DIRT 5

DIRT 5

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WARNING: do not buy the Amplified Edition but go for the Standard game instead. To this day it’s unclear what the extra benefits of Amplified are gonna be. They already released a car DLC (Porsche Macan) that isn’t even part of the Amplified Edition and in a recent video interview with the dev director on the DIRT YT channel it’s stated that even the Standard game is gonna get extra free content. I still like the game but so far the extra money I paid for the Amplified Edition feels like a waste.

Real player with 80.8 hrs in game


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TL;DR

  • Dirt 5 is really good with some caveats. If you’re looking for something in the vein of the previous DiRT games, you’ll likely be disappointed. But if you enjoy arcade offroad racers hearkening back to the PS2/Xbox era, you should definitely check this out at some point, most likely on sale.

Pros, Cons, and Meh(s):

PROS

  • Wide range of car disciplines, from rallycross spec cars to 80s rally to trucks to buggys. All of them feel fast, responsive and just fun to drive.

  • Graphics are really solid, night time lighting is especially nice.

Real player with 29.2 hrs in game

DIRT 5 on Steam

MudRunner

MudRunner

Its Spintires, but better. literally. that isnt a metaphor.

Real player with 37.4 hrs in game


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Would Not recommend since new update being mod/game breaker

Real player with 31.2 hrs in game

MudRunner on Steam

Offroad Racing On Line

Offroad Racing On Line

Drift, slide, skid! Offroad Racing Online is the isometric 3D perspective car racing game that makes racing funnier than ever.

As an experienced racer, you will have to manage driving your car on bumpers and jumps, narrow roads and even ice.

Avoid collisions and don’t let you get overtaken by the fast computer driven cars or, in the multiplayer online mode, by players from all over the world.

The game is built on the best vehicle physics engine available for real driving sensations and a very effective computer driven cars artificial intelligence system.


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Offroad Racing On Line on Steam

ROAD HOMEWARD

ROAD HOMEWARD

UPDATE (nov. 27. 2019): The dev made a completely new version. The game is still short, but the graphics are fantastic. You need to play it.

UPDATE (dec. 21. 2018) The dev. updated the game and it is much more playable now. Still many situations where the car can get stuck, but you learn this positions and can avoid it next time. I have to say, i had lots of fun now, playing the game, finding the right way. So i recommend it now for a buy. But keep in mind, it is still buggy and the english voice is hard to understand. But the gameplay is something fresh and nice. I hope the dev. will fix the remaining problems, but he is on the right way.

Real player with 3.8 hrs in game

Update (December 31, 2018) - I would like to say that the developer is very responsive and passionate about making video games. I was able to make it past the troublesome spot. Reminds me of the Souls series, unforgiving but, rewarding once you master the area.

Normally, I would not write reviews on games but I feel this could be a great game if more constructive critism is offered. Please, please fix the issue of getting stuck. I cannot get past the first thirty seconds as I keep getting stuck.

Real player with 2.5 hrs in game

ROAD HOMEWARD on Steam

Tony Stewart’s All-American Racing

Tony Stewart’s All-American Racing

I don’t know why these Tony Stewart games are better than the mainline HEAT series from Monster, but it is really quite special.

If you enjoy dirt circletrack racing, but don’t want to enter into competitive sim-racing like iRacing, these are the games for you. This game has updated physics, and a progessive dirt layer added to the cars. The two things, really, that the already great Sprint Car game was missing.

It would have been nice if Monster added the Sprint Car content to this title. It will also be nice to see additional classes like Late Models, Super Late Models, Pro Trucks, and maybe some more models in Street Stock.

Real player with 52.1 hrs in game

It has been so long since Dirt Track Racing games were released. This game is a very nice upgrade from those versions. First impressions are very positive. Very simple, fun racing game. Game play is very similar to Dirt Track racing, with greatly improved graphics.

Pros: 3 classes of cars to chose from, custom paint schemes (limited), tuning (simple or advanced)

Cons: Limited custom paint schemes, no track conditions (wet/dry), zero advantage to running the cushion (high side) of track.

Real player with 46.0 hrs in game

Tony Stewart's All-American Racing on Steam

Tractor Cargo Driving Simulator

Tractor Cargo Driving Simulator

if i had to choose two words to describe this goddamn masterpiece, i would say

passionate and beuatifula

it has powerboxus that you have to send to the end of the level. very challenging gamep[lay to boot. Recommend .

Real player with 34.1 hrs in game

Wow. That’s all i can say. This game is thrilling, you drive a nearly broken tractor with poor steering and brakes through steep narrow hill roads. But this is what makes this game great. It’s a challenge, and it’s so optimised that it could run on a PC from 2006. It is also dirt cheap. I recommended it to a friend.

Real player with 2.0 hrs in game

Tractor Cargo Driving Simulator on Steam

Offroad Mania

Offroad Mania

I can’t remember how I came across this game, but I am glad I did.

The Gameplay is straight forward, you spawn on a platform that is suspended in air and have to reach the finish line without falling off. The game also offers collectible trophies as an additional challenge.

You can choose if you want to play “easy” mode or “hard” mode, the latter requires you to collect all 3 trophies per level before continuing. The 60 individual levels provide a increasing difficulty level, the only aspect I didn’t like about the choice of level design is the inversion of all levels starting from level 61. You are playing through the game again but with reversed levels.

