Live Steam player count comparison, updated every 10 minutes. Both are Simulation games.
SPORE™ is currently the more played game: 708 concurrent players on Steam right now vs 504 for Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 — about 40% more players. SPORE™ also has the better Steam reviews: 93% positive vs 91%.
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Tracked by Coilr since May 2026 · Steam polled every 10 minutes · methodology
| Metric | Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 | SPORE™ |
|---|---|---|
| Players right now | 504 | 708 |
| 24-hour peak | 1,011 | 946 |
| 7-day average | 742 | 737 |
| 30-day average | 742 | 737 |
| 30-day trend | — | — |
| Peak (tracked) | 5,096 | 1,070 |
| Steam reviews | 91% positive | 93% positive |
| Recent reviews (3 mo) | 88% positive | 93% positive |
| Total reviews | 56,057 | 72,124 |
| Owners (SteamSpy est.) | ~2,000,000 | ~2,000,000 |
| Release date | Jul 27, 2017 | Dec 19, 2008 |
| Price | $19.99 | $19.99 |
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| Month | Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 | SPORE™ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | Peak | Avg | Peak | |
| May 2026 | 5,096 | 5,096 | — | — |
| Jul 2026 (so far) | 744 | 1,128 | 740 | 1,070 |
Monthly average and peak concurrent players on Steam, from Coilr's own tracking (10-minute polls, hourly beyond 30 days).
SPORE™ currently has more players: 708 concurrent players on Steam vs 504 for Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 — about 40% more players.
Over the last 30 days Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 averaged 742 concurrent players and SPORE™ averaged 737. By that measure Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is currently the bigger game.
By Steam review score, SPORE™ rates higher: 93% positive across 72,124 reviews vs 91% across 56,057 for Car Mechanic Simulator 2018. SPORE™ has the larger player base right now (708 vs 504 concurrent). Player counts, ratings, price and trend are compared side by side above.