PlayWay S.A. has published two simulation games on Steam in mid-2026: the Gold Mining Simulator 2 demo and Cheap Car Repair, both receiving positive player reception.
PlayWay S.A. published two simulation titles on Steam in the span of two weeks in mid-2026. On May 28, Simplicity Games and PlayWay released Cheap Car Repair, a comedic car repair simulation developed by Polish studio Little Dog Games. The game is set in the Polish countryside of the 1990s and tasks players with running a small auto repair shop using improvised methods. It received a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam, with 91% of 202 user reviews positive at the time of reporting, and concurrent player numbers peaked at over 5,200. About half of the reviews were from Polish users, many of whom praised the game for evoking nostalgia for their homeland.
On June 11, Code Horizon and PlayWay released a demo for Gold Mining Simulator 2 on Steam. The game is a sequel to the 2017 original Gold Mining Simulator. Players use heavy machinery such as excavators, pickup trucks, and the AUH-20C washing plant to mine gold in the Alaskan wilderness. The demo includes a narrated quest line and interactions with local NPCs. Unlike the previous single-player-only title, the full game will support multiplayer, though the demo is single-player only. The demo is available on PC via Steam and supports Japanese.
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Jun 12
Code Horizon and PlayWay released a demo for Gold Mining Simulator 2 on June 11, 2026. The game is a sequel to the 2017 original Gold Mining Simulator. Players use heavy machinery such as excavators, pickup trucks, and the AUH-20C washing plant to mine gold in the Alaskan wilderness. The demo includes a narrated quest line and interactions with local NPCs. Unlike the previous single-player-only title, the full game will support multiplayer. The demo is single-player only. It is available on PC via Steam and supports Japanese. Mining operations require resources and machinery can break down, so players must manage supplies and perform maintenance. The demo allows players to experience the evolved physics-based excavation mechanics and realistic heavy machinery.
May 29
Simplicity Games and PlayWay S.A. released the comedic car repair simulation game 'Cheap Car Repair' on PC via Steam on May 28, 2026. Developed by Polish studio Little Dog Games, the title is set in the Polish countryside of the 1990s. Players run a small auto repair shop with limited resources, fixing cars using improvised and often questionable methods. Repairs can include filling dents with putty, using stockings as fan belts, diluting gasoline with water, or installing a stolen water valve as a steering wheel. The game also features an open world where players can explore the village, take on side quests, and interact with neighbors. Since launch, the game has received a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam, with 91% of 202 user reviews positive at the time of reporting. Concurrent player numbers peaked at over 5,200. About half of the reviews are from Polish users, many of whom praised the game for evoking nostalgia for their homeland. A release sale offers a 25% discount until June 12, bringing the price to 1,875 yen.