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Wrench

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

Should you play it?

Wrench is a mechanic simulator where players prepare and maintain race cars. The parts in Wrench are the most detailed of any game in the genre. Extreme attention has been paid to even the smallest components, including fasteners which are accurate to the thread pitch and install torque.

What works
  • Highly realistic and detailed car mechanics
  • Immersive vr and desktop gameplay
  • Strong educational value
  • Active developer support and updates
  • Relaxing and rewarding progression
Things to keep in mind
  • Limited car variety and environments
  • Steep learning curve for beginners
  • Some control and ui clunkiness
  • Slow development pace
  • Lack of multiplayer and social features

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Car Mechanic Simulator 2021

  • Used Cars Simulator

  • Car Dealer Simulator

  • Cash Cleaner Simulator

  • Car Mechanic Simulator 2014

  • Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

  • Town to City

  • Rover Mechanic Simulator

  • Car Detailing Simulator: Prologue

Hidden Gems

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Wrench: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Fantasy, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Idle, Fantasy.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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  • Competition

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    "Focus is on personal exploration and mastery rather than competing against others; some speedrunning potential noted but no direct competition."

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  • Creativity

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  • Domination

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  • Experimenting

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  • Exploration

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  • Expression

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  • Fantasy

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  • Growth

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  • Idle

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