# Games like Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

> The closest matches to Car Mechanic Simulator 2021: Car Mechanic Simulator 2015, Car Mechanic Simulator 2018, Car Detailing Simulator, Car Service Together, and Motorcycle Mechanic Simulator 2021. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Car Mechanic Simulator 2015](https://imho.run/games/320300/car-mechanic-simulator-2015) — Shares car disassembly and part restoration with Car Mechanic Simulator 2021. 3,955 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/320300/)
2. [Car Mechanic Simulator 2018](https://imho.run/games/645630/car-mechanic-simulator-2018) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2021. 21,588 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/645630/)
3. [Car Detailing Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1433570/car-detailing-simulator) — A frequent pick in Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 players' libraries, and another Indie. 401 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1433570/)
4. [Car Service Together](https://imho.run/games/3501070/car-service-together) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2021. 1,217 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3501070/)
5. [Motorcycle Mechanic Simulator 2021](https://imho.run/games/1078760/motorcycle-mechanic-simulator-2021) — Also Driving and Education, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2021. 726 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1078760/)
6. [My Garage](https://imho.run/games/1578390/my-garage) — Also Automobile Sim and Racing, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2021. 4,117 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1578390/)
7. [My Summer Car](https://imho.run/games/516750/my-summer-car) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2021. 36,003 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/516750/)
8. [Car Dealer Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2404880/car-dealer-simulator) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2021. 3,809 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2404880/)
9. [Project CARS](https://imho.run/games/234630/project-cars) — A frequent pick in Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 players' libraries, and another Sports. 3,968 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/234630/)
10. [Wrench](https://imho.run/games/936720/wrench) — Also Automobile Sim and Education, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2021. 1,441 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/936720/)
11. [Rally Mechanic Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1588090/rally-mechanic-simulator) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2021. 89 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1588090/)
12. [Car For Sale Simulator 2023](https://imho.run/games/2248760/car-for-sale-simulator-2023) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2021. 4,603 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2248760/)
13. [Assetto Corsa](https://imho.run/games/244210/assetto-corsa) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2021. 58,334 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244210/)
14. [Used Cars Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2637940/used-cars-simulator) — A frequent pick in Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 players' libraries, and another Action. 1,280 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2637940/)
15. [F1® 2021](https://imho.run/games/1134570/f1-2021) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2021. 11,919 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1134570/)
16. [PC Building Simulator](https://imho.run/games/621060/pc-building-simulator) — Also Education, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2021. 19,644 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/621060/)
17. [CAR TUNE: Project](https://imho.run/games/1020800/car-tune-project) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2021. 173 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1020800/)
18. [Wreckfest](https://imho.run/games/228380/wreckfest) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2021. 18,276 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/228380/)
19. [BeamNG.drive](https://imho.run/games/284160/beamng-drive) — A frequent pick in Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 players' libraries, and another Simulation. 197,183 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/284160/)
20. [DiRT Rally](https://imho.run/games/310560/dirt-rally) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2021. 10,015 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/310560/)
21. [Diesel Brothers: Truck Building Simulator](https://imho.run/games/750050/diesel-brothers-truck-building-simulator) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2021. 700 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/750050/)
22. [Junkyard Simulator](https://imho.run/games/671970/junkyard-simulator) — A frequent pick in Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 players' libraries, and another Strategy. 1,033 Steam reviews, 63% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/671970/)
23. [Jalopy](https://imho.run/games/446020/jalopy) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2021. 4,035 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/446020/)
24. [American Truck Simulator](https://imho.run/games/270880/american-truck-simulator) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2021. 91,834 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/270880/)

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## About Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 is a point-and-click vehicle repair and restoration simulation developed by Red Dot Games and published by PlayWay S.A. Players manage their own garage, purchasing cars at auction in varying conditions, disassembling vehicles to inspect and restore individual components, and eventually driving their completed creations on track. The simulation emphasizes realistic detail across its car mechanics, with dedicated systems for part restoration and various DLC vehicles adding specific restoration challenges. Reviewers and players consistently describe the experience as chill and relaxing, finding the car-building loop addictive and the act of restoring vehicles deeply satisfying. Players also note it teaches real-world automotive anatomy while remaining engaging. Priced at $24.99 USD and verified for Steam Deck play, the game offers a lengthy solo sandbox experience with a 96% positive rating from over 16,000 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1190000
- **Developer:** Red Dot Games
- **Publisher:** PlayWay S.A.
- **Genres:** Simulation, Racing
- **Categories:** Stats, Includes level editor, Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Aug 11, 2021
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

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