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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: 64bit versions of Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 Processeur : +3 GHZ dual core processor Mémoire vive : 6 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 960 or AMD equivalent DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX Compatible Soundcard Notes supplémentaires : High CPU single core performance required

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: 64bit versions of Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i5 or AMD equivalent Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 1070 or AMD equivalent DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX Compatible Soundcard Notes supplémentaires : High CPU single core performance required

My Summer Car

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Released January 8, 2025
sample: 499 reviews posted after launch (129 AI-classified)
93/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 115,507 reviews (« Very Positive »)
14,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

My Summer Car is a love letter to automotive enthusiasts, offering a unique and immersive experience. While the gameplay shines with 84 positive mentions out of 122, the game's performance and bugs are a source of frustration for many.

What it's about: My Summer Car is the ultimate car owning, building, fixing, tuning, maintenance AND permadeath life survival simulator. You start the game with hundreds of loose parts and assemble both car and engine.

In-game

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« drink booze get drunk pass out wake up build car drive car, car go boom fix car, car crash dead lost all progress drink a bottle of booze IRL and then restart the game and repeat 11/10 would recomend for all ages »
👍 anonymous review · 152 h played6211
« I found uncle dead in the pub and I had to spend 10 real hours in jail for it. Fantastic game. »
👍 anonymous review · 43 h played2
« i got caught speeding so instead of paying the fine i ran over 2 police officers and then crashed into a tree going 120 km/h and died good game »
👍 anonymous review · 44 h played21
« -get drunk go town, die -get drunk go town come back, die -get drunk go town come back build engine 1 part is missing, new game -get drunk piss on tv die - get drunk try and rebuild car would recommend »
👍 anonymous review · 192 h played41
« Infuriating! You can play it for an hour and achieve absolutely nothing. Highly recommended! »
👍 anonymous review · 59 h played31
« >know a bit about cars >buy game >build car >seems easy >car won’t start >no power >spend 2 hours troubleshooting electrical system >battery is dead >too poor to buy new battery 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 60 h played11
« il est très plate et beaucoup de boge et il est pas amusent se la je le recomende a personne car il est enuient et on meure toute le temp jé ésséier plusier mestode »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« jeux bien mais le crikc de la merde voiture finie sur le tois de la mais »
👎 anonymous review · 30 h played
« spent 5 hours building the car for it to blow up after starting and then the house burned down so i have to do it all over again »
👎 anonymous review · 40 h played
« Not even an hour in that I got stuck in a ditch somewhere offroad on that dumb motorcycle. These reviews were not lying about this game being painful. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Adding AI Content to a game first made in 2016 is just sad »
👎 anonymous review · 22 h played
« took 20 hours to build the car i drove it all pistons broke another 5 hours to repair car broke again deleted the game 10/10 i recommend »
👍 anonymous review · 139 h played111

In players' words

« drink booze get drunk pass out wake up build car drive car, car go boom fix car, car crash dead lost all progress drink a bottle of booze IRL and then restart the game and repeat 11/10 would recomend for all ages »
👍 anonymous review · 152 h played6211
« il est très plate et beaucoup de boge et il est pas amusent se la je le recomende a personne car il est enuient et on meure toute le temp jé ésséier plusier mestode »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« I found uncle dead in the pub and I had to spend 10 real hours in jail for it. Fantastic game. »
👍 anonymous review · 43 h played2
« jeux bien mais le crikc de la merde voiture finie sur le tois de la mais »
👎 anonymous review · 30 h played
« i got caught speeding so instead of paying the fine i ran over 2 police officers and then crashed into a tree going 120 km/h and died good game »
👍 anonymous review · 44 h played21
« spent 5 hours building the car for it to blow up after starting and then the house burned down so i have to do it all over again »
👎 anonymous review · 40 h played
« -get drunk go town, die -get drunk go town come back, die -get drunk go town come back build engine 1 part is missing, new game -get drunk piss on tv die - get drunk try and rebuild car would recommend »
👍 anonymous review · 192 h played41
« Not even an hour in that I got stuck in a ditch somewhere offroad on that dumb motorcycle. These reviews were not lying about this game being painful. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Infuriating! You can play it for an hour and achieve absolutely nothing. Highly recommended! »
👍 anonymous review · 59 h played31
« Adding AI Content to a game first made in 2016 is just sad »
👎 anonymous review · 22 h played
« >know a bit about cars >buy game >build car >seems easy >car won’t start >no power >spend 2 hours troubleshooting electrical system >battery is dead >too poor to buy new battery 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 60 h played11
« took 20 hours to build the car i drove it all pistons broke another 5 hours to repair car broke again deleted the game 10/10 i recommend »
👍 anonymous review · 139 h played111

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
69 % pos · n=122
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=16
Interface / UX
25 % pos · n=8
Content / longevity
57 % pos · n=7
Graphics / art
33 % pos · n=3
Performance
0 % pos · n=2
Audio / music
0 % pos · n=2
Value for money
0 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay122841424
Stability / bugs160016
Interface / UX8206
Content / longevity7403
Graphics / art3111
Performance2002
Audio / music2011
Value for money1001
Multiplayer1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 43 h on median; those who dislike it: 7.6 h.

<2h
59 % (n=22)
2-10h
85 % (n=72)
10-25h
96 % (n=111)
>25h
97 % (n=294)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Aug 2025 : 100% positive100AugSep 2025 : 94% positive94SepNov 2025 : 94% positive94NovDec 2025 : 100% positive100DecApr 2026 : 100% positive100AprJul 2026 : 94% positive94Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€8.61€10.41€12.21€14.01€15.822017201820192020202120222023202420252026€9.44

Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 24, 2016 · All-time low: €9.44 (Jun 26, 2025)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,3 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 77 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 3,4 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The gameplay and simulation aspects are highly praised, with 84 positive mentions, making it a standout feature.
  • The game's ability to immerse players in a Finnish summer, as seen through 16 mentions of 'construction' and 'frustration', creates a memorable experience.
  • With 97% of players with over 25 hours logged giving positive reviews, it's clear that the game offers a deep and engaging experience.

Weaknesses

  • Performance issues are a concern, with 2 out of 2 negative mentions affecting the overall experience.
  • Bugs are a major drawback, with 16 negative mentions, impacting the enjoyment for some players.
  • The UI could use some improvements, as 6 out of 8 mentions are negative, making navigation challenging.

Who is it for?

This game is perfect for those seeking a challenging and immersive automotive simulation. With its unique setting and deep gameplay, it offers a rewarding experience for patient players.

Is My Summer Car worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 115,507 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: The gameplay and simulation aspects are highly praised. Current price: 14,99€.

Verdict

My Summer Car delivers a compelling automotive adventure, but performance and bug issues may dampen the experience for some. Despite these challenges, the game's strong gameplay and immersive world make it a must-try for simulation enthusiasts.

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