Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i3 3.0 GHz or Ryzen 3xxx Mémoire vive : 2048 MB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 4GB VRAM Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i5 3.0 GHz or Ryzen Mémoire vive : 4096 MB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 8GB VRAM Espace disque : 6 GB d'espace disque disponible
I Need to Fix My Dream Car (But I Work at a Junkyard)
⚔️ Compare View on Steam ↗Players are spending hours knee-deep in grease and rusty metal, finding a surprisingly addictive loop in the dirt. Across 115 total reviews since launch, the title sits at an 83 percent positive rating, though early hours can test patience with a 40 percent approval rate in the under two-hour playtime bucket.
What it's about: Fouille des tas de ferraille, déniche des pièces rares et des objets de collection perdus, sauve des chiens, réalise d'étranges commandes de clients, conduis un chariot élévateur avec une grue magnétique et détends-toi en reconstruisant peu à peu la voiture de tes rêves dans ce paisible simulateur de casse auto.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 56 | 41 | 4 | 11 |
| Content / longevity | 24 | 17 | 2 | 5 |
| Graphics / art | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Performance | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Stability / bugs | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Audio / music | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Story / writing | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Value for money | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.9 h on median; those who dislike it: 1 h.
🪤 63 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 37 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 40 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- The core gameplay loop hooks mechanics enthusiasts, driving 41 positive mentions out of 56 total.
- Overall content depth satisfies players, reflected by 17 positive mentions out of 24.
- Audio design hits the right notes, earning 5 positive mentions out of 5.
- Visuals please the eye for this style, with 5 positive mentions out of 7.
Weaknesses
- Interface design frustrates navigation, gathering 5 negative mentions out of 7.
- Technical glitches disrupt the garage workflow, accounting for 5 negative mentions out of 6 regarding bugs.
- Performance struggles under the hood, showing 4 negative mentions out of 6.
Who is it for?
Simulation fans who enjoy patient, hands-on mechanical work and don't mind getting their virtual hands dirty will find plenty to love here.
Is I Need to Fix My Dream Car (But I Work at a Junkyard) worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 83% of 115 Steam reviews are positive (player score 77/100). Most-praised strength: The core gameplay loop hooks mechanics enthusiasts, driving. Current price: 8,22€ (39% off).
Verdict
Despite some rough edges in the user interface and early performance hiccups, the salvage yard mechanics deliver a satisfyingly addictive experience. With 83 percent positive reviews out of 115 post-release ratings, it proves to be a rewarding project for dedicated gearheads.
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