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Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch • 2017

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Quick resume

Build and expand your repair service empire in this incredibly detailed and highly realistic simulation game, where attention to car detail is astonishing. Find classic, unique cars in the new Barn Find module and Junkyard module. You can even add your self-made car in the Car Editor.

Global score

91/100

Genres

Racing, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Detailed and immersive car repair simulation
    • Relaxing and therapeutic gameplay
    • Good progression and skill development
    • Extensive mod support and customization
    • Accessible for beginners and enthusiasts

    Cons

    • Repetitive and grindy for some players
    • Limited social and cooperative features
    • Some bugs and ui clunkiness reported
    • Lack of deeper realism in some mechanics
    • Minimal story and narrative engagement

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players have control over diagnosing, repairing, and customizing cars, with skill upgrades and business management options."

      Capsule for Car Mechanic Simulator 2015 Car Mechanic Simulator 2015

      "Players have control over repairing, customizing, and managing their garage with freedom to choose tasks and progression paths."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Game involves problem-solving and skill in identifying car issues and repairing them, though simplified and somewhat repetitive."

      Capsule for Car Mechanic Simulator 2014 Car Mechanic Simulator 2014

      "Game offers skill-based challenges in diagnosing and repairing cars, with progression and feedback on performance."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -3

      "Focus is on personal progress and escape rather than competing against others; no leaderboards or ranked modes."

      Capsule for Granny Granny

      "Focus is on personal progress and tasks rather than competing against others; no ranked modes or leaderboards."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Many players report long play sessions and habitual engagement due to relaxing and addictive gameplay."

      Capsule for URBO URBO

      "Many players report long play sessions and habitual engagement due to progression and relaxing gameplay."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -4

      "Gameplay is single-player and independent, no cooperative or team-based elements."

      Capsule for Meteor 60 Seconds! Meteor 60 Seconds!

      "Gameplay is primarily single-player and independent; no significant cooperative or team-based elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Players can customize and build the car from parts, and mods add further customization, though within the constraints of the car-building simulation."

      Capsule for My Summer Car My Summer Car

      "Players can customize cars and experiment with repairs and upgrades, including mod support for new cars."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are individual and respectful."

      Capsule for while True: learn() while True: learn()

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are individual and respectful."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Many users describe the game as relaxing and a way to unwind or distract from real-life stress."

      Capsule for Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S

      "Many users find the game relaxing and a way to unwind from real-life stress, providing distraction and immersion."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players experiment with different cars, classes, and stunt modes; modding community adds further experimentation opportunities."

      Capsule for FlatOut 2 FlatOut 2

      "Players try different repairs, cars, and customizations; modding community encourages experimentation."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Exploration mainly involves discovering cars in junkyards, barns, and auctions, but environments are limited."

      Capsule for Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

      "Some exploration in junkyards and auctions to discover cars and parts, though environments are limited."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Truck and garage customization, including paint jobs and interior decorations, support self-expression."

      Capsule for Euro Truck Simulator 2 Euro Truck Simulator 2

      "Customization of vehicles and garages allows for personal expression and creativity."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -3

      "Game focuses on realistic car repair simulation rather than imaginative or fictional scenarios."

      Capsule for Car Service Together Car Service Together

      "Game simulates realistic car mechanics and repair processes rather than imaginative or fictional scenarios."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -4

      "Minimal social interaction or community feeling within the game; primarily a solo experience."

      Capsule for They Are Billions They Are Billions

      "Minimal social interaction or community feeling within the game; mostly solo play."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players learn about car mechanics and improve skills over time; game encourages knowledge acquisition."

      Capsule for My Garage My Garage

      "Players learn about car mechanics and improve skills as they progress through the game."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

      Capsule for THE ENIGMA MACHINE THE ENIGMA MACHINE

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention on tasks; not designed for background or idle play."

      Capsule for House Flipper House Flipper

      "Requires focused attention on tasks; not designed for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing within gameplay."

      Capsule for Hello Neighbor Alpha 4 Hello Neighbor Alpha 4

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing within gameplay."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -4

      "No leadership roles; players manage their own garage but do not lead others."

      Capsule for Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

      "No leadership roles; players manage their own garage but do not lead others."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Clear progression through upgrading tools, vehicles, houses, and unlocking skills."

      Capsule for Storage Hustle Storage Hustle

      "Clear progression through leveling, unlocking tools, expanding garage, and acquiring cars."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      4

      "Many players describe the game as relaxing, therapeutic, and satisfying with a calm gameplay loop."

      Capsule for Dinosaur Fossil Hunter: Prologue Dinosaur Fossil Hunter: Prologue

      "Many players describe the game as relaxing and therapeutic with a calming gameplay loop."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Good graphics and sound provide sensory enjoyment, though not highly stimulating or intense."

      Capsule for Farming Simulator 22 Farming Simulator 22

      "Good graphics and sound design provide sensory enjoyment, though not highly intense stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -4

      "Achievements and progress are personal; little social recognition or status seeking."

      Capsule for Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

      "Achievements and progress are personal; little social recognition or status seeking."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -2

      "Minimal narrative; gameplay centers on action and objectives rather than story immersion."

      Capsule for The Spell Brigade The Spell Brigade

      "Minimal story elements; gameplay focuses on tasks and mechanics rather than narrative immersion."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      3

      "Players engage in planning, resource management, and problem solving."

      Capsule for Sapiens Sapiens

      "Players engage in problem solving and planning repairs, managing resources and workflow."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -3

      "Gameplay is low risk and calm; lacks suspense or high tension moments."

      Capsule for Heaven's Vault Heaven's Vault

      "Gameplay is low risk and calm; lacks suspense or high tension moments."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Players find good value in gameplay hours, especially with mods extending replayability."

      Capsule for EMERGENCY 4 Deluxe EMERGENCY 4 Deluxe

      "Players find good value for time spent, especially with mod support and replayability."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

      "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus on constructive repairing and helping."

      Capsule for FixFox FixFox

      "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus on constructive repair and restoration."

    • Survival

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      -5

      "Stable, low-risk environment with no threat or failure states impacting survival."

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      "Stable, low-risk environment with no threats or failure states related to survival."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Thrill.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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