# Games like 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.

## 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 2018](https://imho.run/games/645630/car-mechanic-simulator-2018) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Junkyard Simulator. 21,588 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/645630/)
2. [Used Cars Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2637940/used-cars-simulator) — Shares side quests with Junkyard Simulator. 1,280 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2637940/)
3. [Gold Mining Simulator](https://imho.run/games/451340/gold-mining-simulator) — A frequent pick in Junkyard Simulator players' libraries, and another Indie. 7,262 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/451340/)
4. [Junkyard Builder](https://imho.run/games/3339330/junkyard-builder) — Also Automobile Sim and Economy, like Junkyard Simulator. 87 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3339330/)
5. [Truck & Logistics Simulator](https://imho.run/games/873840/truck-logistics-simulator) — A frequent pick in Junkyard Simulator players' libraries, and another Strategy. 518 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/873840/)
6. [Demolish & Build 2018](https://imho.run/games/577670/demolish-build-2018) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Junkyard Simulator. 434 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/577670/)
7. [Car Dealer Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2404880/car-dealer-simulator) — Shares side quests with Junkyard Simulator. 3,809 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2404880/)
8. [Recycling Center Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2928520/recycling-center-simulator) — Also Economy and Crafting, like Junkyard Simulator. 935 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2928520/)
9. [Farming Simulator 15](https://imho.run/games/313160/farming-simulator-15) — Shares vehicle handling with Junkyard Simulator. 4,166 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/313160/)
10. [Jalopy](https://imho.run/games/446020/jalopy) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Junkyard Simulator. 4,035 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/446020/)
11. [Storage Hustle](https://imho.run/games/2529170/storage-hustle) — A frequent pick in Junkyard Simulator players' libraries, and another RPG. 564 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2529170/)
12. [Lumberjack's Dynasty](https://imho.run/games/968970/lumberjack-s-dynasty) — A frequent pick in Junkyard Simulator players' libraries, and another Simulation. 909 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/968970/)
13. [Biker Garage: Mechanic Simulator](https://imho.run/games/989770/biker-garage-mechanic-simulator) — Also Driving and Economy, like Junkyard Simulator. 199 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/989770/)
14. [My Recycling Center](https://imho.run/games/2613060/my-recycling-center) — Also Automobile Sim and Economy, like Junkyard Simulator. 220 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2613060/)
15. [Offroad Mechanic Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1387500/offroad-mechanic-simulator) — A frequent pick in Junkyard Simulator players' libraries, and another Sports. 102 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1387500/)
16. [Car Detailing Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1433570/car-detailing-simulator) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Junkyard Simulator. 401 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1433570/)
17. [Euro Truck Simulator 2](https://imho.run/games/227300/euro-truck-simulator-2) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Junkyard Simulator. 140,442 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/227300/)
18. [Tank Mechanic Simulator](https://imho.run/games/407130/tank-mechanic-simulator) — A frequent pick in Junkyard Simulator players' libraries, and another Action. 3,346 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/407130/)
19. [Motorcycle Mechanic Simulator 2021](https://imho.run/games/1078760/motorcycle-mechanic-simulator-2021) — Also Driving, like Junkyard Simulator. 726 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1078760/)
20. [Diesel Brothers: Truck Building Simulator](https://imho.run/games/750050/diesel-brothers-truck-building-simulator) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Junkyard Simulator. 700 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/750050/)
21. [Gas Station Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1149620/gas-station-simulator) — Also Economy, like Junkyard Simulator. 10,401 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1149620/)
22. [American Truck Simulator](https://imho.run/games/270880/american-truck-simulator) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Junkyard Simulator. 91,834 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/270880/)
23. [Motor Town: Behind The Wheel](https://imho.run/games/1369670/motor-town-behind-the-wheel) — Also Automobile Sim and Driving, like Junkyard Simulator. 5,065 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1369670/)
24. [Car Manufacture](https://imho.run/games/983380/car-manufacture) — Also Automobile Sim and Economy, like Junkyard Simulator. 501 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/983380/)

## Machine-readable

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- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=671970&n=20
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=671970
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/671970
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## About Junkyard Simulator

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 671970
- **Developer:** Rebelia Games
- **Publisher:** PlayWay S.A.
- **Genres:** Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access
- **Categories:** Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Oct 13, 2021
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

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