Games like Apex Point

86% positive from 1,948 reviewsReleased 2023Steam Deck Playable$18.99

What it is

Open world racing simulator with deep car customization for drag, drift, and track racing. Players experience realistic physics and dynamic environments in Japan.

The catch

Updates stopped over a year ago and the promised engine rebuild has not appeared.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 86% positive, but with 1,948 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Apex Point

My Garage

91% positive from 4,115 reviews2026Deck Playable

This is a realistic car repair simulation game. Players fix, maintain, and manage cars in their own garage.

What players likedPlayers praise "My Garage" as a janky but satisfying mechanic/life sim, often compared to "My Summer Car" and "Mechanic Simulator."

The catchConstant crashes and bugs wipe out progress, forcing saves every few minutes.

Both are tagged Automobile Sim, Realistic and Racing.

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Wrench

85% positive from 2,012 reviews2018Deck Playable

Wrench is a detailed motorsports mechanic simulation featuring hands-on tool interaction and part management. Players disassemble and repair cars in a sandbox environment with co-op multiplayer.

What players likedPlayers praise "Wrench" as the most detailed car simulator, offering intricate engine work with zero guidance, similar to solving a complex problem.

The catchDevelopment has stalled with no meaningful updates, leaving little to actually do.

Both are tagged Automobile Sim, Realistic and Racing.

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F1 2012™

93% positive from 4,227 reviewsDeck Playable

This is a Formula 1 racing simulation game. Its core loop involves racing on official tracks with dynamic weather.

The catchSteering wheels frequently will not work, and keyboard controls are awkward to remap.

Both are tagged Automobile Sim, Realistic and Racing.

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Automobilista

90% positive from 2,576 reviews20161% finish itDeck Unsupported

A diverse motorsports simulator featuring Brazilian series and varied vehicles. It offers realistic racing across historical and modern disciplines.

What players likedPlayers praise Automobilista's good physics and diverse car selection, especially the Formula V10s, on unique tracks.

The catchController and wheel support is a mess, with bindings that need constant remapping.

Both are tagged Automobile Sim, Realistic and Racing.

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Absolute Drift

88% positive from 3,177 reviews20153% finish itDeck Verified

This is a car drifting simulation game. Players master sliding mechanics through various challenges and free-roam areas.

What players likedPlayers praise its satisfying drifting mechanics and minimalist art style, comparing it to a chill, challenging, yet short experience.

The catchThe drift controls are punishing and barely explained, so the game never feels relaxing.

Both are tagged Automobile Sim, Racing and Open World.

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OverDrift Festival

79% positive from 1,194 reviews2022Deck Playable

This is a car customization and drift racing game with a focus on online multiplayer competition and player-created liveries. It offers a large open world with various tracks and driving challenges.

Both are tagged Automobile Sim, Realistic and Racing.

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