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22 Games like Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 on PlayStation that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 down to the 22 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Skate 2, SnowRunner and MudRunner top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Car Mechanic Simulator 2018.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing
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SoloMultiplayer
Year 2017Dev Red Dot Games

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is Skate 2 — scoring 85/100 on our similarity scale. SnowRunner and MudRunner follow close behind.

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The best games like Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 on PlayStation

22 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Car Mechanic Simulator 2018. Each one has been evaluated across 11 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Skate 2

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Skate 2
Closest overall match
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration
Year 2009Dev EA Black Box · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

Its point of contact with Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and single-player focus. The distance is in progression — its own ground is sports simulation.

It predates Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression55
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SnowRunner

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SnowRunner
Closest on progression
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
MultiplayerSoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2020Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Genre puts it alongside Car Mechanic Simulator 2018, and so does exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in progression and game mode — its own ground is co-op play.

Released 3 years after Car Mechanic Simulator 2018.

Genre100World100Visuals71Game mode67Progression62
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MudRunner

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MudRunner
Closest on visuals
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2017Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

Same family as Car Mechanic Simulator 2018: exploration and discovery, a sandbox world, and single-player focus. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in progression and game mode — its own ground is co-op play.

Genre100World100Visuals89Game mode57Progression51
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Assetto Corsa Competizione

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Assetto Corsa Competizione
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2018Dev Kunos Simulazioni · 505 GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Car Mechanic Simulator 2018’s, and with it exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on progression and world: this one brings sports simulation and a third-person camera.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals72World59Progression39
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Need for Speed: Shift

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Need for Speed: Shift
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2009Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is — exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on progression and world: this one brings a third-person camera.

It predates Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals72World58Progression38
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Project CARS 2

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Project CARS 2
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2017Dev Slightly Mad Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 and shares exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in progression and world — its own ground is sports simulation and a third-person camera.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals72World56Progression35
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The Crew™ 2

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The Crew™ 2
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
MultiplayerSoloOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2018Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It meets Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 on exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is progression: melee combat and co-op play.

Genre100Visuals87World77Game mode71Progression59
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Need for Speed: Carbon

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Need for Speed: Carbon
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2006Dev EA Black Box · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

Same family as Car Mechanic Simulator 2018: exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on progression and game mode: this one brings offline play.

It predates Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World74Visuals72Game mode61Progression55
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Forza Horizon 5

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Forza Horizon 5
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2021Dev Playground Games · Xbox Game StudiosPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 and shares exploration and discovery, open world exploration, and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is progression and game mode: co-op play and skill tree progression.

Released 4 years after Car Mechanic Simulator 2018.

Genre100World79Visuals73Game mode51Progression47
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DiRT Rally

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DiRT Rally
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerFirst PersonHardcoreThird Person
Year 2015Dev Feral InteractivePlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

With Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 it shares single-player focus and a first-person view. What it adds of its own: sports simulation and punishing difficulty.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals72
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Grid 2

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Grid 2
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2013Dev Codemasters Southam · CodemastersOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

What carries over from Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is single-player focus and a first-person view. What it adds of its own: sports simulation and a third-person camera.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals72
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Race Driver: Grid

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Race Driver: Grid
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2008Dev Codemasters Southam · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

What carries over from Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is single-player focus and a first-person view. What it adds of its own: sports simulation and a third-person camera.

It predates Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals72
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DiRT Rally 2.0

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DiRT Rally 2.0
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerFirst PersonHardcoreThird Person
Year 2019Dev CodemastersPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

With Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 it shares single-player focus and a first-person view. Its own ground is sports simulation and punishing difficulty.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals72
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DiRT 4

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DiRT 4
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2017Dev Feral InteractivePlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It meets Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 on single-player focus and a first-person view. Its own ground is sports simulation and a third-person camera.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals72
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Project CARS

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Project CARS
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerFirst PersonNarrativeThird Person
Year 2015Dev Slightly Mad Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Its point of contact with Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is single-player focus and a first-person view. It sets itself apart with sports simulation and strong narrative focus.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals72

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