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2011PCPlayStationXbox

A linear arcade racing road trip across the US from San Francisco to New York, featuring Frostbite 2 visuals, police chases and brief on-foot quick-time sequences.

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

The closest matches for Need for Speed: The Run are Forza Motorsport 5, F1 23 and Grid Legends. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Need for Speed: The Run special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Forza Motorsport 5

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2013Xbox

Brings what grabs you about Need for Speed: The Run: driving or flying, lavish production and a realistic look.

A racing simulator launching on Xbox One, featuring lovingly recreated cars and tracks. Realistic handling and online racing take center stage, wrapped in a presentation that was impressive for a console launch.

F1 23

Driving or flying

The official Formula 1 racing simulation featuring the real drivers, teams and circuits of the 2023 season. You chase championships in career, race and online modes, and can tune the realism through adjustable driving aids.

Forza Motorsport 7

Driving or flying

Forza Motorsport 7 is a realistic racing sim with a huge car collection, a motorsport-themed campaign and polished visuals. Precise driving at the limit and online racing are the focus.

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.

F1 2021

Driving or flying

Official Formula 1 racing sim for the 2021 season with real drivers and teams. Besides the 'Braking Point' story, it offers a ten-year team career mode, two-player career and online racing.

Project CARS

Driving or flying

A realistic racing simulation with demanding handling, many motorsport disciplines, and dynamic weather and time of day. Career mode and online racing are the core of the experience.

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue

Driving or flying

A teaser for Gran Turismo 5 with realistic driving physics, around 70 faithfully modeled cars, a small set of tracks and online races for up to 16 players. This racing sim focuses on precision and polished presentation rather than story.

Grid: Autosport

Driving or flying

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.

F1 24

Driving or flying

The official game of the 2024 Formula 1 season delivers realistic racing with real drivers, teams and circuits. Work your way up in career mode, master pit strategy and tire management, and compete online against others.

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