: You don't just "upgrade" parts; you manually bolt every single component together. A missing bolt or an untightened cam gear can lead to a literal engine explosion.

Unlike standard racing games, My Summer Car is an "immersive sim" that blends deep mechanical realism with brutal survival mechanics.

(MSC) is a hardcore indie simulation game developed and published by Amistech Games . Set in rural Finland during the summer of 1995, it challenges players to rebuild a rusted-out Satsuma AMP (based on the real-world Datsun Cherry 100A) from a pile of loose parts. After spending eight years in Early Access, the game officially reached its full 1.0 release on January 8, 2025 . Core Gameplay: More Than Just a Car Sim

Building a car requires money ( Markka ). Since you start with very little, you must take on various odd jobs in the open world: HOW TO START A GAME IN 2025! | My Summer Car

The Ultimate Guide to My Summer Car: Survival, Grease, and Perma-Death

: If you choose this option at the start, one fatal mistake—like a high-speed crash on the highway or a moose encounter—wipes your entire save. Making a Living in 1990s Finland

: You must manage six vital needs: Hunger, Thirst, Fatigue, Urine, Stress, and Dirtiness.