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2009 PCPlayStationXbox free 👍 78 % Mostly positive, 2,827 reviews on Steam

A sim-leaning turn for Need for Speed, with a visceral cockpit view that makes every impact and every corner at the limit hit hard. You race licensed performance cars on real-world circuits.

What defines Need for Speed: Shift:

  • Lavish presentation
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty
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The closest matches for Need for Speed: Shift are Grid: Autosport, Project CARS 2 and Forza Motorsport 2. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Need for Speed: Shift special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Grid: Autosport

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2014 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch free 👍 78 % Mostly positive, 8,678 reviews on Steam

  • Realistic visuals
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Lavish presentation

A racing game balancing arcade and simulation, where you are a driver for hire across several disciplines such as touring cars, street, open wheel, endurance and tuner. Grippy handling, in-car view and aggressive rivals make for intense races.

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