Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition similar games & best alternatives

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Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition

Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One • 2020

Should you play it?

With stunning, realistic horses, an in-depth breeding system, and a range of exciting game modes, Rival Stars Horse Racing offers horse fans the ultimate racing and riding experience. Take the reins and become an equestrian legend!

What works

  • Realistic and beautiful horse animations
  • Deep breeding and customization system
  • No microtransactions in desktop version
  • Relaxing and immersive gameplay
  • Frequent updates and developer support

Things to keep in mind

  • Repetitive gameplay loop
  • Desktop version lags behind mobile updates
  • Limited multiplayer and social features
  • Price considered high by some players
  • Lack of some content compared to mobile (e.g. live events, cross country)

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Wheel World

  • Tanuki Sunset

  • World of Tennis: Roaring ’20s

  • Victory Heat Rally

  • #DRIVE Rally

  • MX vs ATV Legends

More survival-focused

Games that feels like Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition but with a stronger survival pressure

  • The Oregon Trail

  • MotoGP™19

  • Mon Bazou

  • art of rally

  • The WILDS

  • MotoGP™15

More leadership-focused

Games that feels like Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition but with more leadership over others

  • Pro Cycling Manager 2024

  • Motorsport Manager

  • Planet Zoo

  • Wildlife Park 2

  • Pro Cycling Manager 2023

  • iRacing Arcade

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Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Fantasy, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Status, Story.

Last update: 03/08/2026