Choose Car Mechanic Simulator 2018
Choose Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 21,588 Steam reviews back the pick.
Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 vs Tracks - The Train Set Game
Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 and Tracks - The Train Set Game 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 2 years older than Tracks - The Train Set Game (2019). Tracks - The Train Set Game scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% 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 Tracks - The Train Set Game
Choose Tracks - The Train Set Game if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.3% positive across 1,029 reviews.
Both Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 and Tracks - The Train Set Game 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 |  Tracks - The Train Set Game | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Simulation, Racing | Indie, Simulation, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.3% positive (21,588 reviews) | 93.3% positive (1,029 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Red Dot Games | Whoop Group |
Side by side
- Both share Simulation, Racing on Steam.
- Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 (2017) is 2 years older than Tracks - The Train Set Game (2019).
- Tracks - The Train Set Game scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 (90.3% positive).
- Tracks - The Train Set Game is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 vs Tracks - The Train Set Game — FAQ
- Which is better, Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 or Tracks - The Train Set Game?
- On Steam reviews Tracks - The Train Set Game scores higher (93.3% positive) than Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 (90.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Tracks - The Train Set Game 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 Tracks - The Train Set Game first?
- If you want chronology, Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 (2017) came out before Tracks - The Train Set Game (2019). 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 Tracks - The Train Set Game 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.