Underground Garage – Review

Tuning, speed, and a passion for beautiful, nippy cars

If you're passionate about cars and the world of tuning, Underground Garage promises to be your perfect playground. Developed by BeardedBrothers.games and published by astragon Entertainment, this title, released on 27 January 2026, brings players a captivating combination of car simulation, management, and street racing, all within a detailed and vibrant open-world universe.

Your secret workshop, or where car magic comes to life

Underground Garage aims to bring the passion for cars and tuning to the forefront. The game puts you in the shoes of a talented mechanic starting from scratch: you receive orders from clients, repair and customise their cars, then test them on the city streets or in clandestine night races. As you progress, your reputation in the street racing scene grows, and opportunities become more complex: more sophisticated modifications, more intense challenges, and faster cars.

It's important to mention that the title isn't just a driving simulator. The emphasis is on the tuning and customisation process, where every component can be adjusted: engines, suspensions, brakes, transmissions, and even the car's visual appearance. This allows the player to create unique vehicles, reflecting both personal style and race requirements.

The mechanics' dance and gripping gameplay

The gameplay is based on a combination of realistic driving simulation, resource management, and open-world exploration. Beginners will appreciate the detailed tutorials that explain every mechanic, from changing oil and adjusting the turbocharger, to tweaking suspension settings for different types of races.

The game offers impressive freedom: you can focus on tuning, do missions for clients, or explore the city and participate in illegal races. This combination keeps the experience fresh, avoiding the monotony typical of other car management simulators. The title also includes time management elements, as missions have deadlines, and races require careful car preparation.

The art of customisation, where every detail matters

One of the most impressive aspects of the game is the level of customisation offered. Each vehicle can be almost completely technically modified, from engines and turbochargers, to brakes, suspensions, and intake systems, but aesthetic elements can also be upgraded, such as paint, decals, or aerodynamic kits. This freedom not only allows for creative expression but also has a direct impact on the car's performance.

What differentiates Underground Garage from other similar titles is that tuning isn't just cosmetic: every modification affects the car's physics and how it behaves in races. This aspect provides an authentic sense of realism and rewards players who invest time in learning car mechanics.

Your urban playground, or testing ground

The city where the action takes place is designed for free exploration. In addition to main missions and night races, players can discover secret areas, abandoned garages, and unique tuning opportunities. Diverse races, from street sprints to circuit and drift, keep the experience fresh and challenge the player to adapt each car to their style.

The car physics are surprisingly realistic for a game of this genre. Car handling responds faithfully to modifications made, and urban routes are designed to offer constant challenges: tight corners, low-grip areas, and unexpected obstacles.

A visual palette for connoisseurs

Visually, Underground Garage stands out with a realistic yet accessible style, featuring rich details for cars and the environment. At night, the city takes on a specific street racing atmosphere, with streetlights, neon, and reflections that enhance immersion. Garage interiors are detailed and credible, with instruments and tools that contribute to the realism of the mechanical simulation.

The sound is also well-executed: each engine has a distinct timbre, and modifications affect the car's sound, which increases the satisfaction of tuning. The ambient music, subtle and dynamic, complements the experience without distracting from the main action.

Requirements and performance: playable for all, we hope!

Underground Garage doesn't require a top-tier PC to run smoothly. Minimum requirements include a Core i5-6600K or Ryzen 5 processor, GTX 970 or Radeon RX470, and 85GB of storage space. For optimal performance at high details, the recommendation is an I7-11700 or Ryzen 7 combined with an RTX3070 or Radeon 6700 XT. Tests performed on medium hardware indicated a constant frame rate and good stability, making it accessible to a wide audience.

The community of enthusiasts, opinions and reactions

At launch, Underground Garage received Mostly Positive reviews (70% of 544 reviews), with positive mentions for the realism of tuning, the freedom offered, and the urban atmosphere. However, recent reviews indicate a temporary drop in satisfaction (29% positive in the last 30 days), with most players reporting minor bugs and the need for additional optimisations.

The Steam community is active, with discussions about mods and tuning tips, and this suggests long-term growth potential for the title.

Speed and passion in one package

Underground Garage is not just a tuning simulator, but a complete experience that combines management, customisation, and street racing in a captivating open world. It's a game that rewards patience, attention to detail, and a passion for cars, offering the player the freedom to create unique vehicles and test their limits.

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Available on: PC (Steam)
Played on: PC (Steam)
Release date: 27 January 2026
Developer: BeardedBrothers.games
Publisher: astragon Entertainment