Live Steam player count comparison, updated every 10 minutes. Both are Simulation games.
DCS World Steam Edition is currently the more played game: 660 concurrent players on Steam right now vs 469 for Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 — about 41% more players. Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 counters with better Steam reviews: 91% positive vs 85%. DCS World Steam Edition is free to play, while Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 costs $19.99. Across all tracked metrics, Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 leads 5 of 9.
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Tracked by Coilr since May 2026 · Steam polled every 10 minutes · methodology
| Metric | Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 | DCS World Steam Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 469 | 660 |
| 24-hour peak | 1,125 | 1,124 |
| 7-day average | 735 | 839 |
| 30-day average | 735 | 839 |
| 30-day trend | — | — |
| Peak (tracked) | 5,096 | 1,124 |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive | 85% positive |
| Recent reviews (3 mo) | 88% positive | 87% positive |
| Total reviews | 56,057 | 40,726 |
| Owners (SteamSpy est.) | ~2,000,000 | ~5,000,000 |
| Release date | Jul 27, 2017 | Aug 2, 2013 |
| Price | $19.99 | Free to play |
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| Month | Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 | DCS World Steam Edition | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | Peak | Avg | Peak | |
| May 2026 | 5,096 | 5,096 | — | — |
| Jun 2026 | — | — | 715 | 715 |
| Jul 2026 (so far) | 744 | 1,125 | 840 | 1,124 |
Monthly average and peak concurrent players on Steam, from Coilr's own tracking (10-minute polls, hourly beyond 30 days).
DCS World Steam Edition currently has more players: 660 concurrent players on Steam vs 469 for Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 — about 41% more players.
Over the last 30 days Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 averaged 735 concurrent players and DCS World Steam Edition averaged 839. By that measure DCS World Steam Edition is currently the bigger game.
By Steam review score, Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 rates higher: 91% positive across 56,057 reviews vs 85% across 40,726 for DCS World Steam Edition. DCS World Steam Edition has the larger player base right now (660 vs 469 concurrent). Player counts, ratings, price and trend are compared side by side above.