TOP 100 VEHICLE SIMULATOR GAMES

Vehicle simulators are the perfect game genre for those who've always wanted to be a bus driver, a trucker, or even a pilot, but never got the chance to do so in real life. With vehicle simulators, players can live out their professional driving fantasies without all the pesky responsibilities of real life, like traffic jams and angry passengers. It's no wonder players love this genre so much – who wouldn't want to cruise down a virtual highway at the speed of light, honking the horn and leaving a trail of destruction in their wake? So, if you're looking for the best vehicle simulators out there, look no further than this site's hand-picked list of top games in the genre. With so many amazing options to choose from, you'll be sure to find the perfect game to satisfy your need for speed and virtual transportation shenanigans. Whether you're looking to deliver cargo across the country, fly a plane through the clouds, or just screw around with vehicles in general, this list has got you covered. And who knows – maybe one day, you'll even be able to add "professional virtual pilot" to your resume.

#101	MotorStorm License: n/a Platforms: Console, PS3 Release: 2006 Rating: 8/10
#102	NASCAR Racing 3 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1999 Rating: 7.9/10
#103	Bus Simulator 18 License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2018 Rating: 7.9/10
#104	Rage Racer License: commercial Platforms: Console Release: 1996 Rating: 7.9/10
#105	Shift 2: Unleashed License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PS3, iPhone / iPad Release: 2011 Rating: 7.8/10
#106	F1 2010 License: commercial Platforms: Browser, PC, Xbox 360, PS3 Release: 2010 Rating: 7.8/10
#107	Best Forklift Operator License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch Release: 2022 Rating: 7.8/10
#108	Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2017 Rating: 7.8/10
#109	Crazy Taxi 2 License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2001 Rating: 7.8/10
#110	Garbage Truck Simulator License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 7.8/10
#111	Junkyard Simulator License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 7.8/10
#112	NASCAR Racing 4 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2001 Rating: 7.8/10
#113	Test Drive Unlimited License: commercial Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2006 Rating: 7.8/10
#114	NASCAR Legends License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1999 Rating: 7.8/10
#115	Flight Unlimited III License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1999 Rating: 7.7/10
#116	Colin McRae Rally 2.0 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2000 Rating: 7.7/10
#117	Rally Trophy License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2001 Rating: 7.6/10
#118	Gran Turismo 6 License: Commercial Platforms: Browser, PS3 Release: 2013 Rating: 7.6/10
#119	Moto Racer License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1997 Rating: 7.6/10
#120	NASCAR Thunder 2004 License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2003 Rating: 7.6/10
#121	Flight Unlimited II License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1997 Rating: 7.6/10
#122	Driver 2 License: n/a Platforms: Console Release: 2000 Rating: 7.6/10
#123	NASCAR Heat 3 License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2018 Rating: 7.6/10
#124	Gold Rush: The Game License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, XSX Release: 2017 Rating: 7.6/10
#125	Demolish & Build 2017 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, Xbox One, XSX, PS4 Release: 2016 Rating: 7.6/10
#126	Need for Speed: High Stakes License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1999 Rating: 7.6/10
#127	Lawn Mowing Simulator License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, XSX, PS4, PS5 Release: 2021 Rating: 7.6/10
#128	Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1999 Rating: 7.6/10
#129	CART Precision Racing License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1997 Rating: 7.6/10
#130	BreakNeck License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Mac Release: 2017 Rating: 7.6/10
#131	Diddy Kong Racing License: n/a Platforms: DS Release: 1997 Rating: 7.6/10
#132	Panzer Elite License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1999 Rating: 7.6/10
#133	Farming Simulator 17 License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 7.6/10
#134	Speed Punks License: n/a Platforms: Console Release: 1999 Rating: 7.5/10
#135	Viper Racing License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1998 Rating: 7.5/10
#136	Driver License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone / iPad, PS3 Release: 1999 Rating: 7.5/10
#137	Need for Speed: Shift License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Android, PS3, iPhone / iPad Release: 2009 Rating: 7.5/10
#138	Ridge Racer Unbounded License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PS3 Release: 2012 Rating: 7.5/10
#139	F1 2013 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Xbox 360, PS3 Release: 2013 Rating: 7.5/10
#140	Aircraft Pushback Simulator License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 7.5/10
#141	V-Rally 4 License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2018 Rating: 7.5/10
#142	Lake License: n/a Platforms: PC, XSX, PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2021 Rating: 7.5/10
#143	Cyclemania License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1994 Rating: 7.5/10
#144	Parking 3D License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch Release: 2019 Rating: 7.5/10
#145	The Pirate: Plague of the Dead License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Android Release: 2017 Rating: 7.5/10
