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2017 PCPlayStationXbox 29.99 € 👍 86 % Very positive, 29,054 reviews on Steam

An arcade racer set in an open, Las Vegas-inspired desert world, built around a revenge story, cinematic heist missions, police chases and deep car customization through a speed card system.

What defines Need for Speed: Payback:

  • Open world
  • Lavish presentation
  • Strong character progression
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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The Crew

88 %

2014 PCPlayStationXbox free 👍 63 % Mixed, 17,039 reviews on Steam

  • Open world
  • Realistic visuals
  • Strong character progression

The Crew lets you drive across a huge scaled-down United States from coast to coast, solo or together with other players in crews. It is an arcade racer with car upgrades, races and missions in an always-online shared world.

Midnight Club: Los Angeles

Strong character progression

An arcade street racer set in a sprawling, freely drivable Los Angeles where you win illegal races, build your reputation and extensively customize your cars and bikes.

Street Racing Syndicate

Strong character progression

An arcade racer about illegal street racing where you customize licensed cars with real-world tuning parts and drive through three US cities. Car customization and building up your ride are the core appeal.

Far Cry 6

Open world

As a guerrilla fighter on the tropical island of Yara, you topple dictator Antón Castillo using makeshift weapons, vehicles and animal companions across a huge open sandbox. It blends explosive shooter mayhem with political drama and a dose of absurdity, playable solo or in co-op.

Sleeping Dogs

Open world

As undercover cop Wei Shen, you infiltrate the Triads in a neon-lit Hong Kong, brawling through kung-fu-movie style melee with counters and brutal environmental takedowns, plus car chases. Its tale of torn loyalties between police and gang is the real hook.

Forza Horizon 5

Open world

A huge, gorgeous rendition of Mexico, from deserts to jungles and volcanoes, becomes a playground for hundreds of licensed cars. Races, stunts and car collecting flow seamlessly together, solo or alongside other players online.

Forza Horizon 6

Open world

An arcade racer set in an open-world Japan with hundreds of real cars, festival vibes and total freedom to race, explore and collect. Custom garages, homes and shared online car meets make it a laid-back playground for car lovers.

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