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24 games like Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.

The games like Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on a map

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The short version

  • Closest match: PC Building Simulator, which both open world, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing.
  • Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 is tagged Automobile Sim, Simulation, Singleplayer, Building, Driving, Education, Racing, First-Person by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
  • 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
  • 3 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
  • 2 are from the same studio: Car Mechanic Simulator 2021, Car Mechanic Simulator 2018.

Why players value Car Mechanic Simulator 2015

The five things Steam players tag Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

  1. Automobile Sim
  2. Simulation
  3. Singleplayer
  4. Building
  5. Driving
Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 at a glance
ReceptionVery Positive on Steam (92% of 14,625)
Watch-outsno widespread problems reported by players
Price$19.99

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

How these were matched

Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.

Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.

All 24, closest first

  1. 1

    PC Building Simulator

    Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Simulation, Education and Building; released around the same time (2019).

    Build and grow your very own computer repair enterprise as you learn to diagnose, fix and build PCs. With real-world licensed components and comprehensive hardware and software simulation, you can plan and bring your ultimate PC to life.

    PC Building Simulator at a glance
    Released2019StudioClaudiu Kiss
    Player sentiment93% positive of 52,742Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 52,742)

    Matches Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer, Building

    Why players like it: Simulation, Education, Immersive Sim, Building, Management — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Car Mechanic Simulator 2015: $19.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015:SimulationEducationBuildingManagementSandboxFirst-PersonRealisticCasual

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  2. 2

    Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Red Dot Games; both open world, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 9 player tags including Simulation, Automobile Sim and Realistic.

    Work your way to a service empire. Get your hands dirty in a highly realistic simulation game that pays major attention to details. Pay a visit to a new Auction house and buy cars in various conditions. Expand your range of services by investing in a new work space and equipment.

    Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 at a glance
    Released2021StudioRed Dot Games
    Player sentiment96% positive of 38,510Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 38,510)

    Matches Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on: 4 of 5 — Automobile Sim, Simulation, Singleplayer, Driving

    Why players like it: Simulation, Automobile Sim, Realistic, Sandbox, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Car Mechanic Simulator 2015: $24.99 — $5.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015:SimulationAutomobile SimRealisticSandboxDrivingRacingEducationFirst-Person

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  3. 3

    Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Red Dot Games; both open world; shares 11 player tags including Simulation, Automobile Sim and Driving; released around the same time (2017).

    Build and expand your repair service empire in this incredibly detailed and highly realistic simulation game, where attention to car detail is astonishing. Find classic, unique cars in the new Barn Find module and Junkyard module. You can even add your self-made car in the Car Editor.

    Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 at a glance
    Released2017StudioRed Dot Games
    Player sentiment91% positive of 56,552Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 56,552)

    Matches Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on: 5 of 5 — Automobile Sim, Simulation, Singleplayer, Building, Driving

    Why players like it: Simulation, Automobile Sim, Driving, Building, Realistic — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Car Mechanic Simulator 2015: $19.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015:SimulationAutomobile SimDrivingBuildingRealisticRacingFirst-PersonSandbox

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  4. 4

    Gold Mining Simulator

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and Driving; published by the same company; released around the same time (2017).

    Become a gold miner. Work hard, dig deep, explore the world, and you’ll become the wealthiest person in Alaska. Use a variety of specialist machines to find as much gold as you can.

    Gold Mining Simulator at a glance
    Released2017StudioCode Horizon
    Player sentiment73% positive of 16,382Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (73% of 16,382)

    Matches Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on: 5 of 5 — Automobile Sim, Simulation, Singleplayer, Building, Driving

    Why players like it: Simulation, Mining, Singleplayer, Realistic, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Car Mechanic Simulator 2015: $19.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015:SimulationRealisticDrivingSandboxBuildingFirst-PersonManagementAutomobile Sim

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  5. 5

    Construction Simulator 2015

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Simulation, Building and Automobile Sim; released around the same time (2014).

    In Construction Simulator 2015, you take the controls of 16 realistic construction machines made by LIEBHERR, STILL and MAN with high-quality 3D graphics.

    Construction Simulator 2015 at a glance
    Released2014Studioweltenbauer. Software Entwicklung GmbH
    Player sentiment82% positive of 6,852Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 6,852)

    Matches Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on: 5 of 5 — Automobile Sim, Simulation, Singleplayer, Building, Driving

    Why players like it: Simulation, Building, Multiplayer, Open World, Automobile Sim — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Car Mechanic Simulator 2015: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015:SimulationBuildingAutomobile SimDrivingCasualRealisticManagementSandbox

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  6. 6

    The Lab

    Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including First-Person, Funny and Sandbox; released around the same time (2016).

    Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!

    The Lab at a glance
    Released2016StudioValve
    Player sentiment95% positive of 6,671PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 6,671)

    Matches Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on: 2 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Free to Play, VR, Singleplayer, Action, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Car Mechanic Simulator 2015: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015:First-PersonFunnySandboxCasualPuzzleSimulation

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  7. 7

    Planet Coaster

    Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Building and Management; released around the same time (2016).

    Planet Coaster® - the future of coaster park simulation games has arrived! Surprise, delight and thrill incredible crowds as you build your coaster park empire - let your imagination run wild, and share your success with the world.

    Planet Coaster at a glance
    Released2016StudioFrontier Developments
    Player sentiment91% positive of 72,148Price$44.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 72,148)

    Matches Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer, Building

    Why players like it: Simulation, Building, Management, Sandbox, Family Friendly — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Car Mechanic Simulator 2015: $44.99 — $25.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)

    Shared with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015:SimulationBuildingManagementSandboxRealisticFunnyGreat SoundtrackCasual

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  8. 8

    Euro Truck Simulator

    Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Automobile Sim and Driving; released around the same time (2013).

    The original Euro Truck Simulator - the game which has become the classic of the genre and is still relevant today. The first truck simulation game in a European setting, with European long haul trucks!

    Euro Truck Simulator at a glance
    Released2013StudioSCS Software
    Player sentiment84% positive of 7,665Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (84% of 7,665)

    Matches Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on: 4 of 5 — Automobile Sim, Simulation, Singleplayer, Driving

    Why players like it: Simulation, Automobile Sim, Driving, Open World, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Car Mechanic Simulator 2015: $4.99 — $15.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015:SimulationAutomobile SimDrivingRealisticFirst-PersonManagementSandbox

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  9. 9

    Steep

    Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Great Soundtrack and Racing; released around the same time (2016).

    Ride a massive open world across the Alps, where the powder is always fresh and the run never ends. Defy and master the mountain alone or with friends on skis, wingsuits, snowboards and paragliders. Record and share your best stunts.

    Steep at a glance
    Released2016StudioUbisoft Annecy
    Player sentiment83% positive of 33,085Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 33,085)

    Matches Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on: 2 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Sports, Open World, Multiplayer, Action, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Car Mechanic Simulator 2015: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015:SimulationGreat SoundtrackRacingFirst-PersonRealisticSandboxCasual

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  10. 10

    Cities: Skylines II

    Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Building and Sandbox.

    Raise a city from the ground up and transform it into a thriving metropolis with the most realistic city builder ever. Push your creativity and problem-solving to build on a scale you've never experienced. With deep simulation and a living economy, this is world-building without limits.

    Cities: Skylines II at a glance
    Released2023StudioIceflake Studios
    Player sentiment56% positive of 91,995Price$49.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.7/10 · Steam: Mixed (56% of 91,995)

    Matches Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer, Building

    Why players like it: City Builder, Simulation, Building, Sandbox, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Car Mechanic Simulator 2015: $49.99 — $30.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015:SimulationBuildingSandboxManagementRealisticCasualModGreat Soundtrack

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  11. 11

    House Flipper

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Building and Sandbox; published by the same company; released around the same time (2018).

    House Flipper is a unique chance to become a one-man renovation crew. Buy, repair and remodel devastated houses. Give them a second life and sell them at a profit!

    House Flipper at a glance
    Released2018StudioEmpyrean
    Player sentiment94% positive of 111,507Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 111,507)

    Matches Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer, Building

    Why players like it: Simulation, Design & Illustration, Building, Singleplayer, Relaxing — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Car Mechanic Simulator 2015: $24.99 — $5.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015:SimulationBuildingSandboxCasualEducationFirst-PersonManagementRealistic

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  12. 12

    MudRunner

    Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Automobile Sim and Driving; released around the same time (2017).

    MudRunner is the ultimate off-road experience putting the players in the driver seat and dares them to take charge of incredible all-terrain vehicles, venturing across extreme Siberian landscapes with only a map and compass as guides!

