My Winter Car

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My Winter Car is a single player and multiplayer open world racing game. It was developed by Amistech Games and was released on December 29, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

This is the ultimate sequel to the acclaimed My Summer Car. My Winter Car is a first person survival game about owning, assembling and maintaining an old project car. You buy and sell all sorts of random parts for to build the car while trying to maintain your money situation. In the long run you might want to build it a regular every day car, or a race car for either Rallying or Circuit racing.…

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 6,129 reviews

gameplay50 positive mentions

stability83 negative mentions

Highly detailed and realistic car building and engine assembly process, providing a rewarding sense of accomplishment.
Immersive Finnish winter survival experience with new gameplay elements like temperature management, alcoholism, and job systems.
Active development and frequent updates by the developer, with a dedicated modding community enhancing gameplay and quality of life.

Game is very difficult and has a steep learning curve, not suitable for newcomers without prior experience in the series.
Cars are challenging to drive due to slippery winter physics and lack of improvements in vehicle handling, causing frequent frustrations.
Numerous bugs and technical issues in early access state including issues with saving, car parts randomness, and some mechanics not working properly.

gameplay
254 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this game offers an impressively detailed and realistic car mechanic simulation combined with challenging survival elements, especially due to harsh winter conditions. While many praise its depth, immersive mechanics, and faithful continuation of the predecessor’s core loop, players commonly note excessive grind, slow progression, RNG-dependent parts acquisition, and frustrating bugs that sometimes hamper the experience. Overall, it is rewarding and highly engaging for dedicated fans but can feel tedious, punishing, and cumbersome for others, particularly newcomers or those expecting a more polished, streamlined experience.
- “This game is probably the best mechanic simulator I've played; it even includes some wiring, which is a big thing with cars that most mechanic sims don't have.”
- “My winter car is an absolutely uncompromising love letter to mechanical realism and Finnish winter suffering, throwing you into a first-person world where you must fully assemble a car from individual parts while surviving harsh cold and rural isolation.”
- “At the heart of the experience is the painstaking process of assembling and maintaining your project car, a task that remains as mechanically dense and intimidating as ever. Winter conditions elevate this challenge significantly, as cold temperatures affect both the car and the player, turning routine mechanical work into a race against exposure and fatigue.”
- “And the gameplay gets pretty repetitive when trying to gather the car parts which takes like 80% of gameplay.”
- “Most of the gameplay doesn't actually consist of gameplay, but fighting the game to let you play.”
- “The core gameplay loop of getting the correct parts starts getting a bit tiresome when you're only missing a couple of parts and getting those parts is completely left down to RNG, but there's a lot of fun to be had for around 50 hours with that gameplay loop alone.”
stability
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is notably buggy and unstable, with frequent glitches affecting vehicle assembly, item interactions, and random deaths, which frustrate players despite it being early access. While some find these issues manageable or enjoyable given the game's potential and ongoing developer support, many recommend waiting for further patches before full engagement. Overall, stability remains a significant concern, mirroring the problems seen in its predecessor.
- “I think for being this early in development, they are doing an excellent job with keeping it mostly bug-free only a few weeks after launch.”
- “Game is largely bug free, but as of right now there are still a few frustrating ones; developer is quick to respond and patch though.”
- “It's surprisingly not that buggy so far given it's in alpha and an early car game; still has the same feel of MSC just a lot less forgiving.”
- “There are way too many glitches, more than My Summer Car, and the developers just keep saying that they're not going to fix it.”
- “Buggy mess with lots of glitches from the old game still appearing, including launching in the air by closing the car door or having your own car launched into you while pushing it, causing death.”
- “*The game is unstable and tends to crash for no reason, particularly around the gas station - note this is possibly being looked into; however, this shouldn't even be happening in the first place. Releasing buggy jank shouldn't be the industry standard for either triple-A developers nor indie single-person teams.*”
story
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of this game is a continuation of the previous title "My Summer Car," but many players find it confusing, sparse, and lacking clear progression or guidance. While it carries a darker and more personal tone, the narrative is currently minimal or absent in many parts, relying on player experience rather than structured missions. Overall, the story is considered underdeveloped, with hopes that future updates will expand and clarify it.
