Best Automobile Sim Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,826 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 2/14/2025.
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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.
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 805,052 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 785,300 positive reviews and 19,752 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.
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 302,656 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 294,844 positive reviews and 7,812 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).
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.
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 166,844 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 161,723 positive reviews and 5,121 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?
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 15,045 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,645 positive reviews and 400 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. 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!
CarX Drift Racing Online 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 81,949 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78,123 positive reviews and 3,826 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 |
6. 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.
Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 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 28,095 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,951 positive reviews and 1,144 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 |
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.
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 18,030 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,327 positive reviews and 703 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.
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 86,669 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 81,959 positive reviews and 4,710 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!
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 2,465 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,405 positive reviews and 60 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. NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE
Descend into the underworld of Japanese street racing. Set between 1990-2009, join the local street racing crews in their battle for territory control. Explore the real location open world(s), compete in wager races, battle other crews and upgrade your vehicles with detailed car customization.
NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE 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 17,151 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 16,344 positive reviews and 807 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 2/23/2024 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | PLANET JEM |
| Steam App Id | 2707900 |
More Automobile Sim Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Automobile Sim games available on Steam.
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| 15,235 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 12,336 | 5/29/2015 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 6,191 | 2/2/2016 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 371 | 12/16/2021 | 95 | $15.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,454 | 11/17/2017 | 94 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 857 | 8/11/2021 | 94 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 52 | 12/21/2006 | 94 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,083 | 1/8/2025 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 450 | 12/7/2023 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 128 | 2/23/2024 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 924 | 11/19/2018 | 93 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 309 | 3/22/2011 | 93 | $7.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 429 | 3/8/2023 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,494 | 1/23/2025 | 92 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13 | ??? | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,779 | 10/7/2019 | 92 | $34.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 74 | 7/9/2020 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 216 | 10/24/2016 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 6,257 | 12/19/2014 | 91 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 46 | 9/27/2016 | 91 | $14.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 14). BeamNG.drive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 14). American Truck Simulator on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 15). Mon Bazou on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 10). CarX Drift Racing Online on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 14). Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 1). FlatOut 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, January 22). My Summer Car on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, February 12). Railroader on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 23). NIGHT-RUNNERS™ PROLOGUE on Steam. Steam Store.