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Car Mechanic Simulator 2018VSExpeditions: A MudRunner Game

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

Quality
74Popularity
38Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 17 hours
−89% $2.23
Buy Now
VS
Expeditions: A MudRunner Game

Expeditions: A MudRunner Game

Quality
52Popularity
28Value
61
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 43 days
−60% $15.99
Buy Now

Winner

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

11
Car Mechanic Simulator 2018
11 of 14 metrics
Expeditions: A MudRunner Game
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.23 Wins
$15.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.99 Wins
$15.99 -
Best Current Discount
-89% Wins
-60% -
Sales Frequency
49 price changes -
105 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
91.4% positive Wins
59.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
48.2K Wins
2.9K -
Positive Steam Reviews
44.1K Wins
1.8K -
Negative Steam Reviews
4.2K -
1.2K Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
735 Wins
46 -
Steam Recommendations
48.3K Wins
2.9K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
60 Wins
20 -
Supported Languages
17 languages Wins
13 languages -
Release Date
Jul 2017 -
Mar 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItCar Mechanic Simulator 2018

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Wait for SaleExpeditions: A MudRunner Game

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Car Mechanic Simulator 2018
Expeditions: A MudRunner Game

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −89% $2.23Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +4% $2.31View
Steam
Steam +796% $19.99View
Expeditions: A MudRunner Game

Expeditions: A MudRunner Game

4 Stores
Steam
Steam −60% $15.99Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +2% $16.29View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +6% $17.00View
GamersGate
GamersGate +56% $24.93View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

91% positive (48,238 reviews) — very positive reception
48,238 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$2.23 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.99)

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

+14% player growth
555 concurrent players — smaller but active
48,238 total reviews — proven game with large community

Expeditions: A MudRunner Game

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

60% positive (2,947 reviews) — mixed opinions
2,947 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$15.99 — reasonable price
60% off — solid discount
Historical low: $10.79 — room for better deals

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +80%
97 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCar Mechanic Simulator 2018Expeditions: A MudRunner Game
Release Date
July 28, 2017
March 5, 2024
Developers
Red Dot Games
Saber Interactive
Publishers
PlayWay S.A.
Focus Entertainment
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
60
20

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows(64-bit) 7 or Newer
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 3.4 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVidia GeForce GTX 970 4GB
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 20 GB available space

Expeditions: A MudRunner Game

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 6 GB VRAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 60 FPS in 1920x1080 with the "Ultra" preset

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 or Expeditions: A MudRunner Game?

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 won the comparison against Expeditions: A MudRunner Game 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 Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 worth buying over Expeditions: A MudRunner Game?

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.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 08:14 PM UTC

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