Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 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 short version
- Closest match: Car Mechanic Simulator 2021, which made by the same studio, Red Dot Games.
- Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is tagged Simulation, Automobile Sim, Driving, Building, Realistic, Racing, Multiplayer, Singleplayer 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.
- 2 are from the same studio: Car Mechanic Simulator 2021, Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.
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
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Car Mechanic Simulator 2021
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Red Dot Games; both open world and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Simulation, Automobile Sim and Realistic; released around the same time (2021).
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 Released 2021 Studio Red Dot Games Player sentiment 96% positive of 38,510 Price $24.99 SimulationAutomobile SimRealisticSandboxModdableDrivingRacingEducation
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Car Mechanic Simulator 2015
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Red Dot Games; both open world; shares 11 player tags including Automobile Sim, Simulation and Building; released around the same time (2015).
New cars, new tools, new options, more parts and much more fun in the next version of Car Mechanic Simulator! Take your wrench! Create and expand your auto repairs service empire. Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 will take you behind the scenes of daily routine in car workshop.
Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 at a glance Released 2015 Studio Red Dot Games Player sentiment 92% positive of 14,625 Price $19.99 Automobile SimSimulationBuildingDrivingEducationRacingFirst-PersonManagement
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Farming Simulator 17
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Simulation, Automobile Sim and Realistic; released around the same time (2016).
Take on the role of a modern farmer in Farming Simulator 17! Explore farming possibilities in a new North American environment. Drive over 250 farming vehicles and equipment from over 75 manufacturers, including new brands such as Challenger, Fendt, Valtra or Massey Ferguson.
Farming Simulator 17 at a glance Released 2016 Studio GIANTS Software Player sentiment 93% positive of 25,933 Price $14.99 SimulationAutomobile SimRealisticDrivingModdableManagementFirst-PersonSandbox
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Construction Simulator 2015
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 10 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 Released 2014 Studio weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung GmbH Player sentiment 82% positive of 6,852 Price $14.99 SimulationBuildingAutomobile SimDrivingRealisticManagementStrategyCrafting
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Gold Mining Simulator
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; 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 Released 2017 Studio Code Horizon Player sentiment 73% positive of 16,382 Price $19.99 SimulationRealisticDrivingSandboxBuildingFirst-PersonStrategyManagement
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Farming Simulator 15
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Automobile Sim, Simulation and Moddable; 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 Released 2014 Studio GIANTS Software Player sentiment 93% positive of 15,855 Price $12.99 Automobile SimSimulationModdableRealisticDrivingPhysicsManagementSandbox
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BeamNG.drive
Why it matched: both open world; shares 9 player tags including Simulation, Driving and Physics; released around the same time (2013).
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.
BeamNG.drive at a glance Released 2013 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 97% positive of 416,293 Price $24.99 SimulationDrivingPhysicsRealisticAutomobile SimSandboxRacingModdable
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Farming Simulator 19
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 8 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 Released 2018 Studio GIANTS Software Player sentiment 94% positive of 76,267 Price $17.99 SimulationRealisticDrivingManagementAutomobile SimModdableFirst-PersonStrategy
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Transport Fever
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Sandbox, Building and Driving; released around the same time (2016).
Transport Fever is a railroad-focused tycoon game. Players start in 1850 and build up a thriving transport company. As an emerging transport tycoon, the player constructs stations, airports, harbors and makes money by connecting areas requiring transport services. Build up your own Empire!
Transport Fever at a glance Released 2016 Studio Urban Games Player sentiment 83% positive of 10,841 Price $29.99 SandboxBuildingDrivingManagementStrategySimulationRealisticModdable
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City Car Driving
Why it matched: both open world; shares 9 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 Released 2016 Studio Forward Development, Ltd. Player sentiment 83% positive of 36,073 Price $24.99 SimulationDrivingAutomobile SimRealisticRacingFirst-PersonModdablePhysics
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Bus Simulator 18
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Simulation, Automobile Sim and Driving; released around the same time (2018).
Experience the job of a bus driver in a vast and freely drivable urban area. Drive original licensed city buses from the great brands: Mercedes-Benz, Setra, MAN, and IVECO BUS. Transport your passengers safely and punctually, either solo in single player mode, or in multiplayer mode.
Bus Simulator 18 at a glance Released 2018 Studio stillalive studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 13,663 Price $14.99 SimulationAutomobile SimDrivingRealisticFirst-PersonManagementStrategyModdable
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House Flipper
Why it matched: both strategy; 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 Released 2018 Studio Empyrean Player sentiment 94% positive of 111,507 Price $24.99 SimulationBuildingSandboxEducationFirst-PersonManagementRealisticModdable
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MudRunner
Why it matched: both open world; shares 9 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 Released 2017 Studio Saber Interactive Player sentiment 92% positive of 44,003 Price $19.99 SimulationAutomobile SimDrivingRealisticPhysicsModdableSandboxRacing
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Factorio
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Sandbox, Crafting and Strategy; released around the same time (2016).
