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2017PCPlayStationXbox86 % positive29.99 €

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.

Driving or flying
Open world
Lavish presentation
Strong character progression

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The closest matches for Need for Speed: Payback are Need for Speed, Need for Speed: Heat and Need for Speed: Rivals. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Need for Speed: Payback special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Need for Speed

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2015PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck playable70 % positive29.99 €

Driving or flying
Open world
Lavish presentation

A nighttime street-racing reboot set in the open city of Ventura Bay, featuring deep car customization and live-action cutscenes following a crew of street racers. Visually striking, with an emphasis on style, drifting and car culture.

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Need for Speed: Heat

Driving or flying

An arcade street racer set in a Miami-inspired open city where you earn cash in legal daytime events and build reputation in risky night races with aggressive police chases. Deep car tuning and visual customization drive the progression.

Need for Speed: Rivals

Driving or flying

An open-world racer where you switch between street racer and cop, chasing and takedowning rivals with gadgets across Redview County. Seamless online integration lets other players drop into your world at any moment.

Need for Speed: Undercover

Realistic visuals

Arcade street racing across the open Tri-City as an undercover cop infiltrating a crime syndicate. Its hallmarks are frantic police chases, car tuning and live-action cutscenes.

Need for Speed: Most Wanted

Driving or flying

Criterion's open-world arcade racer set in Fairhaven, where cars are found scattered around the city, police chases deliver constant adrenaline, and Autolog fuels nonstop rivalry with friends.

Midnight Club: Los Angeles

Driving or flying

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.

Need for Speed: Carbon

Driving or flying

Arcade street racing through a nighttime open city, featuring tense canyon duels on mountain roads, deep car customization, and a crew of AI wingmen who help you win races.

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.

Test Drive Unlimited 2

Realistic visuals

An open-world racing game set on Ibiza and Oahu where you drive luxury cars, win races and buy houses and vehicles. The relaxed lifestyle focus and online community matter more than hardcore racing challenge.

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit

Driving or flying

Criterion's arcade racer lets you alternate between speeders and cops tearing through Seacrest County, using spike strips, EMPs and spectacular takedowns. Its Autolog system turns every best time into a running rivalry with friends.

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