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Games like Need for Speed II

1997PCPlayStation

A 90s arcade racer featuring exotic supercars, six varied tracks and modes like single race, tournament and knockout. It focuses on speed and driving feel rather than story or progression.

  • Driving or flying
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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In short: Games like Need for Speed II

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Need for Speed II special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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MX vs. ATV: Unleashed

100 %Match

2005PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck playable73 % positive9.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Need for Speed II: driving or flying, gameplay over story and a realistic look.

An arcade-leaning off-road racer with motocross bikes and ATVs across more than 50 supercross and outdoor tracks. The appeal lies in managing jumps, bumps, and close-quarters racing on rough terrain.

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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.

TOCA World Touring Cars

Gameplay comes before story

You race touring cars from several championships around the world in this early-2000s Codemasters title. Its appeal lies in competitive circuit racing with a focus on realistic handling against AI rivals.

NASCAR Heat 5

Driving or flying

The official NASCAR racing game with all teams, drivers and cars from the three National Series plus dirt racing on 39 tracks. Career, quick race and online or split-screen multiplayer give motorsport fans plenty to do.

TOCA Race Driver 3

Driving or flying

A sprawling motorsport game with licensed championships like DTM and V8 Supercars, offering a huge range of racing disciplines and career modes that sit between arcade and simulation.

V-Rally 4

Driving or flying

A racing game spanning rally, rallycross, drift, buggy and hill climb events, with over 50 cars to drive, upgrade and customize across demanding tracks around the world. The focus is on precise, challenging handling rather than easygoing arcade fun.

Grid

Driving or flying

Grid (2019) is an action-packed arcade-leaning racer with aggressive AI, varied racing disciplines and a focus on fast, intense races on circuits and street courses around the world.

MX vs. ATV: Reflex

Driving or flying

An off-road racing game with motocross bikes and ATVs where the rider is controlled independently from the vehicle. It adds freestyle tricks and deformable tracks that get torn up as you ride.

Race 07

Gameplay comes before story

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.

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