I Need to Fix My Dream Car (But I Work at a Junkyard)

I Need to Fix My Dream Car (But I Work at a Junkyard)

Released Sep 2026

Dig through junk, find rare parts and lost collectibles, rescue dogs, complete odd customer orders, drive a forklift with a magnetic crane, and relax as you slowly rebuild your dream car in this cozy junkyard simulator.

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Steam $12.99
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Evaluation

I Need to Fix My Dream Car (But I Work at a Junkyard) officially launched on September 10, 2026, after a demo period that ran through Steam Next Fest. The developer released a Supporter Pack on September 12, 2026, and has already shipped two post-launch patches — one fixing a demo save compatibility bug and one addressing font rendering — followed by a more substantial update on September 15, 2026 covering graphics optimizations, forklift fixes, and various bug corrections. The launch post describes the game as a complete package with a defined feature set: junkyard digging, car restoration, customer orders, dog rescuing, forklift driving, and collectible hunting. There are no unreleased DLC entries on the store, no roadmap, and no developer statements about upcoming content beyond the base release. However, the game only launched 5 days ago, so there simply hasn't been enough time to establish whether the developer intends to expand the game further.
Evidence
Full game launched on Steam on September 10, 2026, with a 39% launch discount running through September 24. Launch post describes a complete feature set with no mention of planned future content.
news post · Sep 10, 2026 source content shipped
high
Supporter Pack released on September 12, 2026 — a cosmetic/optional purchase. No unreleased DLC entries exist on the store.
dlc listing · Sep 12, 2026 source content shipped
medium

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
GameFactory
Achievements
37
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Dig Through Junk

Break down piles of trash, scrap, broken machines, car parts, and forgotten junk. Every pile can hide something useful, valuable, or just weird.

Restore Your Dream Car

Earn money, buy missing parts, and rebuild a rusty old car piece by piece until your dream is ready to ride again.

Complete Customer Orders

Strange customers will arrive with strange requests. Find rare parts, prepare their cars, and get paid for your work.

Rescue Dogs

Find lost dogs hiding in the junkyard, rescue them, give them a home, and let them help you while you work.

Upgrade Everything

Upgrade your tools, improve your workflow, drive a forklift, and use the magnetic crane to clear bigger piles of junk faster.

Find Collectibles

Search for lost collectible cards and other rare treasures hidden deep in the trash.

Relax

Take breaks, enjoy the music, chill with your dogs, and embrace the cozy junkyard atmosphere.

Last evaluated Sep 15, 2026
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