CARS project or Assetto Corsa gamepad option
CARS project or Assetto Corsa gamepad option
Assetto leans heavily into simulation, while Project Cars shares similarities with Gran Turismo as an arcade-style experience. Both are enjoyable with a gamepad, though Assetto shines when using a steering wheel. Viperconcept on YouTube explains this breakdown.
I own both versions and have used them with wheels and controllers. Corsa seems superior when using a controller compared to project cars. While project cars offer more arcade feel and Corsa provides a more sim-like experience, it doesn't rule out the possibility of a sim having a better controller setup.