# Games like Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

> The closest matches to Car Mechanic Simulator 2018: Car Mechanic Simulator 2021, Car Mechanic Simulator 2015, Car Detailing Simulator, BeamNG.drive, and My Summer Car. 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 2021](https://imho.run/games/1190000/car-mechanic-simulator-2021) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2018. 16,173 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1190000/)
2. [Car Mechanic Simulator 2015](https://imho.run/games/320300/car-mechanic-simulator-2015) — A frequent pick in Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 players' libraries, and another Simulation. 3,955 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/320300/)
3. [Car Detailing Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1433570/car-detailing-simulator) — A frequent pick in Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 players' libraries, and another Indie. 401 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1433570/)
4. [BeamNG.drive](https://imho.run/games/284160/beamng-drive) — Shares vehicle customization with Car Mechanic Simulator 2018. 197,183 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/284160/)
5. [My Summer Car](https://imho.run/games/516750/my-summer-car) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2018. 36,003 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/516750/)
6. [Assetto Corsa](https://imho.run/games/244210/assetto-corsa) — A frequent pick in Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 players' libraries, and another Sports. 58,334 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244210/)
7. [Project CARS](https://imho.run/games/234630/project-cars) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2018. 3,968 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/234630/)
8. [Car Service Together](https://imho.run/games/3501070/car-service-together) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2018. 1,217 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3501070/)
9. [Under the Sand REDUX - a road trip simulator](https://imho.run/games/1062960/under-the-sand-redux-a-road-trip-simulator) — A frequent pick in Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 players' libraries, and another Action. 722 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1062960/)
10. [Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit](https://imho.run/games/47870/need-for-speed-hot-pursuit) — A frequent pick in Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 players' libraries, and another Racing. 5,277 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/47870/)
11. [Construction Simulator 2015](https://imho.run/games/289950/construction-simulator-2015) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2018. 1,320 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/289950/)
12. [Wreckfest](https://imho.run/games/228380/wreckfest) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2018. 18,276 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/228380/)
13. [City Car Driving 2.0](https://imho.run/games/2327720/city-car-driving-2-0) — Shares vehicle customization with Car Mechanic Simulator 2018. 1,060 Steam reviews, 63% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2327720/)
14. [My Garage](https://imho.run/games/1578390/my-garage) — Also Automobile Sim and Racing, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2018. 4,117 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1578390/)
15. [F1 2018](https://imho.run/games/737800/f1-2018) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2018. 1,613 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/737800/)
16. [CAR TUNE: Project](https://imho.run/games/1020800/car-tune-project) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2018. 173 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1020800/)
17. [Rally Mechanic Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1588090/rally-mechanic-simulator) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2018. 89 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1588090/)
18. [Mon Bazou](https://imho.run/games/1520370/mon-bazou) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2018. 10,538 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1520370/)
19. [Diesel Brothers: Truck Building Simulator](https://imho.run/games/750050/diesel-brothers-truck-building-simulator) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2018. 700 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/750050/)
20. [Junkyard Simulator](https://imho.run/games/671970/junkyard-simulator) — A frequent pick in Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 players' libraries, and another Strategy. 1,033 Steam reviews, 63% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/671970/)
21. [Wrench](https://imho.run/games/936720/wrench) — Also Automobile Sim and Education, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2018. 1,441 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/936720/)
22. [Motorcycle Mechanic Simulator 2021](https://imho.run/games/1078760/motorcycle-mechanic-simulator-2021) — Also Driving and Education, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2018. 726 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1078760/)
23. [Biker Garage: Mechanic Simulator](https://imho.run/games/989770/biker-garage-mechanic-simulator) — Also Driving and Education, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2018. 199 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/989770/)
24. [Farming Simulator 15](https://imho.run/games/313160/farming-simulator-15) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Car Mechanic Simulator 2018. 4,166 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/313160/)

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## About Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is a simulation game released in 2017 by Red Dot Games, published by PlayWay S.A., priced at $19.99 USD. Players expand a repair service operation through auction systems, dismantling parts, test-driving vehicles, and customizing cars. The workshop can be expanded over time. Players describe the experience as chill, cozy, and relaxing, with nostalgic model-building vibes. Reviewers highlight satisfying part-by-part repairs, endless car variety, and realistic mechanic simulation, noting the grind feels rewarding. The game runs Playable on Steam Deck and holds a 90% positive rating from 21,588 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 645630
- **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:** Jul 28, 2017
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac

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