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rFactor 2
rFactor 2 is a realistic, easily extendable racing simulation that offers race customization, great graphics, outstanding multiplayer and the height of racing realism. It features mixed class road racing with ultra realistic dynamics, an immersive sound environment and stunning graphics.
What players say
Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Score via Steam as of 2026-09-02 · quoted reviews as of 2026-05-12.
What reviewers agree on
66 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“This game had a lot of potential, but I don’t know what it is maybe greed or cockiness, what do I know I am a random peasant who paid full price for an unpolished ♥♥♥♥♥♥ experience idk. Whatever 'it' is, this game is…”
“Ghost town. That's what rFactor 2 is. I tried an online race. There were two of us until the race started. Then it was just me. This is in the official Daily Race. I can only access the Beginner race. The other two…”
8 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“obsolete product of a bygone era, it did not stand the test of time. If you still want to experience a niche it does not get more niche than this, anyone else who wants a racing or any sort of driving simulator should…”
“clearly towards the end of its lifecycle now but some great content and one of the best for ffb and pysics. more of a hotlapping sim than multiplayer these days. But still worth adding to the libary. goes on sale for…”
“Awesome sim. Playing this more often now I've upgraded my PC. There are a lot of things to figure out to get the most out of this SIM. Well worth it.”
6 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“i got this on steam deck although it was unsupported in my experience it works really well, only took me 30 to a hour of trail and error to make it work”
“Awesome sim. Playing this more often now I've upgraded my PC. There are a lot of things to figure out to get the most out of this SIM. Well worth it.”
“Great game smooth fun to play.”
6 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“I like this game. It has Nordschleife and a selection of cars.”
“clearly towards the end of its lifecycle now but some great content and one of the best for ffb and pysics. more of a hotlapping sim than multiplayer these days. But still worth adding to the libary. goes on sale for…”
“Bit of a learning curve when starting off (both a noob to PC and Sim Racing) but once you get on top of configuring your wheel and installing things from the Workshop the sim becomes whatever you want to make of it. The…”
4 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“No need to ask, this has been the GOAT in car simulators. Greatest physics ever you can experience by far, while good graphics are also provided at the same time. If you been fed up with AC or iRacing, you really should…”
12 of the 103 reviews raise this · 3 of them still recommend the game.
“This game had a lot of potential, but I don’t know what it is maybe greed or cockiness, what do I know I am a random peasant who paid full price for an unpolished ♥♥♥♥♥♥ experience idk. Whatever 'it' is, this game is…”
“Buy at your own risk! First of all, rFactor 2 is just a husk. 0 Cars, 0 Tracks. You need to download extra content just to even play the game. Secondly, the piece meal pricing is absurd. You could buy the base Asseto…”
“I can no longer in good conscience recommend this game. It use to be one of the premiere sims you could buy. With Studio 397 releasing LMU, there is no point in playing this. I just signed up for the LMU subscription…”
11 of the 103 reviews raise this · 6 of them still recommend the game.
“rFactor 2 is a very unusual racing simulator. At first it can feel confusing. The interface is dated, the configuration process requires some patience, and the content structure is not always easy to understand. Between…”
“I can no longer in good conscience recommend this game. It use to be one of the premiere sims you could buy. With Studio 397 releasing LMU, there is no point in playing this. I just signed up for the LMU subscription…”
“Spend 5 minutes setting up config, game installs all the content on the steam workshop without your permission very slowly and none of the base game cars since they fail to download, restart game, doesn't reopen. 1/10…”
8 of the 103 reviews raise this · 1 of them still recommend the game.
“no forefeedback in wheel. works in every other game. not gonna waste time troubleshooting, refunding.”
“If you love racing games where you spend most of the time trying to get the controls right, only to have them reset and randomly change on you, then this is the game for you.”
“The ui is dated, the graphics are old school, the controlls are confusing for no reason. Some games age well but this aged like milk”
7 of the 103 reviews raise this · 5 of them still recommend the game.
“THE ultimate simulator, left to rot...”
“I can no longer in good conscience recommend this game. It use to be one of the premiere sims you could buy. With Studio 397 releasing LMU, there is no point in playing this. I just signed up for the LMU subscription…”
“There is absolutely no support here on Steam when they mess up your licensing. They just refer you to studio 397 support, which completely ignores your requests for assistance. DO NOT BUY THIS FROM STEAM.”
