Are there any Steam games like Gran Turismo? (lemmy.world)

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I mean that has licensed tracks and cars that you can modify in stupid fun ways? The last time I played Gran Tuismo was on a PS3 and I played it so much.

I have purchased a few games over the years, Project cars 1-3, Asetto corsa, Forza Horizon, The Crew 2.... all of them were interesting in some ways, but I just miss grabbing a boring car and modding it to stupid power levels and racing it at Laguna seca for example.

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[-] Hond@piefed.social 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I mean there is Forza Motorsport (2023). Personally i'm not a big fan of this particular iteration but its pretty much the only game which checks all your boxes on Steam.

Or you could check out PS2 Emulation with PCSX2 and the Spec II Mod for GT4. PS3 Emulation for GT5 and 6 still isnt perfect and pretty demanding for the hardware but also worth a look. I think there is the "master mod" to spice things up? Like why search for an imitation if you can have the original?

[-] otacon239@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

BeamNG actually ticks all these boxes, as much as it’s known as the crashy smashy game. Every component of the car can be swapped out, including everything from body panels to engine components, to suspension and tires.

The tuning is also incredibly in-depth and even more so once you start getting into the modding scene, which is huge.

If this isn’t already a staple of your library, I can’t recommend it enough.

[-] BurgerBaron@piefed.social 1 points 3 weeks ago

Most or all the franchises with a bunch of good legacy entries have turned into money grubbing grinds, including Gran Turismo, or instant gratification titles like Forza Horizon.

So I have nothing to recommend :(

Maybe Project Motor Racing? It's out November and has a Career mode, but idk if that's what you're looking for. I don't think it has any slow street cars.

[-] Maiq@piefed.social 1 points 3 weeks ago

RetroArch... Relive those good old days!

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