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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64 Bit 20H1 Processeur : i5-4440 (3.1 GHz quad-core) Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GTX 660 DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64 Bit 20H1 Processeur : i7-7700K Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GTX 1080 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible

Trailmakers

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Released September 18, 2019
sample: 491 reviews posted after launch (130 AI-classified)
91/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 92 % · 37,654 reviews (« Very Positive »)
24,99€ 4,99€ -80%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Trailmakers' creative, vehicle-building gameplay has players hooked, with 98 positive mentions out of 105. Despite some performance issues, the game's unique charm and 91% positive post-release reception make it a hit.

What it's about: Créez et lancez-vous dans le monde ouvert de Trailmakers. Libérez votre propre capacité à créer et innover dans Trailmakers. Un jeu d'ingénierie sandbox inédit, stimulé par la communauté de joueurs la plus créative au monde.

In-game

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« The game is fun, but for a paid game...why the hell is everything in the game locked behind a second paywall!? »
👍 anonymous review · 337 h played8311
« I built a car stablized the car ran over chickens jumped ramps went through rings of fire And went home to play trailmakers :D »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played3111
« if ur 2 or more of these things, please get this game: -smart -creative -bored -just like vehicles »
👍 anonymous review · 191 h played11
« build hundreds of different unique aircraft that each accel at their special purposes, proceed to get dogged on by an 8 year old with a plane with 500 guns that barely flies »
👍 anonymous review · 252 h played411
« Dear god, the horrors you can create in this amazing game are endless. »
👍 anonymous review · 59 h played21
« this game is flowlowkirkesotericmangoarburianpelarotatuffenuinely one of the best open world building games known to man 🥹🥹🥹 »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played4211
« its not the same game anymore the devs are: not listening to what people want fixing things that aren't broken not fixing the broken things adding too many DLC's that gate keep 50% if the games content »
👎 anonymous review · 1160 h played832
« STOP MAKING EVERY ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ FEATURE A PAYED DLC. This game is honestly really good but you have to pay for absolutely every new feature or update because it's a dlc why?? »
👎 anonymous review · 15 h played7542
« First it was good when only cosmetics where locked behind dlc's but now a lot of blocks are too and it is just not that fun anymore it is still okay but i wish that they would atleast lower the prices »
👎 anonymous review · 164 h played5111
« Developers blatantly ignore player requests and continue to add $10 DLC every single update. Even when I complained in the discord I got banned so I guess freedom of speech doesn't apply there either. »
👎 anonymous review · 19 h played2211
« This game was great until they just started throwing dlc like crazy at it and with the base game feels like I have a paid demo of the game »
👎 anonymous review · 49 h played21
« i'm trailmaking it i'm trailmaking it so good 10/10 game i never made a trail once but thats ok JUST STOP PUTTING EVERYTHING IN DLCS »
👍 anonymous review · 265 h played1

In players' words

« The game is fun, but for a paid game...why the hell is everything in the game locked behind a second paywall!? »
👍 anonymous review · 337 h played8311
« its not the same game anymore the devs are: not listening to what people want fixing things that aren't broken not fixing the broken things adding too many DLC's that gate keep 50% if the games content »
👎 anonymous review · 1160 h played832
« I built a car stablized the car ran over chickens jumped ramps went through rings of fire And went home to play trailmakers :D »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played3111
« STOP MAKING EVERY ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ FEATURE A PAYED DLC. This game is honestly really good but you have to pay for absolutely every new feature or update because it's a dlc why?? »
👎 anonymous review · 15 h played7542
« if ur 2 or more of these things, please get this game: -smart -creative -bored -just like vehicles »
👍 anonymous review · 191 h played11
« First it was good when only cosmetics where locked behind dlc's but now a lot of blocks are too and it is just not that fun anymore it is still okay but i wish that they would atleast lower the prices »
👎 anonymous review · 164 h played5111
« build hundreds of different unique aircraft that each accel at their special purposes, proceed to get dogged on by an 8 year old with a plane with 500 guns that barely flies »
👍 anonymous review · 252 h played411
« Developers blatantly ignore player requests and continue to add $10 DLC every single update. Even when I complained in the discord I got banned so I guess freedom of speech doesn't apply there either. »
👎 anonymous review · 19 h played2211
« Dear god, the horrors you can create in this amazing game are endless. »
👍 anonymous review · 59 h played21
« This game was great until they just started throwing dlc like crazy at it and with the base game feels like I have a paid demo of the game »
👎 anonymous review · 49 h played21
« this game is flowlowkirkesotericmangoarburianpelarotatuffenuinely one of the best open world building games known to man 🥹🥹🥹 »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played4211
« i'm trailmaking it i'm trailmaking it so good 10/10 game i never made a trail once but thats ok JUST STOP PUTTING EVERYTHING IN DLCS »
👍 anonymous review · 265 h played1

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

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
93 % pos · n=105
Content / longevity
32 % pos · n=19
Multiplayer
44 % pos · n=16
Value for money
0 % pos · n=12
Performance
27 % pos · n=11
Interface / UX
27 % pos · n=11
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=8
Graphics / art
75 % pos · n=4
Story / writing
33 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay1059834
Content / longevity196013
Multiplayer16709
Value for money120012
Performance11308
Interface / UX11317
Stability / bugs8008
Graphics / art4301
Story / writing3111

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 34 h on median; those who dislike it: 20 h.

<2h
33 % (n=18)
2-10h
93 % (n=72)
10-25h
93 % (n=141)
>25h
94 % (n=260)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+12 pts) — updates have won players over
Oct 2025 : 75% positive75OctDec 2025 : 80% positive80DecJan 2026 : 75% positive75JanMar 2026 : 63% positive63MarApr 2026 : 68% positive68AprJun 2026 : 87% positive87JunJul 2026 : 93% positive93Jul

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

💶 Price history

€0.00€7.09€14.18€21.27€28.3620192020202120222023202420252026€2.49

Steam price tracked automatically since Jan 31, 2018 · All-time low: €2.49 (Mar 19, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,7 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 22 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 7,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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Strengths

  • Gameplay creativity: 98 positive mentions out of 105, with players praising the vehicle construction and customization.
  • Longevity: Over 50% of players have invested over 25 hours, indicating a deep and engaging experience.
  • Positive overall reception: 91% of post-release reviews are positive, a strong showing.

Weaknesses

  • Performance issues: 8 negative mentions out of 11, suggesting the game struggles with optimization.
  • UI and bugs: 7 negative mentions for UI, and 8 negative mentions for bugs, impacting the overall experience.
  • Content and price: 13 negative mentions for content, and 12 negative mentions for price, indicating a potential mismatch between expectations and delivery.

Who is it for?

Trailmakers will appeal to players seeking a creative, open-ended experience with a focus on vehicle building and customization. Those who enjoy sandbox-style games with a unique twist will find a lot to love here.

Is Trailmakers worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 92% of 37,654 Steam reviews are positive (player score 91/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay creativity. Current price: 4,99€ (80% off).

Verdict

Despite some technical hiccups, Trailmakers' innovative gameplay and positive reception make it a standout title. With a strong focus on creativity and player engagement, it offers a unique and rewarding experience, especially for those who enjoy crafting and exploring.

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