Rank 01Why this
Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Junkyard Simulator.
- $1.39 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2017
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- 19 games
- Updated Oct 23, 2026
Players who liked Junkyard Simulator also play
The closest matches to Junkyard Simulator: Car Mechanic Simulator 2018, Used Cars Simulator, Gold Mining Simulator, Junkyard Builder, and Truck & Logistics Simulator. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares side quests with Junkyard Simulator.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2026
Rank 03- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2017
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Junkyard Builder
Why this: Also Automobile Sim and Economy, like Junkyard Simulator.
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Recycling Center Simulator
Why this: Also Economy and Crafting, like Junkyard Simulator.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Junkyard Simulator
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- 1Car Mechanic Simulator 2018
Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Junkyard Simulator.
- 90% of 21,588 reviews
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- 13Biker Garage: Mechanic Simulator
Also Driving and Economy, like Junkyard Simulator.
- 69% of 199 reviews
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- Released: 2021
- Developer: Rebelia Games
- Price: $19.99checked Oct 30
- 63% of 1,033 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Constant updates and new mechanics
- Dev responsiveness to player feedback
- Immersive
- Relaxing
- Monetization systems
- Restoration mechanics
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Junkyard Simulator at current Steam store prices.
Storage Hustle
Why this: Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Junkyard Simulator.
My Recycling Center
Why this: Also Automobile Sim and Economy, like Junkyard Simulator.
Tank Mechanic Simulator
Why this: Also Economy and Crafting, like Junkyard Simulator.
Gas Station Simulator
Why this: Same relaxing mood as Junkyard Simulator.
ContractVille
Why this: Shares side quests with Junkyard Simulator.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Junkyard Builder
Why this: Also Automobile Sim and Economy, like Junkyard Simulator.
Truck & Logistics Simulator
Why this: Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Junkyard Simulator.
Car Dealer Simulator
Why this: Shares side quests with Junkyard Simulator.
About Junkyard Simulator
The closest matches to Junkyard Simulator: Car Mechanic Simulator 2018, Used Cars Simulator, Gold Mining Simulator, Junkyard Builder, and Truck & Logistics Simulator. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Junkyard Simulator is your kind of game, the closest matches are Car Mechanic Simulator 2018, Used Cars Simulator and Gold Mining Simulator — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as immersive and relaxing, and single out its monetization systems and restoration mechanics. 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.
Junkyard Simulator is a strategy and simulation game released in 2021 by Rebelia Games and published by PlayWay S.A. Players take on the role of managing a junkyard business, where they salvage scrap from cars, restore vehicles, and handle various side-quests while navigating monetization systems and realistic vehicle handling. The game features restoration mechanics and resource management as core gameplay elements within an open-world sandbox environment. Set at a medium length with normal difficulty, it is designed for solo play in a sit-down session format. Reviewers describe the experience as immersive and relaxing, and they highlight that the developers provide constant updates with new mechanics while remaining responsive to player feedback. The game currently holds a 63% positive rating based on 1,033 Steam reviews and is not supported on Steam Deck.
About Junkyard Simulator: Did you ever wish to work in a junkyard? Now you can, with Junkyard Simulator. They are many roads leading to success - whichever you take depends on your decisions.
Is Junkyard Simulator worth buying?
Players are split
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 62% of 1,033 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Early Access: unfinished, and it can change a lot before release.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 6).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 15 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 4 h before their negative review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Constant updates and new mechanics
- Dev responsiveness to player feedback
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Game is boring AF and i wish i never bought it. It's just that simple. Good idea , poorly made. EDIT : yeah Developer.. i played it again as you requested. Game is still a mess , map is still has that post-Atomic bomb feel. Vehicles are…”
“This game has jank so deep in it's bones i'ts not fixable. Four years of beta testing.”
People who play it also play: Car Mechanic Simulator 2018, Used Cars Simulator, Gold Mining Simulator
Frequently asked about Junkyard Simulator
Can I run it?
Does Junkyard Simulator work on Steam Deck?
Junkyard Simulator is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Junkyard Simulator cost?
Junkyard Simulator is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Junkyard Simulator?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Junkyard Simulator are Car Mechanic Simulator 2018, Used Cars Simulator, Gold Mining Simulator.
Who developed Junkyard Simulator?
Junkyard Simulator was developed by Rebelia Games and published by PlayWay S.A..