- “❄️ My Winter Car: a dramatic, frostbitten love story.”
- “If you want to understand this game better, play My Summer Car first, as My Winter Car is a continuation of the story and difficulty from the summer game.”
- “We've returned to Finland, but a lot has changed. We've lost many good people, got divorced, became an alcoholic, our grandma died, and our uncle has cancer. This game is much sadder and really takes you aback compared to the story My Summer Car gave. It's a great game but just feels sad.”
- “However, the fact that it only left early access last year after 9 years says something weird, this game was supposed to be the direct sequel to My Summer Car yet the story seems so confusing.”
- “Story - My Summer Car never had what I noticed a hard story it went by but it did give you a sense of direction on how to begin in My Winter Car you are dropped into an apartment in 1999 with no tasks or phone calls to give you a sense of what's going on or where to go.”
- “There is no direction on what to do, no story, just a 'here's a frozen map, have fun.'”
music
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music features a mix of AI-generated tracks and real Finnish-inspired tunes, with many users criticizing the AI music for feeling low-quality and detracting from the atmosphere. However, the option to disable AI music and replace it with custom tracks is appreciated by players. The use of AI in music has sparked controversy, with calls from some players for the developer to hire real musicians for a more authentic and immersive experience.
- “On top of that if you are unfamiliar with these games you can add any music you want to the radio in game quite easily; you can acquire any song you want in any format and convert it with VLC media player to OGG and slap it in the radio folder named as track1, track2.”
- “Game has some minor AI-generated elements such as textures and music but can be disabled through the options menu which is fantastic; I hope to one day see the textures and music be replaced in the full version.”
- “Also, I see a lot of people freaking out about the AI used in-game; consider that this is an indie game, there are little to no visible textures that appear to be AI (as far as I'm aware), and there's also a toggleable setting in the menu to not play the AI music.”
- “I don’t really care about the popularization of real Finnish music and culture, that’s something Finnish citizens should care about, but listening to AI-generated slop?”
- “The fact that the dev used AI in its development and for some of the music is disgusting.”
- “Half of the radio music in the game as well as some other assets are AI-generated slop.”
graphics
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some appreciating the unique, charming art style and winter aesthetic, while others criticize the lack of visual improvements over a decade, asset reuse, and low detail or polish. Performance is generally good even on high settings, but some users report frame rate inconsistencies. Overall, the visuals are seen as having personality but are often considered outdated and lacking refinement.
- “It's fun and it runs well on the highest graphics settings, at least on my computer.”
- “Lots of unexpected graphics and sound improvements over MSC.”
- “The visuals make the environment feel alive.”
- “My only real complaints are the graphics. I get the flawed style is part of the charm of the My Summer Car games, but I feel like there has been almost no improvement in graphics in like 10 years, which is a bit comical.”
- “Graphics/textures - the game's graphics and textures are a clear copy and paste from the first game, only painted white. They didn't even take the time to create winter variants of the sewage truck or the tractor. Most of the car textures are directly ported from the first game and it feels very lazy.”
- “There are no improvements to enhance the graphics from the first game. Somehow, in my opinion, NPCs look even worse.”
humor
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is widely appreciated for its quirky, dark, and often unintentionally funny moments, enhanced by its unique Finnish cultural charm and unusual scenarios. Many players find the struggle and absurd challenges hilarious, though some humor relies heavily on understanding Finnish, which can limit accessibility. Overall, the humor adds a memorable and addictive layer to an otherwise challenging and sometimes frustrating experience.
- “Never have I had a game that has had me maniacally laughing from pure mental anguish; I don't know why I keep playing it. This game is unhealthy for me and I think I need rehab. This review is a cry for help.”
- “If you enjoy realistic mechanics, dark humor, and a true sense of challenge, this game offers a very memorable and different experience.”
- “A game that is so painfully slow, horrifically convoluted and unfair, and just plain miserable that it's hilarious.”
grinding
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is widely regarded as highly tedious, repetitive, and time-consuming, often requiring significant effort to obtain parts and progress. While some players appreciate the challenge and realistic mechanics reminiscent of "My Summer Car," many find the grind frustrating and overly demanding, impacting enjoyment unless one is specifically drawn to grind-heavy gameplay. Overall, grinding is a major hurdle that can deter players who prefer smoother, less monotonous progression.
