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We filtered the 50 games similar to BeamNG.drive down to the 26 that fit the “Xbox” category. SnowRunner, MudRunner and Thrillville: Off the Rails top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to BeamNG.drive.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing
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SoloMultiplayer
Year 2015Dev SureHit Studio
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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to BeamNG.drive is SnowRunner — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. MudRunner and Thrillville: Off the Rails follow close behind.

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The best games like BeamNG.drive on Xbox

26 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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SnowRunner

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SnowRunner
Closest overall match
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
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MudRunner

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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
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Thrillville: Off the Rails

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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
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Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

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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
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Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

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Car Mechanic Simulator 2018
Closest on game mode
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
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Forza Horizon 5

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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
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The Crew™

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NGL61
The Crew™
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Reflections · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~16hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to BeamNG.drive is open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and progression. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on game mode and world: this one brings co-op play.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100World59Game mode50
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F1® 23

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NGL83
F1® 23
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2023Dev Codemasters · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as BeamNG.drive and shares open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in game mode and world — its own ground is co-op play.

Released 8 years after BeamNG.drive.

Genre100Combat100Visuals79World55Game mode54
9

CarX Drift Racing Online

71
NGL89
CarX Drift Racing Online
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2017Dev CarX TechnologiesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to BeamNG.drive for good reason: exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and single-player focus. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on game mode and visuals: this one brings co-op play.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals61Game mode41
10

The Crew™ 2

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NGL65
The Crew™ 2
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
MultiplayerSoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2018Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If BeamNG.drive worked for you because of open world exploration, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. The distance is in world — its own ground is co-op play.

Released 3 years after BeamNG.drive.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Game mode76World59
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Grid

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NGL72
Grid
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
MultiplayerSoloMeleeFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2019Dev CodemastersOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

What brings it close to BeamNG.drive is melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. Its own ground is sports simulation and a casual, approachable feel.

Released 4 years after BeamNG.drive.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100
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Wreckfest

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NGL80
Wreckfest
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerMeleeFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2018Dev Handy Games · THQ NordicPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What carries over from BeamNG.drive is melee combat, single-player focus and a first-person view. They part company on visuals: this one brings an isometric view.

Released 3 years after BeamNG.drive.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals67
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Assetto Corsa Competizione

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NGL80
Assetto Corsa Competizione
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2018Dev Kunos Simulazioni · 505 GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If BeamNG.drive worked for you because of exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus, the same is here. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on world: this one brings sports simulation.

Released 3 years after BeamNG.drive.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100World48
14

Need for Speed: Shift

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NGL76
Need for Speed: Shift
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2009Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If BeamNG.drive worked for you because of exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus, the same is here. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in world.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100World48
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Project CARS 2

66
NGL80
Project CARS 2
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2017Dev Slightly Mad Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If BeamNG.drive worked for you because of exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus, the same is here. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is world: sports simulation.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100World47

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