Best Automobile Sim Games on Steam

Steam currently has 1,912 Automobile Sim games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Automobile Sim game rankings were last updated on 5/2/2025.

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1. Euro Truck Simulator 2

Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.

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Euro Truck Simulator 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Automobile Sim game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 825,940 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 805,539 positive reviews and 20,401 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 10/12/2012
Franchise SCS Software
Developer SCS Software
Publisher SCS Software
Steam App Id 227300

2. BeamNG.drive

A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.

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BeamNG.drive has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Automobile Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 317,581 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 309,335 positive reviews and 8,246 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play BeamNG.drive on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $24.99
Release Date 5/29/2015
Developer BeamNG
Publisher BeamNG
Steam App Id 284160

3. American Truck Simulator

Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.

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American Truck Simulator has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Automobile Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 171,563 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 166,302 positive reviews and 5,261 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $19.99
Release Date 2/2/2016
Franchise SCS Software
Developer SCS Software
Publisher SCS Software
Steam App Id 270880

4. Mon Bazou

Build your crappy vehicle into a race car, install the parts yourself. Make money by cutting wood, racing at night or delivering pizza. Maybe you want to manage a sugar shack or build yourself a big garage?

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Mon Bazou has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Automobile Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 16,144 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 15,722 positive reviews and 422 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $15.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $15.99
Release Date 12/16/2021
Developer Santa Goat
Publisher Santa Goat
Steam App Id 1520370

5. Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

Work your way to a service empire. Get your hands dirty in a highly realistic simulation game that pays major attention to details. Pay a visit to a new Auction house and buy cars in various conditions. Expand your range of services by investing in a new work space and equipment.

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Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Automobile Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 29,128 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,951 positive reviews and 1,177 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $24.99
Release Date 8/11/2021
Developer Red Dot Games
Publishers
Steam App Id 1190000

6. CarX Drift Racing Online

CarX Drift Racing Online is your chance to immerse yourself in the real world of drifting. Get together with friends, tune your car and burn some tires!

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CarX Drift Racing Online has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Automobile Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 82,967 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 79,085 positive reviews and 3,882 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 11/17/2017
Developer CarX Technologies, LLC
Publisher CarX Technologies, LLC
Steam App Id 635260

7. FlatOut 2

Experience the drive of your life as you throw yourself around on and off the track causing fences to shatter, tyre walls explode, water tanks and barrels fly across the track into other cars.

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FlatOut 2 has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Automobile Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,505 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,775 positive reviews and 730 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.

Steam Price $9.99
Release Date 12/21/2006
Developers
Publisher Strategy First
Steam App Id 2990

8. My Summer Car

My Summer Car is the ultimate car owning, building, fixing, tuning, maintenance AND permadeath life survival simulator. You start the game with hundreds of loose parts and assemble both car and engine.

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My Summer Car has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Automobile Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 90,077 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 85,206 positive reviews and 4,871 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play My Summer Car on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $14.99
Release Date 1/8/2025
Developer Amistech Games
Publisher Amistech Games
Steam App Id 516750

9. Railroader

You and your fellow railroaders are the lifeblood of your railroad, just like it is the lifeblood of the communities it serves. Switch cars at industries. Keep people moving while running local passenger trains. Run trains with a purpose in transition era Appalachia – in Railroader!

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Railroader has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Automobile Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,619 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,555 positive reviews and 64 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Railroader on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $29.99
Release Date 12/7/2023
Developer Giraffe Lab LLC
Publisher Giraffe Lab LLC
Steam App Id 1683150

10. Farming Simulator 19

The best-selling franchise takes a giant leap forward with a complete overhaul of the graphics engine, offering the most striking and immersive visuals and effects, along with the deepest and most complete farming experience ever.

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Farming Simulator 19 has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Automobile Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 74,409 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 70,240 positive reviews and 4,169 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.

It is priced at $12.59 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Farming Simulator 19 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).

Steam Price $12.59
Release Date 11/19/2018
Franchise Farming Simulator Franchise
Developer Giants Software
Publisher Giants Software
Steam App Id 787860

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96
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96
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95
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Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 steam charts
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94
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CarX Drift Racing Online steam charts
1,852
11/17/2017
94
$14.99
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131
12/21/2006
94
$9.99
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My Summer Car steam charts
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93
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Railroader steam charts
513
12/7/2023
93
$29.99
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93
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 30). CarX Drift Racing Online on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, May 2). FlatOut 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 16). My Summer Car on Steam. Steam Store.
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  • Valve Corporation. (2025, April 23). Farming Simulator 19 on Steam. Steam Store.

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