Games like Wrench

85% positive from 2,012 reviewsReleased 2018Steam Deck Playable$29.99

What it is

Wrench is a detailed motorsports mechanic simulation featuring hands-on tool interaction and part management. Players disassemble and repair cars in a sandbox environment with co-op multiplayer.

What players liked

Players praise "Wrench" as the most detailed car simulator, offering intricate engine work with zero guidance, similar to solving a complex problem.

The catch

Development has stalled with no meaningful updates, leaving little to actually do.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 85% positive, but with 2,012 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Wrench

My Garage

91% positive from 4,115 reviews2026Deck Playable

This is a realistic car repair simulation game. Players fix, maintain, and manage cars in their own garage.

What players likedPlayers praise "My Garage" as a janky but satisfying mechanic/life sim, often compared to "My Summer Car" and "Mechanic Simulator."

The catchConstant crashes and bugs wipe out progress, forcing saves every few minutes.

Both are tagged Automobile Sim, Realistic and Racing.

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Apex Point

86% positive from 1,948 reviews2023Deck Playable

Open world racing simulator with deep car customization for drag, drift, and track racing. Players experience realistic physics and dynamic environments in Japan.

The catchUpdates stopped over a year ago and the promised engine rebuild has not appeared.

Both are tagged Automobile Sim, Realistic and Racing.

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F1 2012™

93% positive from 4,227 reviewsDeck Playable

This is a Formula 1 racing simulation game. Its core loop involves racing on official tracks with dynamic weather.

The catchSteering wheels frequently will not work, and keyboard controls are awkward to remap.

Both are tagged Automobile Sim, Realistic and Racing.

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Automobilista

90% positive from 2,576 reviews20161% finish itDeck Unsupported

A diverse motorsports simulator featuring Brazilian series and varied vehicles. It offers realistic racing across historical and modern disciplines.

What players likedPlayers praise Automobilista's good physics and diverse car selection, especially the Formula V10s, on unique tracks.

The catchController and wheel support is a mess, with bindings that need constant remapping.

Both are tagged Automobile Sim, Realistic and Racing.

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Street Legal Racing: Redline v2.3.1

89% positive from 4,128 reviews20168% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a vehicle mechanic simulator featuring drag and circuit racing. It offers extensive car customization and a deep career mode.

What players likedPlayers say it's the best tuner game, comparable to Xbox 360 titles, praised for its accessibility on various computers.

The catchConstant crashes, ground clipping and corrupted saves wipe out hours of progress.

Both are tagged Automobile Sim, Racing and Building.

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CAR TUNE: Project

84% positive from 609 reviews2020Deck Playable

A realistic car tuning and racing simulator. Players modify and test vehicles through driving physics and customization.

What players likedPlayers praise the game for its in-depth car customization and driving, despite some bugs.

Both are tagged Automobile Sim, Realistic and Racing.

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