6 of the 103 reviews raise this · 5 of them still recommend the game.
“rFactor 2 is a very unusual racing simulator. At first it can feel confusing. The interface is dated, the configuration process requires some patience, and the content structure is not always easy to understand. Between…”
“obsolete product of a bygone era, it did not stand the test of time. If you still want to experience a niche it does not get more niche than this, anyone else who wants a racing or any sort of driving simulator should…”
“Yes, this is a bit old and outdated in some parts, but still this sim has features that more recent sims are missing. For example multiplayer on dedicated server with a combo of human and AI drivers is something that my…”
Counted across 103 English reviews, sampled to match this game's 78.7% positive rating · as of 2026-05-12
“The most detailed DRIVING simulation for almost a decade. A variety of cars & tracks both modern and historical.”
— a player, Steam review · 1,184 hrs played“There is no better VR racing experience than Brabham BT20 on Historic Spa and Monza 1966 (all free and non mod content). The tires, the suspension physics, the sense of speed and DANGER - with massive wrecks, hay bales, fires, broken wheels and entire cars flying through the air…”
— a player, Steam review · 52 hrs played“They say comparison is the thief of joy, so I'll do my best to review this game as a standalone racing sim. On startup, big surprise. The game asks you if you want to download all the content - so you just have to sit and wait for it to download an additional 25 gigabytes. No…”
— a player, Steam review · 6 hrs playedPlayer activity
Monthly average concurrent players. Live data self-collected from the Steam API · history through 2026-06 via SteamCharts.
Achievement stats
Global completion rates across all Steam players — a data view of how far people actually get. Source: Steam official stats · as of 2026-09-05.
Price tracking
US-region pricing (USD), sampled twice daily by our own tracker since 2026-07-11. Steam prices vary by region — always confirm your local price on Steam.
Regional prices at last sample, in local currency — Steam sets each region's price independently.
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Latest official news
Developer announcements via the Steam news API — links go to the original posts. More across all games on the news hub.
Experience the thrill of Formula E 2024/2025 — Now free in rFactor 2!
Get ready to feel the power and precision of all-electric racing like never before! Formula E & Studio 397 are thrilled to announce that the latest Formula E 2024/2025 season content is coming to rFac
Store content update - Ferrari & Circuit de la Sarthe
Dear rFactor 2 Community, We want to inform you about some upcoming changes to the content available in rFactor 2. As a result of expiring rFactor 2 licensing agreements, Circuit de la Sarthe (Le Mans
rFactor 2 Joins the Steam Autumn Sale!
Get ready, racing fans! rFactor 2 is speeding into the Steam Autumn Sale with significant discounts. The Steam Autumn Sale, which runs from 27th November to 4th December, features a variety of deals a
Steam Daily Deal now live!
Summer Surprise! The rFactor 2 Daily Deal is finally here! There are some amazing deals to be had on our most popular packs as well as a massive 80% off base game. Online Car Packs Intermediate Car Pa
Spring sale has sprung!
Unmissable Spring Sale deals Spring has sprung! And to celebrate rFactor 2 is part of the Steam Spring Sale with some unmissable deals on some incredible packs. Online Car Packs Intermediate Car Pack:
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Screenshots
Official Steam store screenshots — click any shot to enlarge.
Facts & details
From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-05-12.
| Genres | Racing, Simulation, Sports |
| Player tags | Racing · Automobile Sim · Simulation · Sports · Realistic · Multiplayer · Driving · VR · Singleplayer · Moddable · e-sports · Physics (SteamSpy community voting) |
| Features | Single-player · Multi-player · PvP · Online PvP · LAN PvP · Co-op · Online Co-op · LAN Co-op |
| Languages | English |
| Achievements | 25 |
| Official site | https://www.studio-397.com/ |
Minimum system requirements (PC)
Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 or 11 with latest Service Packs Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD FX-8120 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: nVidia GeForce GTX 950 or AMD Radeon RX 550 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 40 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible VR Support: SteamVR. Keyboard or gamepad required Additional Notes: To run on minimal settings at 1080p