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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

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Year 2021Dev Red Dot Games

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 is Blind Drive — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. My Summer Car and Offroad Mania follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

16 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Car Mechanic Simulator 2021. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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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Blind Drive

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloNarrativeMeleeDark

Steam👍 97%· 361OC81· 10

Year 2021Dev Lo-Fi PeoplePlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Both are racing sims — sharing deep simulation, racing gameplay and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

#2My Summer Car

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My Summer Car

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 95%· 114KRAWG👍 81%· 83

Year 2016Dev Amistech GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Both are racing sims — sharing deep simulation, racing gameplay and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, survival mechanics and roguelike runs, while skipping puzzle design

#3Offroad Mania

92

Offroad Mania

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration3D

Steam👍 94%· 518

Year 2020Dev Active GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, procedural generation and skill tree progression, while skipping puzzle design

91

Superflight

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 96%· 12KRAWG👍 77%· 103

Year 2017Dev GrizzlyGamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, vibe relaxing and vibe casual, while skipping puzzle design

91

Project CARS

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloNarrativeFirst PersonMultiplayerThird Person

Steam👍 79%· 14KRAWG👍 66%· 270MC83IGDB82· 14OC80· 73

Year 2015Dev Slightly Mad Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the racing sims cluster, with deep simulation, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping sandbox freedom

#6Disney Planes

90

Disney Planes

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloNarrativeMultiplayerMeleeThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 116

Year 2013Dev Behaviour Interactive · Disney InteractivePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

✓ Both are racing sims — sharing deep simulation, racing gameplay and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping sandbox freedom

#7Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game

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Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldMultiplayer

Steam👍 94%· 17K

Year 2015Dev Camshaft SoftwarePlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are racing sims — sharing deep simulation, racing gameplay and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, resource management and crafting mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

87

SnowRunner

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 90%· 54KIGDB81· 3OC80· 66

Year 2020Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, co op and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

87

MudRunner

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 92%· 43KIGDB70· 4

Year 2017Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, co op and online features, while skipping puzzle design

84

Retrowave

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloNarrativeFirst PersonMultiplayerMelee

Steam👍 95%· 15KRAWG👍 49%· 38

Year 2018Dev RewindappPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS

✓ Fits the racing sims cluster, with deep simulation, racing gameplay and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, vibe relaxing and melee combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

#11Forza Horizon 5

83

Forza Horizon 5

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 89%· 272KRAWG👍 88%· 771IGDB94· 11OC92· 184

Year 2021Dev Playground Games · Xbox Game StudiosPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are racing sims — sharing deep simulation, racing gameplay and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

83

The Crew™

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 63%· 17KRAWG👍 47%· 471MC71IGDB62· 15OC62· 64

Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Reflections · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~16hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping sandbox freedom

#13Test Drive Unlimited 2

83

Test Drive Unlimited 2

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationMultiplayer

Steam👍 65%· 6.9KIGDB73· 3

Year 2011Dev Eden Games · CyberFrontOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are racing sims — sharing deep simulation, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping sandbox freedom

#14Forza Horizon 4

82

Forza Horizon 4

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 91%· 302KRAWG👍 91%· 1.7KMC90IGDB91· 14OC92· 143

Year 2018Dev Playground Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~13hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of racing sims: deep simulation, racing gameplay and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with battle royale tension, sports simulation and shooter, while skipping sandbox freedom

#15Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit

82

Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 83%· 20KRAWG👍 76%· 780MC86IGDB90· 8

Year 2010Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are racing sims — sharing deep simulation, racing gameplay and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping sandbox freedom

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