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Games like Formula 1

1996PCPlayStation

You race through the 1996 Formula 1 season on its real tracks and in its real cars, with Murray Walker narrating every lap. Dial in weather, driving aids and race length to shape whether it feels like an arcade romp or a full Grand Prix weekend.

  • Driving or flying
  • Historical setting

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In short: Games like Formula 1

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Formula 1 special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Formula 1: Championship Edition

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1997PCPlayStation

Brings what grabs you about Formula 1: driving or flying, a realistic look and a bright tone.

A 1997 Formula 1 racer with every track, driver and car of that season. You can switch between a relaxed arcade mode and a more realistic Grand Prix mode, and split-screen races against friends are the highlight.

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Ride 4

Bright, upbeat tone

You hop on hundreds of motorbikes and tear across dozens of tracks, with handling that feels convincingly realistic. Competitive racing against other riders online is the main draw.

MotoGP 13

Bright, upbeat tone

MotoGP 13 puts you on the bike of the official 2013 championship with real riders, teams and tracks. Scalable assists let you tune the handling between realistic simulation and accessible arcade feel, and the career takes you from a Moto3 wildcard to the world title.

F-1 World Grand Prix

Historical setting

An official Formula 1 racing sim based on the 1997 season, with a full Grand Prix season, time trials and challenges recreating real races. A split-screen mode lets two players race head to head.

Grand Prix 3

Historical setting

Grand Prix 3 is a detailed Formula One simulator set in the 1998 season, where you tune every car component and master the tracks with a demanding, authentic racing feel. It remains a benchmark for hardcore racing sim fans.

F1 2009

Historical setting

Official Formula One racing simulation of the 2009 season with all circuits and drivers. Many switchable driver aids make it approachable for newcomers and veterans alike.

GT Legends

Historical setting

A racing sim that revives the classic touring car and GT era of the 1960s and 70s, with demanding, realistic handling and authentic period cars.

TOCA Championship Racing

Gameplay comes before story

An early licensed racer based on the British Touring Car Championship, demanding close, aggressive pack racing across nine tracks. Championship, time trial and party modes add variety.

TOCA World Touring Cars

Bright, upbeat tone

You race touring cars from several championships around the world in this early-2000s Codemasters title. Its appeal lies in competitive circuit racing with a focus on realistic handling against AI rivals.

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