players!) with Split-Screen Online Support Ghost Race with an o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Karters 2: Turbo Charged.

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  21. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    Become the master of car parkour! Tails Noir: Rebel Rush is a speedrunning precision platformer where you speed through a flooded vision of Vancouver, jumping on buildings, inventing crazy shortcuts, in an effort to become the fastest driver in the city! Push the pedal to the metal, hit those green boost panels and dash through the air with the whooshing sound! Complete the main path and imm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tails Noir: Rebel Rush.

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  23. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 10,099 reviews

    Explore game Tokyo Xtreme Racer for PS5,PS5_PRO_ENHANCED console from the official PlayStation website.Check out Tokyo Xtreme Racer features, news, videos, screen shots, and buy the game now from PlayStation Store. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tokyo Xtreme Racer.

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  24. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    97% User Score Based on 210 reviews

    Phantom Spark is an exhilarating high-speed racing game that will test your limits. Push for your best time in precision time-trial races across three domains full of otherworldly architecture. Take on challenges, hone your skills, and master the pathways to surpass the champions. Pushing you forward in the single-player campaign, you have the domain champions. Giving you the drive to set ever-fas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom Spark.

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  25. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 627 reviews

    Little Racers Street fuses the fun-oriented simplicity of top-down racing games with the excitement of street racing, and the results couldn't be better! Experience thrilling high speed races, and drift like never before along more than 200 different events. With varied weather conditions affecting handling, you'll need precise driving to reach the first places, and success! Two cities featuring… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Racers STREET.

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  26. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    66% User Score Based on 158 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    Venture into an old, magical ruin to seek an ancient power in this highly replayable, top-down, roguelike twin-stick shooter. Combine and optimise your spells to defeat twisted monstrosities and dive deeper into the Lone Ruin. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LONE RUIN.

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  28. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 1,087 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    The Deluxe Edition of Redout 2 includes the base game and the Redout 2 - Season Pass. The Redout 2 - Season Pass includes 2 future DLC packs with new locations, career events, rewards and more, all at a discounted rate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Redout 2.

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  29. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    87% User Score Based on 265 reviews

    Set in a 90's retro future, Inertial Drift offers a driving experience genuinely unlike anything you've played before – boasting twin stick drifting mechanics that need to be felt to be believed. Welcome to Inertial Drift: Sunset Prologue - a place to put your racing credentials to the test before Inertial Drift arrives later this summer. Hone your skills by the lakeside, then head to the co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inertial Drift: Sunset Prologue.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 1,120 reviews

    Speed Liner is an arcade Formula-inspired racer made for those who love pure speed and excitement. No need for simulation skills — the controls are smooth, responsive, and every track encourages fun experimentation with each turn. You’ll get to choose from three distinct cars and race across three circuits, each offering just enough challenge to stay engaging. The AI drivers aren’t flawless — the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Speed Liner.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    98% User Score Based on 830 reviews

    Aero GPX is an anti-gravity racer that is focused on high velocity, flight, machine-to-machine combat, and responsive controls that are simple to pick up but difficult to master. There are 30 machines on the circuit for each race in Aero GPX; and the race ends with significantly less than that. Pilots fight for the best position possible with high speeds, risky maneuvers, and visceral attacks. Whi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aero GPX.

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  32. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 174 reviews

    You are a friendly-but-deadly Mech on a journey searching for your missing pilot in this action-packed roguelite shooter. Choose your missions and rewards, research skills, equip expansions, mod your weapons, install plugins, customize your looks and stylishly cut your way through hordes of evil AI. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uragun.

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  33. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    57% User Score Based on 289 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 5 reviews

    Sprint between saw blades while dodging homing missiles. Duck under lasers while the floor crumbles beneath you. Almost There was designed specifically for fans of the hardcore platforming genre - you've been warned If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Almost There: The Platformer.

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  34. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    88% User Score Based on 4,102 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 29 reviews

    GRIP is a high octane, hardcore combat racer, packing ferocious speed and armed to the teeth with heavy weapons.Harnessing gravity defying physics alongside a bristling arsenal of outlandish weapons, GRIP delivers the fastest, most competitive racing experience ever. Scale walls, ceilings and anything else you can get your tyres on to... as you master tantalising tracks, tricks and perform mind-bl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GRIP: Combat Racing.

