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PlayWay S.A.

PlayWay S.A. is an active publisher of simulation and action RPG titles on Steam, with two recent releases in 2026: Cheap Car Repair and Fell & Sell. Both games launched to solid player counts, though critical reception has varied.

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PlayWay S.A. has released two games on Steam in 2026, each developed by a different Polish studio. The first, Cheap Car Repair, launched on May 28 and was developed by Little Dog Games. It is a comedic car repair simulation set in the Polish countryside of the 1990s, where players run a small auto repair shop with limited resources and improvise fixes. The game drew strong praise, particularly from Polish players, and held a Very Positive rating with 91% positive reviews from 202 users. Its concurrent player count peaked above 5,200.

The second release, Fell & Sell, launched on August 27 and was developed by Art Games Studio S.A. It is an action RPG that combines first-person dungeon exploration with shop management. The game peaked at 2,578 concurrent players shortly after launch, but its Steam reviews settled at 78% positive from 196 reviews, a Mixed status, with players citing bugs and content concerns.

Both titles show PlayWay's pattern of publishing niche, simulation-driven games from Polish developers, with varying degrees of critical success. The company's catalog spans comedic, culturally specific simulations and genre-blending action RPGs, and its recent output has found audiences on Steam.

Key facts

Release date
Cheap Car Repair launched on Steam on May 28, 2026
Developer
Cheap Car Repair was developed by Little Dog Games
Setting
Cheap Car Repair is set in the Polish countryside of the 1990s
Steam rating
Cheap Car Repair holds a Very Positive rating with 91% of 202 reviews positive
Peak concurrent players
Cheap Car Repair peaked above 5,200 concurrent players
Release date
Fell & Sell launched on Steam on August 27
Developer
Fell & Sell was developed by Art Games Studio S.A.
Genre
Fell & Sell is an action RPG combining first-person dungeon exploration with shop management
Peak concurrent players
Fell & Sell peaked at 2,578 concurrent players
Steam rating
Fell & Sell holds a Mixed rating with 78% positive reviews from 196 reviews

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Thief Simulator 3: First Loot · 2026-09-08

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  • Confirmed PlayWay S.A. produces Cheap Car Repair Jun 1 · source

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1d ago

Thief Simulator 3: First Loot Announced as Free Co-Op Prologue

PlayWay S.A. announced Thief Simulator 3: First Loot, a free prologue to the latest series entry, developed by Noble Muffins for PC (Steam) with Japanese display and subtitles. It covers the first mission and adds up to 4-player co-op, a feature new to the series. The prologue confirms the co-op support listed among improvements when the May demo was pulled. Noble Muffins, developer of the first Thief Simulator, returns after CookieDev handled the sequel.

5d ago

Zombie Wrap Simulator: Grill the Dead Announced for PC in 2027

PlayWay S.A. announced on September 3 that Digital Melody's Zombie Wrap Simulator: Grill the Dead is in development. The first-person shop management sim is planned for PC via Steam with a 2027 release and Japanese language support. Players run the last kebab shop in a fallen world, collecting zombies to process into meat for kebabs, delivering meals by day, and defending the shop from Zomboners at night with barricades and stationary guns.

Aug 29

Fell & Sell Launches on Steam, Peaks Above 2,500 Players

PlayWay S.A. released Fell & Sell, developed by Art Games Studio S.A., on Steam on August 27. The action RPG combines first-person dungeon exploration with shop management. It peaked at 2,578 concurrent players shortly after launch, though Steam reviews sit at 78% positive out of 196, a Mixed status.

May 29

Cheap Car Repair Launches on Steam, Draws Praise for 1990s Polish Setting

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.