My Garage on Steam: Auto Repair Simulator or Therapy for Gearheads?

The concept: your garage, your rules

My Garage taps into a solid trend in indie PC gaming: the simulation of manual tasks with an almost meditative appeal. Where Wrench (Michael Whelan, 2020) leans into hardcore realism and a steep learning curve, or Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 (Red Dot Games) casts a wider net with assisted menus, My Garage seems to be hunting for middle ground. At $19.90, the price point is fair for the category.

The premise is straightforward: you pick up broken-down vehicles, diagnose the problems, disassemble, replace, and reassemble. Each successful repair unlocks new vehicles, new equipment, and expands your workshop space. It's a standard progression loop, but it works precisely because it taps into the genuine satisfaction of a job well done.

What the game does right

The controls seem designed to avoid unnecessary frustration. Unlike some competitors that turn unscrewing a bolt into an endurance test, My Garage appears to have streamlined its interactions to stay accessible without cutting corners on depth. The garage itself—lighting, tool organization, workspace layout—builds immersion without becoming a progression roadblock.

The vehicle roster seems diverse from the start, with multiple models featuring different mechanical architectures, forcing players to adapt their approach rather than repeat the same motions endlessly. That's often where this type of game's longevity lives: in problem variety, not artificial menu bloat.

Questions still hanging

Several unknowns remain. The post-launch content strategy isn't clearly defined yet: free updates, paid DLC, or both? In a market where titles like PowerWash Simulator (FuturLab, 2022) built their success on a steady stream of themed content drops, the support roadmap becomes almost as crucial as the launch product.

Simulation depth is another central question. Hardcore realism fans might find certain compromises questionable, while newcomers could hit a progression wall lacking guidance. This is the trickiest balance to strike in the sub-genre, and we can't fairly judge without logging more hours.

Who's it for, and at what cost?

At $19.90, My Garage positions itself as an accessible entry point into the auto repair simulator category. For players already familiar with Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 or Wrench hunting for something in between, it's clearly on the radar. For everyone else, this is the type of game worth waiting a few weeks for community feedback before pulling the trigger. We'll circle back with a full review once we've put in some serious hours.