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  36. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 269 reviews

    Lifeslide is an atmospheric paper plane flight adventure through life. Master a unique flight mechanic as you travel through an ever-changing landscape towards your destination. Each stage is a new challenge, and it takes smart choices and split-second decisions to reach further. Learning to fly well is key. No narration, no texts. The story is implicitly told through the environment - this is y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lifeslide.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Super Pilot is a F-Zero inspired arcade futuristic racer that lets you create, edit and share your tracks in the blink of an eye.Race at ridiculous speeds! Races here are all about skill and speed. No physics simulation, no weapons - just master the boost, the drift, and the extreme speed of your ship through impossible loops and turns. Compete with your friends in split-screen, or against up to 4… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Pilot.

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  38. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 966 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Roll, bounce, and boost your way from skillful start to frame-perfect finish in Marble It Up! - the next generation of marble-rolling platformer. Chase the records of your friends and the world's best players through intricate, beautiful, mind-bending levels… Get Ready to Marble It Up! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marble It Up! Ultra.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    62% User Score Based on 117 reviews

    Battle your way to first place in this engaging combat racing game. It offers adrenaline pumping, high-octane action and a lot of fun! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle Riders.

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  41. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 77 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    The race is on in Mantis Burn Racing, where fast-paced bumper-to-bumper racing combines with intuitive, tactile gameplay and stunning visuals in one of the best-looking and most immersive top-down racers around. Drive incredible built-for-racing vehicles across highly detailed, visually stunning tracks, in high-risk, high-speed races where winning is everything. Prove your skills in an extensive c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mantis Burn Racing.

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  42. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 574 reviews

    Fida Puti Samurai is a retro-FPS "virtual happy place" set inside a virtual simulated world, the simulation is jeopardized with a naughty bug. Traverse this action-oriented roguelite blasting waifus on procedural generated cities to uncover dirty secrets on someone's computer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fida Puti Samurai.

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  43. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 722 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 9 reviews

    Tanuki Sunset is a third-person longboard-skating game where players play as a raccoon skating downhill on a procedurally generated synthwave-themed seaside road. Drift your way around the narrow corners, gather Tanuki Bits to fill up your Bonus Roulette Meter and try and gather as many points as you can. Drift often. Get some air-time and avoid cars and obstacles while pushing your luck close t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tanuki Sunset.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 187 reviews

    Challenge your driving skills in Apex Rush! RACE Race against the time on exciting stunt tracks, set your fastest time and battle other players on the leaderboards! DRIFT Smooth drifting with various challenges, modes & handling! IN-AIR CONTROLS Use the in-air controls to flip, tilt and roll your car through the air! CUSTOMIZE Complete challenges and use credits to unlock new pa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apex Rush.

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  45. 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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  46. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    78% User Score Based on 402 reviews
    Critic Score 59%Based on 2 reviews

    #DRIVE Rally not only nails the spirit of the 90s. It reignites it for a new generation of drivers. Whether you're a veteran of dirt roads or a rookie just looking to get their tires wet, this game will let you redefine speed over and over again. #DRIVE World From the sunny landscapes of Dry Crumbs, through the whispering woods of Holzberg, to the chilly wilderness of Revontuli. Take a journey to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to #DRIVE Rally.

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  47. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 2,316 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 31 reviews

    Anger Foot is a lightning-fast hard-bass blast of kicking down doors and kicking ass. Move quick - hit hard. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anger Foot.

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  48. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 1,954 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 12 reviews

    Experience the thrills of a fast-paced single and multiplayer Parkour game. Join the Rebellion and deride the security forces of an anti-leisure tyranny. Rise up to the many challenges of a futuristic Open World. Assemble your team, enhance your gear and perform incredible tricks and combos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hover.

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  49. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 2,086 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 28 reviews

    Welcome to Snake Pass; a physical action-puzzle game that sees the player slither, curl and climb their way through increasingly challenging worlds filled with evermore intricate obstacles and fiendishly mind-bending objectives! Snake Pass is the wriggling brain-child of Seb Liese, who originally came to Sumo from Holland to work on the LittleBigPlanet team. His prototype of ‘real snake physics’ … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snake Pass.

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  50. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    87% User Score Based on 2,256 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 1 reviews

    Circuit Superstars offers a unique mix of top-down arcade accessibility with the authenticity of motorsport sims. Get ready to race, set the pace, and become a Circuit Superstar! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circuit Superstars.

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