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If BeamNG.drive left you wanting more, this list of 50 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — deep simulation, a sandbox world and melee combat — and the NextGameLike editorial team ranks them by a similarity score computed across 13 attributes. My Summer Car comes closest (95/100).

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing
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SoloMultiplayer
Year 2015Dev SureHit Studio
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The closest game to BeamNG.drive is My Summer Car — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. SnowRunner and MudRunner follow close behind.

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Top games similar to BeamNG.drive

50 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to BeamNG.drive. Each one has been evaluated across 13 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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My Summer Car

95
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My Summer Car
Closest overall match
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationFirst PersonEarly Access
Year 2016Dev Amistech GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

What brings it close to BeamNG.drive is exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. To that it adds a first-person view and an early-access release. Its own ground is sports simulation and strong narrative focus.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals71
2

SnowRunner

90
NGL85
SnowRunner
Closest on visuals
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
MultiplayerSoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2020Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

If BeamNG.drive worked for you because of exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and multiplayer gameplay, the same is here. The common ground extends to a first-person view. It sets itself apart with strong narrative focus and co-op play.

Released 5 years after BeamNG.drive.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals100Game mode71
3

MudRunner

88
NGL85
MudRunner
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2017Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

If BeamNG.drive worked for you because of exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and single-player focus, the same is here. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is co-op play.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals100Game mode62
4

Brick Rigs

83
NGL89
Brick Rigs
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
MultiplayerSoloMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird PersonEarly Access
Year 2016Dev Lukas RustemeyerPlaytime ~5hOn PC

It shares the essentials of what BeamNG.drive does: a sandbox world, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is combat: ranged combat.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals100Game mode80Combat58
5

Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game

78
NGL94
Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldThird PersonEarly Access
Year 2015Dev Camshaft SoftwarePlaytime ~3hOn PC

On paper it is what BeamNG.drive is — a sandbox world, single-player focus and a third-person camera — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds an early-access release. They part company on progression and visuals: this one brings resource management.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals61Progression0
6

Thrillville: Off the Rails

81
NGL78
Thrillville: Off the Rails
Closest on combat
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerMeleeSandbox WorldFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2007Dev Frontier Developments · Disney InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as BeamNG.drive and shares a sandbox world, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on progression and game mode: this one brings offline play and resource management.

It predates BeamNG.drive by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals79World70Game mode52Progression0
7

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

79
NGL81
Car Mechanic Simulator 2018
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2017Dev Red Dot Games · PlayWayPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The thread back to BeamNG.drive runs through exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and single-player focus. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in progression — its own ground is crafting mechanics.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals71Progression60
8

Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

78
NGL86
Car Mechanic Simulator 2021
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2021Dev Red Dot Games · PlayWayPlaytime ~11hOn PC · Xbox

The genre is the same as BeamNG.drive’s, and with it exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and single-player focus. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is 3D presentation.

Released 6 years after BeamNG.drive.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals55Game mode54
9

Skate 2

77
NGL83
Skate 2
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration
Year 2009Dev EA Black Box · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

What brings it close to BeamNG.drive is exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. Its own ground is sports simulation.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100
10

Forza Horizon 5

75
NGL90
Forza Horizon 5
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2021Dev Playground Games · Xbox Game StudiosPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what BeamNG.drive is — open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is game mode and world: co-op play.

Released 6 years after BeamNG.drive.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Progression75World61Game mode55
11

Euro Truck Simulator 2

72
NGL90
Euro Truck Simulator 2
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
MultiplayerSoloOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonFirst Person
Year 2012Dev SCS SoftwarePlaytime ~12hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Same family as BeamNG.drive: exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is progression and world: resource management and an isometric view.

Genre100Game mode72Visuals67World63Progression53
12

Disney Planes

74
NGL84
Disney Planes
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird PersonNarrative
Year 2013Dev Behaviour Interactive · Disney InteractivePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

What carries over from BeamNG.drive is melee combat, single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is puzzle design and strong narrative focus.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals61
13

American Truck Simulator - Oregon

73
NGL87
American Truck Simulator - Oregon
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2016Dev SCS SoftwarePlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

The genre is the same as BeamNG.drive’s, and with it exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on progression and world: this one brings resource management.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode73World63Progression53
14

American Truck Simulator

73
NGL86
American Truck Simulator
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2016Dev SCS SoftwarePlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Same family as BeamNG.drive: exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is progression and world: resource management.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode73World63Progression53
15

Superflight

72
NGL88
Superflight
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2017Dev GrizzlyGamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

It comes from the same genre as BeamNG.drive and shares a sandbox world, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is sports simulation and a relaxing pace.

Genre100Combat100Progression100World76Visuals61Game mode54

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