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We filtered the 50 games similar to Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 down to the 12 that fit the โ€œSandboxโ€ category. My Summer Car, Skate 2 and Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game 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 โ€œSandboxโ€ category, the closest game to Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is My Summer Car โ€” scoring 99/100 on our similarity scale. Skate 2 and Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game follow close behind.

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The best sandbox games like Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

12 similar games foundUpdated July 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 โ€” from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective โ€” so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

My Summer Car
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam๐Ÿ‘ 95%ยท 114KRAWG๐Ÿ‘ 81%ยท 83
Year 2016Dev Amistech GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

โœ“ Both are racing sims โ€” sharing deep simulation, racing gameplay and sandbox freedom

โ‰  Its own twist: sports simulation, survival mechanics and roguelike runs, while skipping crafting mechanics

Skate 2
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration
IGDB83ยท 4
Year 2009Dev EA Black Box ยท Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

โœ“ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and sandbox freedom

โ‰  Its own twist: sports simulation, while skipping crafting mechanics

Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldManagementCrafting
Steam๐Ÿ‘ 94%ยท 17K
Year 2015Dev Camshaft SoftwarePlaytime ~3hOn PC

โœ“ Both are racing sims โ€” sharing deep simulation, racing gameplay and sandbox freedom

โ‰  Its own twist: strong narrative focus, visual third person and early access, while skipping exploration and discovery

BeamNG.drive
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam๐Ÿ‘ 97%ยท 393KRAWG๐Ÿ‘ 88%ยท 127
Year 2015Dev SureHit StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC ยท iOS

โœ“ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and sandbox freedom

โ‰  Stands apart with adventure storytelling, melee combat and visual third person, while skipping crafting mechanics

Car Mechanic Simulator 2015
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldManagementFirst Person
Steam๐Ÿ‘ 92%ยท 15KRAWG๐Ÿ‘ 55%ยท 92MC68
Year 2015Dev PlayWayPlaytime ~3hOn PC ยท iOS ยท Apple Macintosh

โœ“ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and sandbox freedom

โ‰  Its own twist: puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping open world exploration

TrackMania Nations Forever
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldPvPCompetitive
Steam๐Ÿ‘ 90%ยท 24KRAWG๐Ÿ‘ 73%ยท 278
Year 2008Dev Nadeo ยท Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC

โœ“ Both are racing sims โ€” sharing deep simulation, racing gameplay and sandbox freedom

โ‰  Where it differs: brings competitive edge, PvP competition and visual third person, while skipping open world exploration

Brick Rigs
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
MultiplayerSoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam๐Ÿ‘ 95%ยท 57KRAWG๐Ÿ‘ 80%ยท 43
Year 2016Dev Lukas RustemeyerPlaytime ~5hOn PC

โœ“ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and sandbox freedom

โ‰  Where it differs: brings first-person shooting, shooter and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping crafting mechanics

Car Mechanic Simulator 2021
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam๐Ÿ‘ 96%ยท 36KRAWG๐Ÿ‘ 71%ยท 58
Year 2021Dev Red Dot Games ยท PlayWayPlaytime ~11hOn PC ยท Xbox

โœ“ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and sandbox freedom

โ‰  Its own twist: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

SnowRunner
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
MultiplayerSoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam๐Ÿ‘ 90%ยท 54KIGDB81ยท 3OC80ยท 66
Year 2020Dev Saber Interactive ยท Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox ยท PS4 ยท PC

โœ“ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and sandbox freedom

โ‰  Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and co op, while skipping crafting mechanics

MudRunner
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam๐Ÿ‘ 92%ยท 43KIGDB70ยท 4
Year 2017Dev Saber Interactive ยท Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 ยท Android ยท PC

โœ“ Fits the racing sims cluster, with deep simulation, racing gameplay and sandbox freedom

โ‰  Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and co op, while skipping crafting mechanics

Superflight
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationMelee
Steam๐Ÿ‘ 96%ยท 12KRAWG๐Ÿ‘ 77%ยท 103
Year 2017Dev GrizzlyGamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

โœ“ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and sandbox freedom

โ‰  Stands apart with sports simulation, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

Offroad Mania
SimulationVehicle SimSim Racing
SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationRelaxing
Steam๐Ÿ‘ 94%ยท 518
Year 2020Dev Active GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

โœ“ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and sandbox freedom

โ‰  Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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