Bus Simulator 18 vs Car Mechanic Simulator 2018
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is R$1.45 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Bus Simulator 18 | Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 67 | 69 |
| Quality | 73 | 74 |
| Value | 37 | 74 |
| Popularity | 32 | 38 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 10.69 | R$ 9.24 |
| Steam Review Score | 79.5% positive | 91.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 106 | 486 |
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Details and requirements
| Item | Bus Simulator 18 | Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 13, 2018 | July 28, 2017 |
| Developers | stillalive studios | Red Dot Games |
| Publishers | astragon Entertainment | PlayWay S.A. |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64-Bit | Windows(64-bit) 7 or Newer |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-4670 (4th gen.) with 3.4 GHz or AMD FX-8370 with 4 GHz or equivalent | Intel Core i5 3.4 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (4GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon R9 290 (4GB VRAM) or higher | NVidia GeForce GTX 970 4GB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Bus Simulator 18 or Car Mechanic Simulator 2018?
Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 won the comparison against Bus Simulator 18 based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Bus Simulator 18 worth buying over Car Mechanic Simulator 2018?
Based on the metrics, Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:33 PM UTC