    MudRunner at a glance
    Released2017StudioSaber Interactive
    Player sentiment92% positive of 44,003Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 44,003)

    Matches Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on: 4 of 5 — Automobile Sim, Simulation, Singleplayer, Driving

    Why players like it: Offroad, Simulation, Automobile Sim, Multiplayer, Driving — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Car Mechanic Simulator 2015: $19.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015:SimulationAutomobile SimDrivingRealisticModSandboxRacingFirst-Person

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  13. 13

    OMSI 2: Steam Edition

    Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Automobile Sim, Simulation and Driving; released around the same time (2013).

    Off to the next round! Experience a new omnibus simulator with OMSI 2 and start discovering Spandau while driving the omnibus. OMSI 2 is the successor of the well-known and awarded omnibus simulator "OMSI - The Bus Simulator".

    OMSI 2: Steam Edition at a glance
    Released2013StudioMR-Software GbR
    Player sentiment86% positive of 14,844Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 14,844)

    Matches Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on: 4 of 5 — Automobile Sim, Simulation, Singleplayer, Driving

    Why players like it: Automobile Sim, Simulation, Driving, Realistic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Car Mechanic Simulator 2015: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015:Automobile SimSimulationDrivingRealisticCasualFirst-PersonManagement

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  14. 14

    Reus

    Why it matched: both open world, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Sandbox and Casual; released around the same time (2013).

    In Reus, you control powerful giants to shape the planet to your will. You can create mountains, oceans, forests and more. Enrich your planet with plants, minerals and animal life. There is only one thing on the planet that you do not control: mankind, with all their virtues and and all their vices.

    Reus at a glance
    Released2013StudioAbbey Games
    Player sentiment78% positive of 5,991Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (78% of 5,991)

    Matches Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on: 2 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: God Game, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Car Mechanic Simulator 2015: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015:SimulationSandboxCasualPuzzleManagementGreat SoundtrackFunny

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  15. 15

    Planet Zoo

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Management, Simulation and Building; released around the same time (2019).

    Build a world for wildlife in Planet Zoo. From the developers of Planet Coaster and Zoo Tycoon comes the ultimate zoo sim. Construct detailed habitats, manage your zoo, and meet authentic living animals who think, feel and explore the world you create around them.

    Planet Zoo at a glance
    Released2019StudioFrontier Developments
    Player sentiment91% positive of 97,527Price$44.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 97,527)

    Matches Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer, Building

    Why players like it: Management, Simulation, Building, Sandbox, Nature — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Car Mechanic Simulator 2015: $44.99 — $25.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015:ManagementSimulationBuildingSandboxRealisticGreat SoundtrackCasualFunny

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  16. 16

    Fallout Shelter

    Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Management, Simulation and Building; released around the same time (2015).

    Fallout Shelter puts you in control of a state-of-the-art underground Vault from Vault-Tec. Build the perfect Vault, keep your Dwellers happy, and protect them from the dangers of the Wasteland.

    Fallout Shelter at a glance
    Released2015StudioBethesda Game Studios
    Player sentiment88% positive of 82,585PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 82,585)

    Matches Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on: 3 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer, Building

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Base-Building, Survival, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Car Mechanic Simulator 2015: Free — free

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, monetisation inside the game, lost progress or broken saves (details)

    Shared with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015:ManagementSimulationBuildingCasualSandboxFunnyGreat Soundtrack

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  17. 17

    City Car Driving

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Driving and Automobile Sim; released around the same time (2016).

    City Car Driving – realistic car driving simulator, which will help you master the basic skills of the car driving in various traffic conditions, with plunging into the environment most closely resembling the real one.

    City Car Driving at a glance
    Released2016StudioForward Development, Ltd.
    Player sentiment83% positive of 36,073Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 36,073)

    Matches Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on: 4 of 5 — Automobile Sim, Simulation, Singleplayer, Driving

    Why players like it: Simulation, Driving, Automobile Sim, Open World, Realistic — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Car Mechanic Simulator 2015: $24.99 — $5.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015:SimulationDrivingAutomobile SimRealisticRacingFirst-PersonEducationCasual

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  18. 18

    Gas Station Simulator

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Simulation, Building and Management.

    Buy an abandoned gas station and restore it to its full glory. Renovate, upgrade and expand upon the offered services to keep up with your clients demands.

    Gas Station Simulator at a glance
    Released2021StudioDRAGO entertainment
    Player sentiment88% positive of 27,421Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 27,421)

    Matches Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on: 4 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer, Building, Driving

    Why players like it: Simulation, Economy, Building, Singleplayer, Management — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Car Mechanic Simulator 2015: $19.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015:SimulationBuildingManagementCasualFirst-PersonRealisticEducationFunny

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  19. 19

    Only If

    Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including First-Person, Puzzle and Simulation; released around the same time (2014).

