rFactor 2 overview

Overview

rFactor 2 comes from Studio 397 and is published by Studio 397. It arrived on Steam on Nov 12, 2015, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

rFactor 2's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 196 players at 26 September 2026 - 08:16:30 UTC, with a tracked peak near 1,758. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 79% positive across 9,082 reviews.

Language and system requirements

rFactor 2 is available in 1 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

rFactor 2 has sold up to 338,000 units and has 6,839 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $7,200,000. On Twitch, 1 streamers are live with around 1 total watchers.

rFactor 2 overview details

rFactor 2 combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Summary rFactor 2 is a realistic, easily extendable racing simulation from Studio 397. It offers the latest in vehicle and race customization, great graphics, outstanding multiplayer and the height of racing realism. rFactor 2 features mixed class road racing with ultra realistic dynamics, an immersive sound environment and stunning graphics, perfect for top-level esports and a rich single-player experience. Race against a field of AI cars, or in multi-player mode against others. rFactor 2 supports a full day-night cycle as well as dynamically varying weather conditions such as rain which dynamically builds into puddles. Tracks feature "real-road" technology that changes the grip as more cars drive on it. You can run full 24 hour endurance events and in multi-player mode, driver swaps are also supported. Everything can be customized by the community, including adding new tracks and cars, and a wealth of add-ons are available on-line.Working with several partners, rFactor 2 has been used in hundreds of esport championships all over the world – in particular McLaren’s World’s Fastest Gamer and Formula E. rFactor 2 is also an evolving product, which will be updated and added to for many years, so the list of features will expand! Features Physics Updated to use multi-core CPU technology Advanced physics engine Newly updated tyre model Driving surface construction, even painted line thickness, affects grip levels Engine boost and Turbo modeling Complex aerodynamics Head physics, cockpit vibrations, detailed bump modeling Dynamic Racing Experience Real-time day/ni…

SteamPulse editorial summary

rFactor 2 is listed as a game with $29.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op, and is associated with Racing, Simulation, and Sports. SteamPulse's latest observation records 196 players at 26 September 2026 - 08:16:30 UTC, a tracked peak of 1,758, and 79% positive reviews.

Overview tags

RacingAutomobile SimSimulationSportsRealisticMultiplayerDrivingVRSingleplayerModdablee-sportsPhysicsControllerGames Workshop

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