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Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

App ID 645630
App Type Game
Developer
Publisher PlayWay S.A.
Franchise PlayWay S.A., Red Dot Games, Car Mechanic Simulator
Supported Systems Windows macOS
Technologies Unity Engine
Last Changenumber 29669083
Last Record Update 20 June 2025 – 13:36:32 UTC ()
Release Date 28 July 2017 – 14:30:00 UTC ()

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.

Additional Information

Developer Red Dot Games
metacritic_name Car Mechanic Simulator 2018
controller_support partial
community_visible_stats Yes
workshop_visible Yes
DLCAvailableOnStore Yes
ReleaseState released
Publisher PlayWay S.A.
Store Release Date 28 July 2017 – 14:30:54 UTC ()
osarch 64
community_hub_visible Yes
Social Media https://discord.gg/c7WFxfmYPm
https://www.facebook.com/PlayWayGames
https://x.com/Play_Way
https://www.youtube.com/ThePlayWay/
Primary Genre Simulation (28)
Store Genres Racing (9), Simulation (28)
Steam Release Date 28 July 2017 – 14:30:00 UTC ()
Store Asset Modification Time 20 June 2025 – 13:36:17 UTC () (1750426577)
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review_score 8
review_percentage 91
Detected Technologies (?) Unity Engine
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • Some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration, requiring use of the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or a community configuration
  • This game sometimes shows mouse, keyboard, or non-Steam-Deck controller icons
  • Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be difficult to read
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  • Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on Deck, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
  •  
  • SteamOS:
  • This game runs successfully on SteamOS
  • Note: Entering some text requires manually invoking the on-screen keyboard
  • Note: Some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration, requiring use of the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or a community configuration
  • Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on SteamOS, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
  •  
  • category: Playable
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • test_timestamp: 30 November 2022 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 8799138
  • configuration:
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    requires_manual_keyboard_invoke1
    requires_non_controller_launcher_nav0
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    non_deck_display_glyphs1
    small_text1
    requires_internet_for_setup0
    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
    recommended_runtimeproton-stable
    requires_h2640
    requires_voice_files0
    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
    hdr_support0
First seen on SteamDB 25 May 2017 – 21:47:59 UTC (), in changelist #3020424

Supported Languages

17 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English Yes Yes
French Yes Yes
Italian Yes Yes
German Yes Yes
Spanish - Spain Yes Yes
Czech Yes Yes
Hungarian Yes Yes
Japanese Yes Yes
Polish Yes Yes
Russian Yes Yes
Simplified Chinese Yes Yes
Turkish Yes Yes
Portuguese - Portugal Yes Yes
Greek Yes Yes
Portuguese - Brazil Yes Yes
Finnish Yes Yes
Korean Yes Yes

Tags

Categories

Hardware Categories

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timestamp20 June 2025 – 13:36:26 UTC
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Launch Options

0. Launch
Executable cms2018.exe
Launch Type Unspecified
Description Launch
Operating System   windows
CPU Architecture 64-bit only
1. Launch Car Editor
Executable cms2018.exe
Arguments editor
Launch Type Launch Game Editor
Description Launch Car Editor
Operating System   windows
CPU Architecture 64-bit only
2. Reset settings
Executable cms2018.exe
Arguments resetSettings
Launch Type Unspecified
Description Reset settings
Operating System   windows
CPU Architecture 64-bit only
3. Run game in EXCLUSIVE FULLSCREEN mode
Executable cms2018.exe
Arguments -window-mode exclusive
Launch Type Unspecified
Description Run game in EXCLUSIVE FULLSCREEN mode
Operating System   windows
CPU Architecture 64-bit only
4. Workshop Uploader
Executable cms2018.exe
Arguments upload
Launch Type Unspecified
Description Workshop Uploader
Operating System   windows
CPU Architecture 64-bit only
5. Unnamed launch option
Executable cms2018.app
Launch Type Launch (Default)
Operating System   macos
6. Safe Mode (game will run without mods)
Executable cms2018.exe
Arguments safeMode
Launch Type Unspecified
Description Safe Mode (game will run without mods)
Operating System   windows
CPU Architecture 64-bit only
7. Run with Metal API
Executable cms2018.app
Arguments -force-gfx-metal
Launch Type Unspecified
Description Run with Metal API
Operating System   macos
8. Safe Mode (game will run without mods)
Executable cms2018.app
Arguments safeMode
Launch Type Unspecified
Description Safe Mode (game will run without mods)
Operating System   macos
9. Reset settings
Executable cms2018.app
Arguments resetSettings
Launch Type Unspecified
Description Reset settings
Operating System   macos

Configuration

Key Value
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