    Only If is a surreal first person adventure-puzzle game. It takes idiom into reality.

    Only If at a glance
    Released2014StudioCreability
    Player sentiment62% positive of 5,953PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.2/10 · Steam: Mixed (62% of 5,953)

    Matches Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on: 2 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Adventure, First-Person, Horror, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Car Mechanic Simulator 2015: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015:First-PersonPuzzleSimulationCasualFunny

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  20. 20

    American Truck Simulator

    Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Automobile Sim, Driving and Simulation; released around the same time (2016).

    Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.

    American Truck Simulator at a glance
    Released2016StudioSCS Software
    Player sentiment97% positive of 195,613Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 195,613)

    Matches Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on: 4 of 5 — Automobile Sim, Simulation, Singleplayer, Driving

    Why players like it: Automobile Sim, Driving, Open World, Transportation, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Car Mechanic Simulator 2015: $19.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015:Automobile SimDrivingSimulationRealisticManagementCasual

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  21. 21

    Euro Truck Simulator 2

    Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Driving, Simulation and Automobile Sim; released around the same time (2012).

    Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.

    Euro Truck Simulator 2 at a glance
    Released2012StudioSCS Software
    Player sentiment97% positive of 940,049Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 940,049)

    Matches Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on: 3 of 5 — Automobile Sim, Simulation, Driving

    Why players like it: Driving, Transportation, Simulation, Open World, Automobile Sim — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Car Mechanic Simulator 2015: $19.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015:DrivingSimulationAutomobile SimRealisticManagementCasual

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  22. 22

    Farming Simulator 19

    Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Simulation, Realistic and Driving; released around the same time (2018).

    The best-selling franchise takes a giant leap forward with a complete overhaul of the graphics engine, offering the most striking and immersive visuals and effects, along with the deepest and most complete farming experience ever.

    Farming Simulator 19 at a glance
    Released2018StudioGIANTS Software
    Player sentiment94% positive of 76,267Price$17.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 76,267)

    Matches Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on: 4 of 5 — Automobile Sim, Simulation, Singleplayer, Driving

    Why players like it: Simulation, Farming Sim, Multiplayer, Agriculture, Realistic — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Car Mechanic Simulator 2015: $17.99 — $2.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015:SimulationRealisticDrivingManagementAutomobile SimFirst-Person

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  23. 23

    Farming Simulator 15

    Why it matched: both open world and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Automobile Sim, Simulation and Realistic; released around the same time (2014).

    Welcome to the new generation of Farming Simulator!With a brand new graphics and physics engine, Farming Simulator 15 offers an immense open world, filled with details and visual effects transporting the Farming Simulator franchise to a new era.

    Farming Simulator 15 at a glance
    Released2014StudioGIANTS Software
    Player sentiment93% positive of 15,855Price$12.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 15,855)

    Matches Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on: 4 of 5 — Automobile Sim, Simulation, Singleplayer, Driving

    Why players like it: Farming Sim, Automobile Sim, Simulation, Multiplayer, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Car Mechanic Simulator 2015: $12.99 — $7.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015:Automobile SimSimulationRealisticDrivingManagementSandboxMod

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  24. 24

    Ultimate Fishing Simulator

    Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and relaxing; shares 5 player tags including Simulation, Casual and Realistic; published by the same company; released around the same time (2018).

    Bored of waiting for a bite? Would you like to catch some fish? You're lucky - in Ultimate Fishing Simulator, fish bite like crazy! Spinning, float fishing, ground fishing, and more! Comprehensive fishing simulator that allows using various techniques, in different places around the world!

    Ultimate Fishing Simulator at a glance
    Released2018StudioUltimate Games S.A.
    Player sentiment89% positive of 9,129Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 9,129)

    Matches Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on: 2 of 5 — Simulation, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: 3D, America, Fishing, Simulation, Sports — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Car Mechanic Simulator 2015: $19.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015:SimulationCasualRealisticFirst-PersonSandbox

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

Common questions

What game is most like Car Mechanic Simulator 2015?

PC Building Simulator, on the evidence we have. It both open world, atmospheric, puzzle and relaxing. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.

How is "similar to Car Mechanic Simulator 2015" decided?

By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.

Are these ranked by quality?

No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.

What else did the makers of Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 do?

Car Mechanic Simulator 2021, Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 are also from Red Dot Games, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.

Do you get paid for these recommendations?

No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.

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