#146	18 Wheels of Steel: American Long Haul License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2007 Rating: 7.5/10
#147	18 Wheels of Steel: Extreme Trucker 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2011 Rating: 7.5/10
#148	Re-Volt License: commercial Platforms: PC, Console, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2022 Rating: 7.5/10
#149	NASCAR 06: Total Team Control License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360 Release: 2005 Rating: 7.5/10
#150	F1 2000 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Console Release: 2000 Rating: 7.5/10
#151	Speed Devils License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1999 Rating: 7.5/10
#152	MotoGP 06 License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, Console Release: 2006 Rating: 7.4/10
#153	Ridge Racer 6 License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, Console Release: 2005 Rating: 7.4/10
#154	Test Drive Le Mans License: n/a Platforms: PC, Console, PS2 Release: 2000 Rating: 7.4/10
#155	MotoGP 3 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Console, PS2 Release: 2003 Rating: 7.4/10
#156	Konami Krazy Racers License: n/a Platforms: Wii U Release: 2001 Rating: 7.4/10
#157	Midtown Madness 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2000 Rating: 7.4/10
#158	NASCAR Racing License: n/a Platforms: Release: 1994 Rating: 7.4/10
#159	DiRT Showdown License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Console, PS3, Mac, Xbox One Release: 2012 Rating: 7.4/10
#160	Stuntman License: commercial Platforms: PS2, Console Release: 2002 Rating: 7.4/10
#161	Need for Speed: Rivals License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3 Release: 2013 Rating: 7.4/10
#162	Gran Turismo: Sport License: n/a Platforms: PS4 Release: 2017 Rating: 7.4/10
#163	Excitebots: Trick Racing License: n/a Platforms: Wii, Wii U Release: 2009 Rating: 7.4/10
#164	RACE 07: Official WTCC Game License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2007 Rating: 7.4/10
#165	Dirt Rally License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4, Mac Release: 2015 Rating: 7.4/10
#166	ModNation Racers License: n/a Platforms: Console, PS3 Release: 2010 Rating: 7.4/10
#167	Burnout Dominator License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Console Release: 2007 Rating: 7.4/10
#168	NASCAR Thunder 2003 License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2002 Rating: 7.4/10
#169	GT Advance 3: Pro Concept Racing License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2003 Rating: 7.4/10
#170	Need for Speed Shift License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Console, PS3, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2009 Rating: 7.4/10
#171	X-Plane 8 License: commercial Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2004 Rating: 7.3/10
#172	Midtown Madness 3 License: Commercial Platforms: Xbox 360, Console Release: 2003 Rating: 7.3/10
#173	F1 2001 License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2001 Rating: 7.3/10
#174	MotoGP License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console, PC Release: 2000 Rating: 7.3/10
#175	NASCAR 98 License: commercial Platforms: Console Release: 1997 Rating: 7.3/10
#176	Microsoft Flight Simulator 98 License: commercial Platforms: PC Release: 1997 Rating: 7.3/10
#177	Formula 1 Championship Edition License: commercial Platforms: PC, Console Release: 2007 Rating: 7.3/10
#178	NASCAR 2001 License: commercial Platforms: PS2, Console Release: 2000 Rating: 7.3/10
#179	TOCA Championship Racing License: commercial Platforms: PC, Console Release: 1997 Rating: 7.3/10
#180	18 Wheels of Steel: Convoy License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2005 Rating: 7.3/10
#181	MXGP2 - The Official Motocross Videogame License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2016 Rating: 7.3/10
#182	Mars Odyssey License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4 Release: 2016 Rating: 7.3/10
#183	Formula 1 License: commercial Platforms: PC, Console Release: 1996 Rating: 7.3/10
#184	Screamer 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1996 Rating: 7.3/10
#185	NASCAR Heat 2002 License: commercial Platforms: PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2001 Rating: 7.3/10
#186	SODA Off-Road Racing License: commercial Platforms: PC Release: 1997 Rating: 7.3/10
#187	Disney Planes License: n/a Platforms: 3DS, DS, Wii, PC, Mac, Wii U Release: 2013 Rating: 7.3/10
#188	Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2 Release: 2002 Rating: 7.2/10
#189	Midtown Madness License: commercial Platforms: PC Release: 1999 Rating: 7.2/10
#190	MotoGP 4 License: commercial Platforms: PS2, Console, Browser Release: 2005 Rating: 7.2/10
#191	Ridge Racer V License: commercial Platforms: PS2 Release: 2000 Rating: 7.2/10
#192	RC Cars License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2 Release: 2003 Rating: 7.2/10
#193	Sega GT 2002 License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, Console Release: 2002 Rating: 7.2/10
#194	F1 Career Challenge License: commercial Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2003 Rating: 7.2/10
#195	Pro Race Driver License: commercial Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Console, Browser, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2002 Rating: 7.2/10
#196	Copa Petrobras de Marcas License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2014 Rating: 7.2/10
#197	Speed Busters: American Highways License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1998 Rating: 7.2/10
#198	ATV Offroad Fury Pro License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2006 Rating: 7.2/10
#199	Screamer License: Commercial Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1995 Rating: 7.2/10
#200	NASCAR Heat License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2000 Rating: 7.2/10