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We filtered the 50 games similar to My Summer Car down to the 11 that fit the “Sandbox” category. Skate 2, BeamNG.drive and Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to My Summer Car.

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The best sandbox games like My Summer Car

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to My Summer Car. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Skate 2

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration

IGDB83· 4

Year 2009Dev EA Black Box · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, racing gameplay and sports simulation.

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

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#2BeamNG.drive

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonEarly Access

Steam👍 97%· 393KRAWG👍 88%· 127

Year 2015Dev SureHit StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and visual third person, while skipping sports simulation

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#3Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 36KRAWG👍 71%· 58

Year 2021Dev Red Dot Games · PlayWayPlaytime ~11hOn PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and visual 3d, while skipping sports simulation

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

MultiplayerSoloNarrativeSandbox 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 co op and visual third person, while skipping sports simulation

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeSandbox 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 co op, online features and visual third person, while skipping sports simulation

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 sports simulation

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, vibe casual and procedural generation, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration

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 sports simulation

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#8Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

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GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 91%· 53KRAWG👍 76%· 100IGDB67· 2

Year 2017Dev Red Dot Games · PlayWayPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: crafting mechanics and resource management, while skipping sports simulation

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#9Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game

iRank94

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldEarly Access

Steam👍 94%· 17K

Year 2015Dev Camshaft SoftwarePlaytime ~3hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: resource management, crafting mechanics and visual third person, while skipping sports simulation

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#10Brick Rigs

iRank89

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

MultiplayerSoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst PersonEarly Access

Steam👍 95%· 57KRAWG👍 80%· 43

Year 2016Dev Lukas RustemeyerPlaytime ~5hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting, shooter and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sports simulation

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#11Car Mechanic Simulator 2015

iRank75

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldFirst PersonCasual

Steam👍 92%· 15KRAWG👍 55%· 92MC68

Year 2015Dev PlayWayPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe casual and resource management, while skipping sports simulation

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