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Games like Car Mechanic Simulator 2015

If Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Car Mechanic Simulator 2018, Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 and Car Mechanic Simulator VR — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its great for car enthusiasts, satisfying part restoration and chill. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 is a solo simulation developed by Red Dot Games where players diagnose problems, disassemble vehicles, restore parts, and flip cars for profit. The core loop centers on realistic car repair mechanics including diagnostic puzzles and gradual workshop upgrades as players expand their auto repair business. Players describe the experience as chill and cozy, appreciating the relaxed pace with no time pressure. Reviewers highlight the satisfying part-restoration system and note the game can teach real car mechanics, making it particularly great for car enthusiasts. The simulation runs at a medium length with a sit-down session style and holds a 90% positive rating from over 3,900 Steam reviews, priced at $19.99.

About Car Mechanic Simulator 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.

2015SimulationRacing19.99 USDDeck PlayableMetacritic 68Windows · macOSby Red Dot Games
Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 — Steam game cover
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Great for car enthusiastsRelaxed pace with no time pressureSatisfying part restorationChillCozyNostalgic

Players who liked Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 also play

Steam players who put hours into Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Top pick for Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Racing with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    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.

    2017SimulationRacing19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

    WHY THIS

    Shares car disassembly, part restoration and a chill mood with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Second-strongest match for Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Racing with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    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.

    2021SimulationRacing24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Car Mechanic Simulator VR

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Third-strongest match for Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Racing with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Become a real car mechanic in a very realistic, highly detailed simulator in a fully VR World. REPAIR, PAINT, TUNING with dozens of different tools and almost thousands of parts. BUY old vehicles, restore them, and SELL them at a profit. DRIVE and test all rebuilt cars.

    2021SimulationRacing19.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Car Detailing Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Ranked #4 for Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Racing with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Car Detailing Simulator, you get a chance to renew any car and restore its splendor at the request of demanding customers! A nice and well-groomed vehicle can be the pride of every human being! Clean, polish and marvel at your creations in this highly realistic game where every little detail counts!

    2022IndieSimulationCasual15.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Motorbike Garage Mechanic Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Shares a relaxing mood with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Ranked #5 for Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Racing with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Become a professional bike mechanic and develop your business doing something you love. This comprehensive, technical simulation is all about choppers – the manliest motorcycles in the world. Exchange parts, service bikes and assemble them from scratch!

    2018IndieSimulationRacing19.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Car Mechanic Simulator 2014

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Ranked #6 for Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Now you can own and operate your own auto repair service with PlayWay’s Car Mechanic Simulator 2014. Car Mechanic Simulator 2014 gives you the behind the scenes view of the daily dealings at local garages and dealership repair shops.

    2014Simulation6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. DRIFT CE

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Racing with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Tune your dream drift car, change parts, boost performance and challenge other players on Japan's legendary EBISU circuits!

    2021ActionSportsSimulation29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Rally Mechanic Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Take your opportunity as a real Rally Mechanic. Overcome all the obstacles that the reckless racers throw at you - including unrepairable parts, time limitations and more. Take good care of your rally cars so that on the next special they will perform as good as if they came out of the factory.

    2025SportsIndieSimulation17.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Car Mechanic Simulator 2015

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

    WHY THIS

    Shares car disassembly, part restoration and a chill mood with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Reviewers of Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation and Racing with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    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.

    2021SimulationRacing24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Sims™ 4

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Play with life and discover the possibilities. Unleash your imagination and create a world of Sims that’s wholly unique. Explore and customize every detail from Sims to homes–and much more.

    2020AdventureSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Reviewers of Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation and Racing with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    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.

    2017SimulationRacing19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Rocket League®

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Racing with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Rocket League is a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem with easy-to-understand controls and fluid, physics-driven competition. Rocket League includes casual and competitive Online Matches, a fully-featured offline Season Mode, special “Mutators” that let you change the rules entirely, hockey and...

    2015ActionSportsIndieDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Long Live The Queen

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Rule the world or die trying!Being a Princess is not an easy job. Being a Queen is even harder. Especially when you're only fourteen years old, and the reason you've inherited the throne is that your royal mother has just met an untimely end.Now power is up for grabs.

    2013StrategyIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Royal Alchemist

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Intrigue, betrayal, deaths! An Otome / BxB survival Raising Simulation in a high-fantasy royal court setting with RPG elements.

    2020StrategySimulationRPG19.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Yes, Your Grace

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Simulation with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    These are troubling times, Your Grace. The petitioners’ petty matters exceed our limited resources, to say nothing of the war. A careful balance must be struck. Your throne awaits.

    2020StrategyIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Kerbal Space Program

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Car Mechanic Simulator 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.

    2015IndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Noita

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. FTL: Faster Than Light

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    This "spaceship simulation roguelike-like" allows you to take your ship and crew on an adventure through a randomly generated galaxy filled with glory and bitter defeat.

    2012StrategyIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~85% under Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Don't Starve

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.

    2013IndieAdventureSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Red Dot Games

Other recommendable Steam games by Red Dot Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Another title from Red Dot Games, the studio behind Car Mechanic Simulator 2015. Shares Simulation and Racing with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    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.

    2017SimulationRacing19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

    WHY THIS

    Shares car disassembly, part restoration and a chill mood with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Another title from Red Dot Games, the studio behind Car Mechanic Simulator 2015. Shares Simulation and Racing with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    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.

    2021SimulationRacing24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Car Mechanic Simulator 2014

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Another title from Red Dot Games, the studio behind Car Mechanic Simulator 2015. Shares Simulation with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Now you can own and operate your own auto repair service with PlayWay’s Car Mechanic Simulator 2014. Car Mechanic Simulator 2014 gives you the behind the scenes view of the daily dealings at local garages and dealership repair shops.

    2014Simulation6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Car Mechanic Simulator VR

    WHY THIS

    Shares a chill mood with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Another title from Red Dot Games, the studio behind Car Mechanic Simulator 2015. Shares Simulation and Racing with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Become a real car mechanic in a very realistic, highly detailed simulator in a fully VR World. REPAIR, PAINT, TUNING with dozens of different tools and almost thousands of parts. BUY old vehicles, restore them, and SELL them at a profit. DRIVE and test all rebuilt cars.

    2021SimulationRacing19.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Ride 'em Low

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Red Dot Games, the studio behind Car Mechanic Simulator 2015. Shares Simulation and Racing with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Enter the world of night racing and lowrider competitions.

    2013SimulationRacing2.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Car Mechanic Simulator 2026

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Red Dot Games, the studio behind Car Mechanic Simulator 2015. Shares Simulation and Racing with Car Mechanic Simulator 2015.

    Build, repair, and grow your automotive empire — now also in co-op mode! Run a workshop together, fix cars, and expand your collection. Hundreds of configurations, thousands of parts, and full customization await!

    2026SimulationCasualRacingSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Car Mechanic Simulator 2015

Does Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 run on Steam Deck?
Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 cost?
Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Car Mechanic Simulator 2015?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 are Car Mechanic Simulator 2018, Car Mechanic Simulator 2021, Car Mechanic Simulator VR.
Who developed Car Mechanic Simulator 2015?
Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 was developed by Red Dot Games and published by PlayWay S.A..

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