In the niche crossover of greasy-fingered engineering and high-octane street racing, Underground Garage has carved out a unique space. Developed by BeardedBrothers.games and published by astragon Entertainment, the game officially hit its 1.0 Full Release on January 27, 2026.
It’s best described as the love child of Car Mechanic Simulator and Need for Speed, blending the zen-like precision of a workshop sim with the adrenaline of open-world illegal racing.
From Junkyard Junkie to Street Legend
The core of Underground Garage revolves around a compelling “garage to greatness” loop. You start as a mechanic working alongside your colleague, Deb, trying to rebuild a reputation after the mysterious disappearance of the garage’s original owner.
- The Build: Unlike arcade racers, where you click “Upgrade Stage 1,” here you actually get under the hood. Every car is assembled from dozens of individual parts. You’ll raid junkyards, swap engines, and fine-tune every component from the suspension to the ECU.
- The Maintenance: The 1.0 release introduced a realistic fluid system (oil, coolant, brake fluid) and a fuel octane system. Using the wrong fuel can actually cause engine knock and damage your hard work.
- The Drive: Once your machine is street-legal (or street-illegal), you take it into a semi-open world. The game features 29 tracks and three primary modes: Practice, Time Attack, and Race.
Key Features of the 1.0 Release
The jump from Early Access to the full version was substantial, adding layers of depth that the community had been requesting for years:
| Feature | Details |
| Vehicle Roster | Expanded to 20 cars, ranging from muscle cars to compacts. |
| Engine Variety | 15 different engine types, including V10s and Boxer-style H6s. |
| Betting System | High-stakes 1v1 races where you can bet cash or even your pink slip. |
| New Tech | Added workstations for ECU hacking, battery diagnostics, and tire mounting. |
| Visuals | Powered by Unreal Engine, featuring realistic body damage and physics. |
The Verdict: Is It For You?
If you’re the type of player who enjoys the “why” behind a car’s performance as much as the “how fast,” Underground Garage is likely your new obsession. It’s less about the glossy, untouchable supercars of Forza and more about the grit, oil, and pride of building a sleeper hit from a frame you found in a pile of scrap.
Note: The game is currently available on PC (Steam), with console versions for PlayStation and Xbox having been a major part of the developer’s roadmap.
Find out more here – https://www.astragon.com/
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