Back to browse

CAR TUNE: ProjectVSUsed Cars Simulator

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

CAR TUNE: Project

CAR TUNE: Project

IndieSimulationEarly AccessRacing
Quality
67Popularity
23Value
50
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 4 days
$18.99
Buy Now
VS
Used Cars Simulator

Used Cars Simulator

ActionCasualIndieSimulationEarly AccessRacing
Quality
64Popularity
25Value
77
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−65% $5.24
Buy Now

Winner

Used Cars Simulator wins 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

2
CAR TUNE: Project
2 of 14 metrics
Used Cars Simulator
12 of 14 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$18.99 -
$5.24 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$15.19 -
$6.71 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-65% Wins
Sales Frequency
9 price changes -
76 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
84.1% positive Wins
79.3% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
580 -
1.1K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
488 -
869 Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
92 Wins
227 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
2 -
29 Wins
Steam Recommendations
577 -
1.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
28 -
92 Wins
Supported Languages
3 languages -
13 languages Wins
Release Date
Feb 2020 -
Apr 2025 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleCAR TUNE: Project

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

MaybeUsed Cars Simulator

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
CAR TUNE: Project
Used Cars Simulator

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 TUNE: Project

CAR TUNE: Project

1 Store
Steam
Steam$18.99Buy Now
Used Cars Simulator

Used Cars Simulator

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −65% $5.24Buy Now
Steam
Steam +186% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

CAR TUNE: Project

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

84% positive (579 reviews) — mostly positive
579 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$18.99 — reasonable price
Historical low: $14.24 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +150%
5 concurrent players — niche audience

Used Cars Simulator

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

79% positive (1,096 reviews) — mostly positive
1,096 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$5.24 — very accessible price
65% off — solid discount
Near historical low ($5.22)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-33% player decline
32 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCAR TUNE: ProjectUsed Cars Simulator
Release Date
February 20, 2020
April 9, 2025
Developers
Vertices Software
DreamWay Games
Publishers
Vertices Software
PlayWay S.A.
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
28
92

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

CAR TUNE: Project

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows(64-bit) 7 or Newer
  • Processor: Intel Core i7 3.5 GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVidia GeForce GTX 1080 (Shader Model 5.0)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 16 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5

Used Cars Simulator

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Win10 64bit
  • Processor: i7-9700 @ 3.6 GHz or Ryzen 5 3600 @ 3.6 GHz
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700
  • Storage: 24 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: System Requirements subject to change as development continues

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: CAR TUNE: Project or Used Cars Simulator?

Used Cars Simulator won the comparison against CAR TUNE: Project 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 TUNE: Project worth buying over Used Cars Simulator?

Based on the metrics, Used Cars Simulator 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. Used Cars Simulator currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 03:21 PM UTC

GameValio - Buy now or wait? PC game purchase timing advisorGameValio© 2026

Data sourced from Steam, Metacritic, and various stores. Not affiliated with Valve Corporation. Scores updated daily to keep recommendations fresh.

Some store links are affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Your purchase helps keep GameValio free, and our recommendations stay 100% independent.