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Car For Sale Simulator

78% positive · 21,285 Steam reviews · released Nov 1, 2024 · by Red Axe Games

DrivingTradingImmersive SimAutomobile SimSimulationFPSMultiplayerLife Sim

What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose

Lifetime units: ~702k (P10–P90: 281k – 1.5M)

Gross revenue: ~$9.8M (P10–P90: $3.9M – $21.5M)

Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band approximates where about 8 in 10 comparable games land in published studies; some sit outside it. Our own hit rate goes on the accuracy ledger once measured. How we estimate

Estimates are statistical inferences from public data. They are not sourced from Valve or the developer and may deviate materially from actual results. Do not rely on them for investment or contractual decisions. As of Oct 8, 2026.

Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model

Last 90 days: 74% positive across 199 stored reviews. Simulation games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 83% (median of 3050 games).

Performance & stability34% positive · 67 mentions
“Bought a junker, fixed it up and then crashed it into a crowd of people at an auction at 130mph. Then I made bail, came home and played Car For Sale Simulator 2023.”Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2026 · 7 h played · Report / request removal
Price & value31% positive · 51 mentions
“It's buggy, it's a bit all over the place but honestly it's some of the most fun I've had in a car game in a bit! The devs have been updating it and fixing it for years, to the point where it used to run below 30fps, and now runs over 160…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 52 h played · Report / request removal
Gameplay & mechanics38% positive · 32 mentions
“This is the ultimate training ground for anyone dreaming of selling a totaled Corolla as a "mint condition" Ferrari while their conscience leaves the chat. The gameplay is just running around junkies, lowballing bums for rusted buckets…”Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2026 · 14 h played · Report / request removal
Visuals & audio66% positive · 32 mentions
“Car For Sale Simulator 2023 is really fun to play. The graphics look great and the driving feels smooth and enjoyable. It’s especially cool that there are races and that you can test cars on different maps, which adds a lot of variety. You…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 212 h played · Report / request removal
Content & longevity46% positive · 24 mentions
“It's buggy, it's a bit all over the place but honestly it's some of the most fun I've had in a car game in a bit! The devs have been updating it and fixing it for years, to the point where it used to run below 30fps, and now runs over 160…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 52 h played · Report / request removal
Controls & UI15% positive · 20 mentions
“I honestly didn't expect to enjoy this game as much as I did. Buying cheap cars, negotiating with sellers, repairing them, cleaning them up, and selling them for a profit is surprisingly satisfying. Watching your dealership slowly grow…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2026 · 23 h played · Report / request removal
Difficulty & balance23% positive · 13 mentions
“Visually, the game strikes a clean balance between detail and clarity, allowing the car models and workshop environments to shine without overwhelming the player with clutter”Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2026 · 76 h played · Report / request removal

492 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology

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Game DNA — store facts, community tag votes, labeled AI inference

Perspective

First-person

Technology

3D

Art style

Realistic

Structure

Open world

How you play together

Single-playerMultiplayer

Platform features

AchievementsTrading cardsPartial controller supportSteam Cloud

Business model

Buy to playEarly Access

Sources: Valve store fields · community tag votes · AI-inferred values are marked and drawn from a fixed vocabulary.

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