Choose Car Mechanic Simulator 2018
Choose Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. 21,588 Steam reviews back the pick.
Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 vs Car Mechanic Simulator 2021
Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 and Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 both land in Simulation, Racing on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Simulation, Racing on Steam. Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 (2017) is 4 years older than Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 (2021). Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 (90.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Car Mechanic Simulator 2021
Choose Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 95.7% positive across 16,173 reviews.
Both Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 and Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 sit in Simulation and Racing on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 |  Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Simulation, Racing | Simulation, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.3% positive (21,588 reviews) | 95.7% positive (16,173 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Red Dot Games | Red Dot Games |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Racing on Steam.
- Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 (2017) is 4 years older than Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 (2021).
- Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 (90.3% positive).
- Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 (19.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is Deck Playable, Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 is Deck Verified.
Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 vs Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 — FAQ
- Which is better, Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 or Car Mechanic Simulator 2021?
- On Steam reviews Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 scores higher (95.7% positive) than Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 (90.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 or Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 first?
- If you want chronology, Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 (2017) came out before Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 (2021). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 and Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 similar?
- They overlap on Simulation, Racing on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.