8 Best Driving Games Without Racing

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - When people think about driving games, they usually think about racing, where you go as fast as possible and try to finish first. That is the most popular type, but it is not the only one. There are many driving games that have nothing to do with competing against other cars. Instead, they let you explore open worlds, deliver cargo, survive in harsh environments, or simply enjoy the road at your own pace.

If you enjoy driving but do not care about racing, you are in the right place. Here are eight games that put you behind the wheel. No podiums, no lap times, just the road ahead.

One of the most realistic driving simulations available, this game uses a soft-body physics engine that simulates every part of a vehicle in real time. There are no goals you have to follow — you can explore open maps, test how cars handle rough terrain, practice parking, or simply crash things to see what happens. With a large modding community, there is always new content to try.

This game lets you drive large trucks across Europe, picking up cargo and delivering it to different cities. As you earn money, you can buy new trucks and eventually build your own transport company with hired drivers. The roads pass through many countries, and the scenery changes as you travel. It is a slow, relaxing experience that is great if you enjoy long drives without pressure.

Set in a post-apocalyptic desert world, this game puts you in the role of Max Rockatansky, a lone survivor building and upgrading his car to stay alive. The driving takes you across dangerous wastelands where enemy vehicles will try to attack. There is no race to win — the road is about survival, exploration, and combat. Your car is your most important tool throughout the whole game.

Going fast is not the point here. Getting through at all is the challenge. You drive large off-road trucks across environments filled with deep mud, icy roads, flooded paths, and collapsed bridges. Every delivery feels like a small victory because the terrain fights you the entire way. You can play with friends in co-op mode, and there are many vehicles to unlock and upgrade along the way.

Made by the same team behind Euro Truck Simulator 2, this game captures the feeling of driving across the American landscape — long highways, desert roads, mountain passes, and small towns. You haul cargo between states and grow your own trucking business over time. Playing with friends in convoy mode is also possible, making long hauls feel more social and enjoyable.

This game puts you in charge of driving buses through city streets and picking up passengers at the right stops. There are over 30 officially licensed buses to drive, and the routes take you through a large open world. Managing schedules and stops can get complex, which makes it satisfying when everything runs smoothly. A multiplayer mode lets you run routes together with other players.

Rather than offering an open adventure, this game focuses on simulating real driving conditions. You deal with traffic lights, road signs, pedestrians, rain, snow, and busy intersections. It is designed to feel as close to real driving as possible, making it a good choice for people who want to practice driving skills in a safe environment. Steering wheel and pedal support makes it even more realistic.

A road trip game set in communist-era Eastern Europe, where you drive an old, unreliable car across procedurally generated roads with your uncle. The car breaks down often, so you spend a lot of time finding spare parts, managing fuel, and making repairs. There is also a story to follow about the relationship between the two characters. Every mile you complete feels earned in the best way possible.