Racing · May 29, 2015
BeamNG.drive (2015)
BeamNG.drive (2015) scores 97% positive on Steam from 322.3k reviews, developed by BeamNG.
BeamNG.drive (2015) is a Racing title from BeamNG available on Windows. The title carries a 97% Steam positive rating across 322.3k reviews, 15.9k peak concurrent players, and 5 Steam achievements — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Racing category.
BeamNG. drive is an incredibly realistic driving game with near-limitless possibilities. Our soft-body physics engine simulates every component of a vehicle in real time, resulting in true-to-life behavior. With years of meticulous design, intensive research and experience, the simulation authentically recreates the excitement of real world driving. Why is BeamNG. drive the game for you? Soft-body physics: The BeamNG physics engine is at the core of the most detailed and authentic vehicle simulation you’ve ever seen in a game. Crashes feel visceral, as the game uses an incredibly accurate damage model. Vehicles: BeamNG. drive offers dozens of refined, totally customizable vehicles for you to experiment with. Whether it’s a compact car or massive truck, you can tweak away at all the moving parts to create just about any driving experience you want. Wheels, suspension, engines, and more; everything is under your control. Environments: There’s plenty to discover as you drive. Featuring 12 sprawling, beautiful open-world environments, the terrain feels as vast and diverse as the gameplay options. Test out your new setup through tropical jungle passages, barren deserts, urban boulevards, fast highways, and much more. More features Game Modes: This goes far deeper than your standard driving simulator. The range of gameplay options are exceptional, whether that’s taking on a simple delivery mission or creating an entire map to test out new car builds. Free Roam: Don’t want to feel limited? Take any vehicle to your destination of choice and start exploring. Experimentation is also key in this game mode, as objects and environmental conditions can be manipulated. Try revving up wind speeds for a challenge, or altering gravity! Scenarios: BeamNG. drive offers loads of scenarios for every type of driving enthusiast out there. You can complete a truck delivery request as fast and efficiently as possible, or outrun police cruisers in a hot pursuit. No matter the situation, the realistic physics engine will engage and immerse you in the experience. Time Trials: Choose a vehicle, environment, and route and put yourself to the test! Refine your skills and compete against yourself while improving your best time. Modding and Community Content: We’re proud of our vibrant community of enthusiasts that spark great conversation, while also creating interesting vehicle builds, terrains, and scenarios for others to enjoy. The modding capabilities in BeamNG. drive are vast, allowing you to customize and fine-tune just about anything. With our out-of-the-box World Editor everyone can put a twist on their in-game experience. Automation: We’ve partnered with Automation – the car company tycoon game – to allow players to export their creations into BeamNG. drive . If you own Automation, it’s a fairly simple process: design your custom car and engine, tailor everything to your specifications, choose the ‘export’ option, start up BeamNG. drive , and you’ll be able to find your latest creation in the vehicle list! Freedom: What sets BeamNG. drive apart from other automotive games is player freedom. It’s about doing nearly anything you can think of with a car or truck and seeing it play out in the most realistic way possible. With our soft-body physics engine and modding capabilities, you can come up with any scenario imaginable. It’s not just about the vehicles, it’s about taking advantage of the expansive and customizable open world to create the driving experience you envision. Combining industry-leading physics, endless customization, and tight-knit community means that BeamNG. drive is the most comprehensive and flat-out fun vehicle simulator you will ever play.
Release & Availability
| Release date | May 29, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Developer | BeamNG |
| Base price | $19.99 -20% |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 10M–100M |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |
Release timeline
BeamNG.drive launched on May 29, 2015.
Studio and publishing
The title was developed by BeamNG.
Platform support
Playable natively on Windows.
Packages & editions
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Reception & Reviews
Steam community score
Steam users rate BeamNG.drive 97% positive across 322.3k reviews — categorised as Overwhelmingly Positive.
312.6k positive · 9.7k negative
Curator & community recommendations
Steam curators and players have issued 336.2k recommendations for this title.
Peak concurrent players
Peak concurrent Steam players reached 15.9k — a measurement of how active the playerbase got at launch or during a surge.
Press quotes
“The Most Impressive Physics Engine You've Never Seen” IGN “BeamNG's Amazingly Realistic Car Crashes” Gameinformer “Amazing Car Crashes + Hilarious Greenlight Trailer = Magic” Kotaku
Gameplay Profile
Genres
- Racing
- Simulation
- Early Access
Community tag consensus
- Simulation · 3.2k
- Driving · 3.2k
- Physics · 3.0k
- Realistic · 3.0k
- Destruction · 3.0k
- Automobile Sim · 2.8k
- Sandbox · 2.5k
- Open World · 2.5k
- Racing · 2.2k
- Moddable · 2.1k
- Multiplayer · 2.0k
- Singleplayer · 1.7k
Playtime profile
Community average playtime is 81 hours, with a median of 10 hours — a substantial (40–100 hours) commitment. Two-week average sits at 5 hours per active player.
Steam achievements
The title ships with 5 Steam achievements to unlock.
Languages supported
Interface / subtitles: English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese – Portugal, Portuguese – Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish – Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Spanish – Spain, German.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was BeamNG.drive released?
BeamNG.drive was released on May 29, 2015 by BeamNG.
Is BeamNG.drive worth playing?
Based on 322.3k Steam reviews, BeamNG.drive holds a 97% positive rating (Overwhelmingly Positive) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.
What platforms does BeamNG.drive support?
BeamNG.drive runs natively on Windows.
How much does BeamNG.drive cost?
Base price on Steam is $19.99 (before seasonal discounts).