Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec is a 2001 racing simulation developed by Polyphony Digital, the series' debut on the PlayStation 2 and a technical showcase for the console. It offered a huge selection of licensed cars and a demanding career built around earning driving licenses, winning championships and collecting prize vehicles.
The game paired photorealistic visuals running at a smooth frame rate for its time with a driving model that balanced accessibility and realistic handling across a wide range of real and fictional tracks, along with extensive vehicle tuning options. Its polish, depth, extensive car list and presentation made it one of the best-selling and most admired racing games of its generation, moving many millions of copies.
Gran Turismo 3 helped cement the series as the benchmark for console driving simulation, and its legacy continues through later entries in the franchise that carry forward its meticulous, endlessly detailed approach to realistic racing.
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Modern alternatives to Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec, 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.
| Alternative | Price | Steam Deck | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assetto Corsa | € 19,99 | Steam Deck Unsupported | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Gran Turismo 7 | € 69,99 | Not on Steam | PlayStation |
Assetto Corsa
€ 19,99A physics-focused racing simulator praised for its authentic driving model.
Assetto Corsa runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Gran Turismo 7
€ 69,99The official modern continuation of the sim-racing series on PlayStation.
Gran Turismo 7 runs on PlayStation. Not available on PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Xbox, Switch.
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