Factorio is a game about building and creating automated factories to produce items of increasing complexity, within an infinite 2D world. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.
Factorio at a glance Released 2016 Studio Wube software Player sentiment 98% positive of 233,978 Price $35.00 SandboxCraftingStrategyManagementBuildingModdableSimulation
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Cities: Skylines II
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; 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 Released 2023 Studio Iceflake Studios Player sentiment 56% positive of 91,995 Price $49.99 SimulationBuildingSandboxManagementStrategyRealisticModdableGreat Soundtrack
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Kerbal Space Program
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Sandbox and Physics; released around the same time (2015).
In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics.
Kerbal Space Program at a glance Released 2015 Studio Squad Player sentiment 96% positive of 146,438 Price $39.99 SimulationSandboxPhysicsBuildingModdableEducationStrategy
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Kingdoms and Castles
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Building and Simulation; released around the same time (2017).
Kingdoms and Castles is a city-building simulation game about growing a kingdom from a tiny hamlet to a sprawling city and imposing castle. Make trade agreements, alliance, and war with neighboring AI controlled kingdoms. Each villager and resource is individually simulated.
Kingdoms and Castles at a glance Released 2017 Studio Lion Shield, LLC Player sentiment 94% positive of 31,404 Price $19.99 StrategyBuildingSimulationSandboxManagementGreat SoundtrackCrafting
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SimplePlanes
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Sandbox, Physics and Building; released around the same time (2015).
Build airplanes by snapping parts together, designing wing sections, and attaching engines. At any time, you can strap yourself into the cockpit and see how it flies with realistic physics. If you're not in the mood for building, over 100,000 airplanes are available to download for free.
SimplePlanes at a glance Released 2015 Studio Jundroo, LLC Player sentiment 93% positive of 10,901 Price $12.99 SandboxPhysicsBuildingRacingAutomobile SimStrategyModdable
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Planet Zoo
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 7 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 Released 2019 Studio Frontier Developments Player sentiment 91% positive of 97,527 Price $44.99 ManagementSimulationBuildingSandboxRealisticStrategyGreat Soundtrack
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Transport Fever 2
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and Management; released around the same time (2019).
The classic transport simulation genre has a new gold standard with Transport Fever 2. Discover a whole new world by navigating transport routes through land, water and air. May progress and prosperity find their way!
Transport Fever 2 at a glance Released 2019 Studio Urban Games Player sentiment 90% positive of 32,509 Price $39.99 SimulationStrategyManagementSandboxBuildingRealisticModdable
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Drug Dealer Simulator
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Crafting and Management; released around the same time (2020).
Have you ever considered creating your own crime empire, without the legal and moral consequences? SIMULATE IT! Crawl into the dark alleys of the street business in this OG drug-dealing game, and make a fortune! A co-op sequel – DDS2 – is out NOW
Drug Dealer Simulator at a glance Released 2020 Studio Byterunners Player sentiment 86% positive of 21,029 Price $19.99 SimulationCraftingManagementFirst-PersonRealisticSandboxStrategy
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Surviving Mars
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Building; released around the same time (2018).
There will be challenges to overcome. Execute your strategy and improve your colony’s chances of survival while unlocking the mysteries of this alien world. Are you ready? Mars is waiting for you.
Surviving Mars at a glance Released 2018 Studio Haemimont Games Player sentiment 80% positive of 28,730 Price Not listed StrategySimulationBuildingManagementSandboxGreat SoundtrackModdable
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Train Simulator Classic
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Driving and Realistic; released around the same time (2015).
The ultimate railway hobby for more than 15 years! From historic steam locomotives to modern high-speed and heavy freight trains, and routes around the world, Train Simulator Classic is the simulation made by railfans for railfans.
Train Simulator Classic at a glance Released 2015 Studio Dovetail Games Player sentiment 72% positive of 29,408 Price $29.99 SimulationDrivingRealisticBuildingModdableSandboxStrategy
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Poly Bridge
Why it matched: both strategy; shares 8 player tags including Building, Simulation and Physics; released around the same time (2016).
Unleash your engineering creativity with an engaging and fresh bridge-building simulator with all the bells and whistles. Enjoy hours of physics-based puzzle solving in the Campaign and then jump in the Sandbox to create your own bridge designs and puzzles!
Poly Bridge at a glance Released 2016 Studio Dry Cactus Player sentiment 91% positive of 18,905 Price $9.99 BuildingSimulationPhysicsSandboxGreat SoundtrackEducationCraftingStrategy
Common questions
What game is most like Car Mechanic Simulator 2018?
Car Mechanic Simulator 2021, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Red Dot Games. 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 2018" 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 2018. 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 2018 do?
Car Mechanic Simulator 2021, Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 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.