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1989 Classic

An early racing simulation from Papyrus recreating the Indy 500 with 33 cars and realistic handling, helping steer the genre away from arcade racing.

What defines Indianapolis 500: The Simulation:

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The closest matches for Indianapolis 500: The Simulation are WRC: FIA World Rally Championship, Colin McRae Rally 2.0 and Mobil 1 Rally Championship. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Indianapolis 500: The Simulation special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Colin McRae Rally 2.0

Realistic visuals

A classic early-2000s rally racing sim featuring licensed WRC cars and stages across the world. Precise driving on gravel, snow and tarmac with a co-driver calling pace notes is the core of the experience.

Mobil 1 Rally Championship

Realistic visuals

A rally racing game in the Rally Championship series centred on the British championship, with PC stages based on real Ordnance Survey maps. It focuses on fairly realistic driving on tight courses against the clock.

Total Immersion Racing

Realistic visuals

A sober, realistic racing simulation in the vein of Gran Turismo that focuses on driving physics and competition rather than flashy effects. It targets fans who want to experience the real grind of racing.

Colin McRae Rally

Realistic visuals

A classic rally racing game where you race against the clock through gravel, snow and tarmac across eight countries, guided by your co-driver's pace notes. Precise handling and a demanding driving model make every stage a challenge.

Richard Burns Rally

Challenging difficulty

An uncompromisingly realistic rally simulator built with input from champion Richard Burns. Precise driving on treacherous stages and a brutally steep learning curve make it a benchmark for hardcore sim fans.

Race 07

Realistic visuals

A serious racing simulation built around the 2006 and 2007 WTCC seasons, with over 300 cars across nine classes and 32 tracks. Realistic handling and a detailed damage model are the focus.

Colin McRae Rally 3

Realistic visuals

A demanding rally racing game where you race against the clock over gravel, snow and tarmac. With a co-driver calling pace notes and detailed handling, you work through several seasons toward the world championship.

Colin McRae Rally 2005

Realistic visuals

A realistic rally racing game focused on precise driving across gravel, snow and tarmac, with co-driver pace notes and a damage model adding tension. Named after rally champion Colin McRae.

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