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Race Dakar 2018 across South America in cars, bikes, quads, trucks, or UTVs, navigating vast stages with a roadbook.
Released 25 Sep 2018
Follow The Roadbook
Race Without Fixed Tracks
Dig Out Of Sand
Based on the world famous annual rally raid organized by Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.) in South America, DAKAR 18 is a realistic simulation of the biggest cross-country rally in the world and features a variety of vehicles, including motorcycles, cars, trucks, quads and SSVs.
Developed by Bigmoon Entertainment · Published by Bigmoon Entertainment, Ravenscourt









DAKAR 18 recreates the 2018 Dakar Rally across Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina. Compete as a rally driver in one of five vehicle categories: cars, motorcycles, quads, trucks, or UTVs.
Race through long cross-country stages across open terrain rather than following a fixed circuit. Use the roadbook and compass to find your route and waypoints, while adapting to changing weather and surfaces.
Manage damage and the risk of getting stuck: you can leave your vehicle to use a shovel and boards, repair it, or tow a stranded competitor for repair points. The game includes offline and online play, including split-screen and online stages.
Some players enjoy DAKAR 18 for its roadbook-based navigation and its focus on the scale and feel of the Dakar rally, finding that challenge immersive and distinctive. A few also praise the vehicle selection and find driving enjoyable, while others consider the handling and navigation frustrating.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 54 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 3 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 59/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |