Colin McRae Rally
Colin McRae Rally is a 1998 racing game developed by Codemasters, a rally title made with the involvement of the celebrated Scottish world champion whose name it bore. It aimed for greater authenticity than typical arcade racers of the time while remaining approachable for newcomers.
The game featured stage-based rally competition across varied countries and surfaces such as gravel, tarmac and snow, with progressive car damage that affected handling, the ability to make timed repairs between stages, and the tension of racing against the clock guided by a co-driver's pace notes. Its careful balance of accessibility and simulation helped bring rallying to a wide console audience and established a hugely respected franchise.
Colin McRae Rally launched a long line of rally and later DiRT games, and its influence is felt across modern rally titles. The series' continuing evolution keeps its authentic-yet-approachable style available to players today.
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Modern alternatives to Colin McRae Rally, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
art of rally Indie
€ 24,99A stylised, approachable rally game made by a small team.
art of rally runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
V-Rally 4
€ 29,99A full rally championship with stages, hillclimb and rallycross, in the same career shape.
V-Rally 4 runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.
WRC Generations
€ 39,99A full official rally championship with hybrid-era cars and a long career mode.
WRC Generations runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.
EA Sports WRC
€ 49,99The official modern World Rally Championship simulation.
EA Sports WRC runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Unsupported.
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