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Few titles capture what makes Forza Horizon 5 unique: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. After measuring 16 attributes across over 6,700 games, the NextGameLike team picks the 50 most faithful alternatives. Forza Horizon 4, Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit and F1® 23 top the ranking, with Forza Horizon 4 at number one (95/100).

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing
Tags
NarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2021Dev Playground Games

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The closest game to Forza Horizon 5 is Forza Horizon 4 — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit and F1® 23 follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Forza Horizon 5

50 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Forza Horizon 5. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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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Forza Horizon 4

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Forza Horizon 4
Closest overall match
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2018Dev Playground Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~13hOn PC · Xbox

The resemblance to Forza Horizon 5 is about as close as this list gets: they line up on genre, combat and game mode. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. What it adds of its own: battle royale tension.

Same studio: Playground Games.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100World100Visuals100
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Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit

95
NGL83
Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerPvPCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2010Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The resemblance to Forza Horizon 5 is about as close as this list gets: they line up on genre, combat and game mode. To that it adds a third-person camera and single-player focus.

It predates Forza Horizon 5 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100World100Visuals100
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F1® 23

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

What brings it close to Forza Horizon 5 is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, combat and world. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. The distance is in tone — its own ground is competitive edge.

Genre100Combat100World100Game mode93Visuals78Tone23
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Riders Republic

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NGL75
Riders Republic
Closest on progression
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonFirst Person
Year 2021Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to Forza Horizon 5 is exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. The common ground extends to a third-person camera.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Progression77
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MudRunner

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NGL85
MudRunner
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2017Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

If Forza Horizon 5 worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus, 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 a sandbox world.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Game mode92Progression71World61
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F1® 22

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F1® 22
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineNarrativeOpen WorldFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2022Dev Codemasters · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Forza Horizon 5 does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. It sets itself apart with offline play.

Genre100Tone100World100Visuals100Game mode86
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Forza Motorsport

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NGL68
Forza Motorsport
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
MultiplayerSoloCo-opPvPNarrativeOpen WorldSkill TreeExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2023Dev Turn 10 Studios · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC

If Forza Horizon 5 worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay, the same is here. To that it adds a first-person view and skill tree progression. Its own ground is resource management.

Genre100Tone100World100Visuals100Game mode92Progression75
8

The Crew™

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

Of everything here, this is the nearest thing to Forza Horizon 5 — the two agree on genre, combat and tone. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus.

Genre100Combat100Tone100World100Visuals100Game mode93
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F1® 2021

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NGL83
F1® 2021
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
PvPMultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloNarrativeOpen World
Year 2021Dev Codemasters · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~17hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Its point of contact with Forza Horizon 5 is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and PvP competition. Where the two diverge is visuals: 3D presentation.

Genre100Tone100World100Game mode86Visuals0
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Test Drive Unlimited 2

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NGL68
Test Drive Unlimited 2
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2011Dev Eden Games · CyberFrontOn PlayStation 3 · PC

If Forza Horizon 5 worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on visuals.

It predates Forza Horizon 5 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100World100Game mode93Progression75Visuals60
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SnowRunner

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NGL85
SnowRunner
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
MultiplayerCo-opSoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2020Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

What carries over from Forza Horizon 5 is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on world: this one brings a sandbox world.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Game mode82Progression76World61
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Euro Truck Simulator 2

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

The genre is the same as Forza Horizon 5’s, and with it strong narrative focus, open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on tone and progression: this one brings a relaxing pace and resource management.

It predates Forza Horizon 5 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Game mode82Visuals67Progression46Tone34
13

American Truck Simulator - Oregon

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

Same family as Forza Horizon 5: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in tone and progression — its own ground is a relaxing pace and resource management.

Genre100World100Visuals100Game mode82Progression47Tone32
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American Truck Simulator

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

Genre puts it alongside Forza Horizon 5, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is tone and progression: a relaxing pace and resource management.

Genre100World100Visuals100Game mode82Progression47Tone32
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My Summer Car

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NGL89
My Summer Car
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2016Dev Amistech GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

The genre is the same as Forza Horizon 5’s, and with it strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is game mode and tone: punishing difficulty.

Genre100World78Progression76Visuals73Tone61Game mode50

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