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Games like Sonic R

1998PC

You race Sonic and friends across colorful, winding tracks where shortcuts and hidden paths reward curious drivers. The PC version's sharper 3D models and shifting weather give the classic Saturn racer a fresh look.

  • Driving or flying
  • Strong soundtrack
  • Fast pace
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

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In short: Games like Sonic R

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

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Retrowave

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2022PC96 % positive−30 % 2.99 € 2.09 €

Brings what grabs you about Sonic R: driving or flying, a strong soundtrack and a distinctive art style.

A laid-back arcade racer wrapped in synthwave style: you speed 80s supercars down neon-lit highways lined with palm trees, set to a fitting soundtrack.

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Concept Destruction

Driving or flying

You drive tiny cardboard cars and smash them into each other to rack up points through destruction. Whether you chase championships or try to survive waves of paper-thin rivals, the chaotic, colorful crashes make for light-hearted fun.

Auto Modellista

Driving or flying

Auto Modellista is a racer with a striking cel-shaded look, where you customize your car and race against models from well-known Japanese manufacturers. Its appeal lies in fast runs through tight mountain passes, where you take every corner at high speed in your dream machine.

Retrowave 2

Strong soundtrack

A moody retro racing game with a synthwave look: you drive 80s supercars down endless neon highways lined with palm trees, backed by a pulsing soundtrack. The focus is on atmosphere and laid-back driving rather than story or depth.

Art of Rally

Strong soundtrack

A stylized top-down rally racer featuring cars from the early days of rallying through the Group B era. Its precise yet approachable handling and calm, atmospheric presentation make every stage a pleasure to drive.

Absolute Drift

Strong soundtrack

A minimalist top-down drifting game with a clean, graphic look, focused purely on precise car control and fluid slides. You chase high scores and medals in challenges like Driftkhana and mountain drift runs.

FlatOut

Gameplay comes before story

FlatOut is a rowdy arcade demolition racer where crashes, flying debris and ragdoll driver stunt minigames matter as much as winning. Gritty dirt-track races feel rough, chaotic and fun.

Super Night Riders

Driving or flying

Super Night Riders is a modern arcade racer inspired by retro classics, where you ride as Alice through a night of rival traffic. You dodge rivals and beat checkpoint timers rather than fighting for position.

Race Driver: Grid

Strong soundtrack

An aggressive, spectacular racer built around wheel-to-wheel battles, drift events and races from San Francisco to Le Mans. Its handling sits between arcade and simulation, and the Flashback feature lets you rewind mistakes.

Driftwood

Bright, upbeat tone

A downhill longboarding game where you ride a sloth named Eddy down roads as fast as possible while trying not to wipe out in the curves. The focus is on speed and precise handling.

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