Games like The Need for Speed on Xbox
4 of the 5 modern alternatives to The Need for Speed (1994) run on Xbox. The cheapest is art of rally at € 24,99. One is made by independent developers.
Xbox has the strongest backwards-compatibility programme of any console, so a large number of original Xbox and Xbox 360 games run natively on current hardware. Add Game Pass and the steady stream of retro-styled indies and the coverage is broad.
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 stylish, minimalist indie rally racer with a stunning look.
art of rally is also an alternative to 2 other classics
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.
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered
€ 29,99Cops versus racers on open roads, the purest expression of what the first Need for Speed was chasing.
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Forza Horizon 5
€ 59,99A gorgeous open-world racer widely seen as the genre's best.
Forza Horizon 5 is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Forza Horizon 5 runs on PC, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Switch. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Need for Speed Unbound
€ 29,99The stylish current entry with street racing and open-world police chases.
Need for Speed Unbound is also an alternative to 1 other classic
Need for Speed Unbound runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch, Steam Deck.
Not on Xbox
These alternatives to The Need for Speed are listed on the main page, but do not run on Xbox:
All 5 games like The Need for Speed