- “I have no idea how I was able to grind this game out for the first two weeks after its release, because coming back to it after playing My Summer Car just shows how tedious and repetitive this slog is.”
- “I can't even call this a mechanic simulator because the Rivett is completely parted out when you get it and it takes a dozen plus hours to get enough parts together to even start building the Rivett with the extremely tedious and expensive random parts ordering system.”
- “As of early January 2026, the game is a buggy mess, very grindy (if you play fair) and random (in terms of part obtaining).”
optimization
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Optimization for the game is generally considered a notable improvement over its predecessor, achieving mostly stable 60 FPS even on older hardware. However, users report occasional FPS dips during complex scenes and mention persistent issues like crashes and poor steering wheel support. Overall, while better optimized than the previous title, the game still suffers from some performance bottlenecks and stability concerns.
- “Compared to My Summer Car, the game feels way more optimized in terms of performance. Besides that, the new additions are very intriguing.”
- “Performance-wise, MSC already struggled to run stable 60 FPS on release; now on my almost 10-year-old hardware, My Winter Car runs smoothly without any FPS drops.”
- “We waited for the game and waited. After playing the game for 120 hours, I do not regret buying it. The game turned out to be very good, with good optimization for such detail related to Corris Rivett. The main work of the main character was well done.”
- “This game's optimization is terrible.”
- “Highly unoptimized game, despite it being in development for 5+ years now.”
- “Steering wheel optimization is the worst I've ever seen.”
atmosphere
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and authentic winter setting, with snowfall and harsh weather adding depth and challenge that enhance the experience. While some find the mood bleak and taxing, many appreciate how the snowy environment intensifies the game's realism and emotional impact compared to its predecessor. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature that enriches immersion and player engagement.
- “The biggest transformation, of course, is the season itself. The entire world is blanketed in snow, giving the map a completely different atmosphere.”
- “I absolutely love the atmosphere and the concept of this game.”
- “The atmosphere is where My Summer Car truly shines.”
- “While I think the game is overall a great sequel, there are a lot of problems I find with it, not due to content but more the atmosphere the game throws you into. It's depressing to the point where the game isn't overly enjoyable; it feels so empty and sad, especially compared to MSC.”
- “Story progressed (albeit in a depressing way) and keeping the same mood/atmosphere.”
- “I recommend it because I love the atmosphere, style, and mechanics, but if you don't want a tedious or rough time, do not get this game.”
emotional
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a mix of emotional frustration and attachment, often impacted by game bugs that cause unexpected vehicle damage and save losses. Despite technical issues and a darker tone, moments of success feel genuinely earned and emotionally rewarding, though some players find the experience cold and lacking heartfelt elements.
- “It drags me emotionally.”
- “No other game made me feel as sad as when I saw what happened to Teimo's shop... poor guy.”
- “Success feels earned rather than granted, and even small victories—such as starting your car on a freezing morning or safely returning home from a long drive—carry a surprising emotional payoff.”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization in the game revolves around time-consuming tasks like scavenging parts from classified ads and performing repetitive, low-paying jobs, which some players find tedious and overly realistic. While this approach adds a layer of challenge and immersion, it can also feel like a grind that detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “The developers' only interest seems to be wasting the player's time by making you wait for long, barely translated phone calls to classified ads and digging through garbage for weeks until you find what you need.”
- “I can live with scavenging all the car parts from flea markets and random magazine ads, but when the so-called jobs that you're supposed to grind to make money are so utterly boring and pay so poorly, the game turns a little too much into real life rather than a video game.”
- “40 hours and countless marks spent on ads in the magazine and still have no front upper arms and no heater hose outlet.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers solid replayability, especially with the summer car content, while the winter car is less engaging in this regard. However, a recent addition in the winter car section shows potential to enhance its replay value.
- “My summer car is replayable, while my winter car isn't.”
- “My winter car isn't all bad when it comes to replayability.”
- “In fact, there is one new addition that could be really good for the replayability aspect of the game.”