Real player with 110.2 hrs in game

Addicting indie game where you have to traverse various obstacles to drive across the finish line

Pros

→ plenty of levels to choose from (although half of the maps in classic mode are the same maps but in reverse)

→ decent vehicle selection

→ fun physics

→ well-balanced achievements

→ regular updates

→ different modes

→ low price

→ front and rear vehicle modification

→ great sounds

→ trading card drops

Neither

→ gameplay gets slightly tedious after a while

→ limited customization (only colors can be changed both on the truck and player)

Real player with 12.8 hrs in game

Offroad Mania on Steam

Pure Rock Crawling

Pure Rock Crawling

Let’s start with the countless hours of spin tires, mudrunner and beam NG i’ve played to get my rock crawling fix. IRL i own a 08' JK on one tons/40’s, but have to travel far to wheel. Having a game dedicated strictly to just the art of crawling is amazing because i may not get the full satisfaction i get from the real thing, but these sims are the closest thing. This game specifically will be much better than those counterparts because it’s strictly dedicated to crawling rather than a logging road or a crash dummy course. If crawling interest you, then i believe you should most certainly purchase this game and support the great work this dev have put into this games current state. Which it’s in great shape and hopefully continues with the same momentum with your support ;)

Real player with 21.2 hrs in game

[EDIT: 11/1/21018 Originally I said that the physics made the cars feel as if light, miniature cars. I no longer feel that’s the case. Not sure which update is the cause, but it did a great job of crreating the feeling of full size, full weight vehicles. VERY NICE!

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Pure Rock Crawling is one of those games on Steam that calls out for a three-tier rating system. There’s plenty of good (and some not so good), so I decided to enjoy the best, and rate based on the game concept and hopes that come with all Early Access games. Thus, a positive rating, and every hope for a brighter, larger future.

Real player with 17.6 hrs in game

Pure Rock Crawling on Steam

Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths

Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths

CHECK TRUCK MECHANIC: DANGEROUS PATHS -PROLOGUE AND ADD IT TO WISHLIST

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1635550/Truck_Mechanic_Dangerous_Paths__Prologue

Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths challenges you to transport huge variety of goods using your excellent driving skills in the South American wilderness. Contracts become more profitable as you gain more reputation, each allowing you to improve your cash balance so you can upgrade or customize your truck. Take care, though, and watch the road as accidents and involuntary pit stops cause more problems than simply making your clients mad! If you have no choice, just leave the cabin and make some temporary repairs. And remember to refuel as often as possible!

And most importantly, remember that there are many paths leading to your destination.

The most dangerous South America paths are waiting for you!

Embark on the most exciting adventure of your life and test your driving skills on the world’s toughest roads.

Personalize and upgrade!

Your truck doesn’t have to be boring, go to the garage and make it your own. No one can forbid you to look fancy.

Get out of the cab and fix it!

Being in a stalemate you can always leave your cab and try to fix your problems with a few basic tools. Set up your field workbench, and start repairing.

Your truck is your best friend

Remember to keep your truck in excellent condition. A moment’s inattention can force you to make a quick pit stop and waste time.

Stay in touch with others!

Remember that you have a CB radio with you and in case of bigger problems do not hesitate to call for help, try to inform your colleagues about problems on the road and they will certainly repay you in the future.

Sometimes you have to take a step back in order to make two steps forward.

You have to be creative without it you will not be able to overcome many obstacles on your way. You never know when the ground will slip on your path. Look for alternatives!

Orders!

Orders don’t grow on trees, check the trading points and petrol stations for the most profitable ones.

Load and unload

Depending on how you place the goods on the back, your truck will react differently on the road. Try to place it in such a way, that you won’t end up driving before you start.

Key Features:

  • Loading and unloading goods by yourself

  • Performing minor repairs on the road

  • Ability to improve, service and change the look of your truck

  • A living South American ecosystem

  • High level of realism

  • A dynamic weather system and a day and night cycle

  • Diversified terrain obstacles

  • Possibility to drive on the most difficult routes in the world

  • A working CB Radio

Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths on Steam

Ultra Off-Road 2019: Alaska

Ultra Off-Road 2019: Alaska

Love the stunning visuals, they attracted me to the game in the 1st place. UOR played on ultra is really beautiful, almost yelling IT’S ALASKA, MAN! The feeling of freedom is also very nice - what the real off-road is all about. Let’s say my inner explorator feels FINE. :D

Next - the driving experience. There was a simulation/arcade debate here, also addressed by the devs. Imho it feels quite balanced right now, though I’m not a hardcore sim fan. My jeep could bounce more/jump higher - maybe some future arcade feature? ;)

Real player with 17.8 hrs in game

This game still needs a lot of work, and they still need to update some of their game description to match with what is currently available, to what is planned for the future as they don’t seem to tally up or match. And I dont consider this game a simulator, but rather a simcade which it matches perfectly and is honestly the type of game that I enjoy sinking a few hours into. Also, I dont have a problem with floating objects like pizza, fuel and as such, but it may be nice to have an option to enable or disable them, but seriously its not an issue for me at the current state.

Real player with 11.7 hrs in game

Ultra Off-Road 2019: Alaska on Steam