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

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

Quality
74Popularity
38Value
80
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 46 minutes
−90% $2.06
Buy
VS
Farming Simulator 17

Farming Simulator 17

Quality
84Popularity
35Value
76
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 day
−66% $5.05
Buy

Winner

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 wins 9 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.

Buy on Kinguin
9
Car Mechanic Simulator 2018
9 of 14 metrics
Farming Simulator 17
5 of 14 metrics
5

Head-to-head metrics

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

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.06 Wins
$5.05 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.59 Wins
$4.74 -
Best Current Discount
-90% Wins
-66% -
Sales Frequency
119 price changes -
231 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
N/A -
69/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
91.4% positive -
93.6% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
48.4K Wins
23.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
44.2K Wins
21.6K -
Negative Steam Reviews
4.2K -
1.5K Wins
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
451 Wins
286 -
Steam Recommendations
48.4K Wins
22.8K -
Features
Features & content
Achievements
60 Wins
17 -
Supported Languages
17 languages -
18 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2017 Wins
Oct 2016 -
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.

Worth ItFarming Simulator 17

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Statistics over time

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

Time range:
Car Mechanic Simulator 2018
Farming Simulator 17

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 −90% $2.06Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +9% $2.25View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
Farming Simulator 17

Farming Simulator 17

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −66% $5.05Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +2% $5.13View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +49% $7.50View
GamersGate
GamersGate +49% $7.50View
Steam
Steam +197% $14.99View

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

Quality

Most players came away satisfied: more positives than negatives.

91% positive (48,374 reviews): very positive reception
48,374 reviews: large sample

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.06: very accessible price
90% off: deep discount
Historical low: $1.59: room for better deals

Popularity

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

272 concurrent players: smaller but active
48,374 total reviews: proven game with large community

Farming Simulator 17

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

94% positive (23,072 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 69/100: mixed reception from critics
23,072 reviews: large sample

Value

Average price: a good time if there's an active discount.

$5.05: very accessible price
66% off: solid discount
Near historical low ($4.74)

Popularity

Past its peak but still active: niche experience.

Players up 76% in recent days
416 concurrent players: smaller but active
23,072 total reviews: proven game with large community
Game detailsCar Mechanic Simulator 2018Farming Simulator 17
Release date
July 28, 2017
October 24, 2016
Developers
Red Dot Games
GIANTS Software
Publishers
PlayWay S.A.
GIANTS Software
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Windows, MacOs
Achievements
60
17

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

Farming Simulator 17

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 or Farming Simulator 17?

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 won the comparison against Farming Simulator 17 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 Farming Simulator 17?

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: Oct 13, 2026, 07:55 AM UTC

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