Dirt 5
Dirt 5 is the bold new off-road racing experience created by Codemasters. Blaze a trail across the most iconic routes in the world. Drive the widest roster of cars from rally icons, to trucks, to GT heroes and lots more. Play through a star-studded Career, four-player split-screen, innovative online modes, livery editor and more new features, DIRT 5 is the next generation of extreme racing.
What it feels like
Fast-paced off-road racing with diverse vehicles and extreme terrain delivers kinetic rush and speed. Arcade-focused approach emphasizes fun and mischievous enjoyment over strict simulation. Arcade racing tone prioritizes fun and spectacle over grim realism or tension.
What it's about
Off-road racing competition and athletic performance are the central subject.
How it plays
Driving and vehicle control across diverse off-road terrain and car types is definitional to the entire experience. Livery editor and car roster selection allow pre-race gear and aesthetic customization. Roster of collectible cars of varying rarity drives some progression and unlock rewards.
How it looks and sounds
Described as 'bold' and 'amplified' arcade experience with colorful, energetic visual tone. First-person driving perspective is available and emphasized in user tags and racing immersion.
How it's structured
A star-studded Career mode forms a bounded, authored story arc that structures single-player progression. Online PvP racing against other players is a major mode, though not the only way to play. Four-player split-screen co-op is explicitly featured as a core multiplayer offering.
Kindred games
Shares Vehicular Control, Competitive PvP, Exhilarating, Local Co-op.
Both lean into Vehicular Control, Competitive PvP, Exhilarating, Local Co-op.
Shares Vehicular Control, Exhilarating, Sports, Competitive PvP.
Both lean into Vehicular Control, Exhilarating, Campaign, Sports.
Shares Vehicular Control, Competitive PvP, Sports, Local Co-op.
Both lean into Vehicular Control, Competitive PvP, Sports, Local Co-op.
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A lesser-known kindred — Vehicular Control, Sports, Competitive PvP, High Replayability. 86% positive across 4,517 Steam reviews.
Both lean into Vehicular Control, Sports, Campaign, Competitive PvP.
A lesser-known kindred — Vehicular Control, Sports, Competitive PvP, High Replayability. 93% positive across 4,231 Steam reviews.
Both lean into Vehicular Control, Sports, Campaign, Competitive PvP.
A lesser-known kindred — Exhilarating, Vibrant Color, Competitive PvP, High Replayability. 97% positive across 4,216 Steam reviews.
Both lean into Exhilarating, Vibrant Color, Competitive PvP, High Replayability.