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2015 PCPlayStationXbox 29.99 € 👍 70 % Mostly positive, 23,603 reviews on Steam

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.

What defines Need for Speed:

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

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

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Need for Speed: Rivals

97 %

2013 PCPlayStationXbox 19.99 € 👍 75 % Mostly positive, 8,851 reviews on Steam

  • Open world
  • Lavish presentation
  • Realistic visuals

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: Heat

Strong character progression

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.

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.

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit

Lavish presentation

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.

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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